My Traveler’s Notebooks
Hello there =)
I’m a bit of a planner/notebook/notepad freak and in the fall I decided I wanted a new planner. I mean, the year was wrapping up, I should get a jump on the new year. I had a HUGE one from Franklin Covey years that I stopped using because I went digital with my datebook and it was like a mini briefcase. So I really did need a planner, more so a pretty notebook I could keep lists in and random thoughts.
I toyed with getting a Filofax or even another (smaller) Franklin Covey. I made a list of every style I liked, made notes on how big the paper would be in it and even cut out mock planners to get a feel for the size.
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I devoured every planner I could find online in search of the perfect one…
In my Pinterest travels, I happened upon Midori Traveler’s Notebooks. What are these? I thought to myself. Don’t care, gotta have one! And so my obsession began. It doesn’t help that I already have an issue with paper and office supplies.
What Are Traveler’s Notebooks?
A Traveler’s Notebook is exactly that, a notebook for traveler’s =) They’re used to keep all your travel documents close at hand as well as document your trip and collect mementos along the way. As their popularity grow, their audience is broadening along with how they’re being used.
They are a cover, typically made from leather, with elastic bands down the middle and one through the back cover or spine that makes a loop. The loop is to keep the notebook closed. You slip notebooks under the bands in the center to hold them in place. Depending on the style of traveler’s notebook/the creator, you can fit 2 to 10 notebooks in them.
True Midori Traveler’s Notebooks are distributed by the Midori company in Japan. There are shops that carry true Midori’s (labeled below with MTN). Anything else is a faux Dori and usually named for the crafters shop or name (jendori, foxy dori, raydori).
Oh, and did I mention there are lots of accessories to play with too?
Places to buy a Traveler’s Notebook and Accessories
- Baum-kutchen (MTN)
- Foxy Dori (leather covers, personalized)
- Amazon (MTN)
- Goulet Pens (MTN)
- Traveler’s Notebook & Company (MTN)
- Yellow Paper House on Etsy.com (notebooks, no covers)
- Your Favorite Etsy Shop =)
You can buy true Midori supplies at several places above but I always go back to Baum-Kutchen. I love them. The customer service and personal touches to my order let me know my patronage is appreciated.
What I’m Using My Traveler’s Notebooks For
Ok, if you checked out some of the links above and still need a reason for wanting these lovely leather gems, let me share with you how I’m using mine.
- My 52 Lists 2015 series
- A catchall for stray notes – random ideas, planning my upcoming garage sale, books to read
- Gift lists
- My wallet =)
I currently have 2 MTN’s, one black and one brown, a black passport size MTN and a Paradise Blue Foxy Dori with a Mango one on the way… I have a problem. In the coming week’s I’ll be showing you the in’s and out’s of all my notebooks.
What type of planner/notebook do you use?
I adore keeping journals and notebooks (: I’m glad to see that you are recording your adventures! Visiting from and would love a visit back (:
I’m more of a big fan of the just having notebooks ;) Trying to journal more…
Ya know, Ive been googling & instagraming a new planner for myself as well. I like the way these can be customized so I’m going to check them out! Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome and you may be hooked, just a warning… My #4 is on it’s way to me now.
Recently found one I made as a child. It was fascinating!
(Stopping by from Nanna’s Wisdom)
How fun!
I’m a total notebook freak too. I have notebooks for everything: recipes, my journal, my doodles, my plans, my goals, my blogpost ideas, my random thoughts. Paper stuff and pretty pens have been a lifelong obsession of mine :-)
These Midori notebooks look so cute! If there were available in India and cheap I would totally go for one, or two or three….there is no such thing as too many notebooks.
And yup a few days back I did write about my notebooks on my blog too.
Search online on how to make them, I’m sure you could whip one up! Etsy has all sorts of people making them all over the world =) Yes, I’m enabling notebook problems =)
Thanks for enabling notebooks problems :-) I was trying to find an excuse for more notebooks, not that I need one for myself, just need one to explain it to people around me.
Anytime, anytime ;)
I love notebooks, but I’m always misplacing them. These are very pretty.
#WednesdayWisdom
I have stacks and stacks… I’m hoping this new obsession will at least keep them together
I love notebooks and journals…thank you for sharing. Have a great week and thank you for linking up with the OMHG WW! xxAshleigh @SimplyWright
I always love a new party =)
I am a bit of a note book addict, I think I have one (or more) in every room. Thanks for linking up @ #wednesdayswisdom. Enjoy your week!
I have a whole drawer full of them and have a hard time resisting more =)
Thanks for sharing this great post at Together on Tuesdays :)
Thanks for hosting =)
Your post made me smile! I have a daughter who loves lists and notebooks and paper and, organizers and, and, and!!! Thank you for the info! And thanks for partying with us at Inspire Me Mondays. Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you around!
Your daughter is a smart cookie =)
I love notebooks and these are so cute! Thanks for linking up at Totally Terrific Tuesday! I hope you made it back this week, and stop back monday 10pm eastern for the next party! Pinned and Shared!
Jess