As an avid journal/planning girlie, I’ve put together a list of all the essentials you need to begin your planning/journaling journey!
I love the hobonichi weeks to keep as my personal planner! It fits right in my purse and is so customizable.
Hobonichi Techo 2026
Perfect planner for organizing your work day tasks and goals
Anecdote 2025-2026 Planner A5 Hardcover
Midori notebooks have the perfect grid size for note taking, planning, or bullet journaling.
Midori 15003006 MD Notebook, A5, Grid Ruled
This ultra fine point pen is perfect for all your journaling needs
Pentel EnerGel Clena 0.5mm Black Pen
I made a louise carmen inspired travelers notebook by using this leather cover and adding homemade charms.
newestor A5 Travelers Notebook Cover, Dark Brown
Perfect for junk journaling, cutting out stickers and washi tape! I always keep one at my desk just in case I need to cut or open something
Box Cutter Retractable, Easy Slide Mini Cutter (3 Pcs)
The best highlighters for journaling. Double ended and no bleed through!
Zebra Pen Mildliner Dual-Tip Highlighters, 5-Pack
I love using washi tape to decorate or design a color theme in my journals
Washi Tape - Amazon.com
My favorite notebook for journaling or common placing! I like to use the b5 size in my a5 leather journal cover.
LEUCHTTURM1917
Classic ballpoint pens for note taking or journaling. I write one to three pages a day and these pens have good longevity and smooth ink. They don’t leave marks through the paper or smear either.
Drawdart 14-Pack Pastel Ballpoint Pens 1.0mm
For those of you who like to be more creative with your journaling, this watercolor set is great for adding color into your journal pages
Grabie 50 Colors Watercolor Paint Set with Brush
If you don’t want to spend the money on a hobonichi, muji has some great options that will fit right in your purse or a travelers notebook cover
