Monthly Archives: February 2015

Web Finds – 9 February 2015

So I hope you had a good weekend.

It is time to sit back and relax and have a read of the latest blog posts and watch some of the latest videos.

  1. Gillio Giramondo Epoca Burgundy: Set Up – The Viennese
  2. Maximizing my Muji A6 notebook – Blank and Write
  3. A6, Fieldnotes/Pocket or Passport booklet making tutorial – Morgan Le Fae’s Trinkets
  4. Updated Year On A Page for your Midori Traveler’s Notebook – 2015-2016 – My Life All in One Place
We are starting to monitor blogs that have TN type posts in them, if you would like your blog added to the system please contact us: travellersnotebooktimes at gmail dot com

And we have found these videos for your enjoyment as well.

  1. Midori Travelers Notebook Setup Take 1 – Kiala Givehand
  2. First Impressions: Buteo Bunker Traveler’s Notebook – JennerationLife
  3. Journaling Ideas and Inspirations for your Hobonichi Midori Traveler’s Notebook – My Life Mits
  4. Traveler’s Notebook ” The Tools’ – Pocketful of Vintage
  5. Overview of the Midori Traveler’s Notebook – Horizon1322
  6. Comparing Multiple Types of Leather to the Original Midori Traveler’s Notebook!! – JennerationLife
  7. Travelers Notebook….”Let’s Make One” P1 – Pocketful of Vintage 
  8. Travelers Notebook….”Let’s Make One” P2 – Pocketful of Vintage
  9. My New Midori Traveler’s Notebook, Inserts, Planner Stamps, & More! – FDTG
  10. Raydori UnBoxing- #midori #travelers #notebook #raydori – Renees POV 
We are starting to monitor You Tube channels that have TN type videos in them, if you would like your blog added to the system please contact us: travellersnotebooktimes at gmail dot com
Enjoy

My Travellers Notebook – Colin

Today I would like to introduce you to Colin

I am Colin Edwards. I have retired after a long portfolio career which started with a decade at sea in the Merchant Navy, and concluded as a magazine editor. Now enjoying a lazy life on the south east coast as, possibly, England’s oldest notebook user and blogger at 77.

My blog ‘Margate+’ is found at http://margate35mm.blogspot.co.uk

1. How long have you been using a travellers note book for?

I started using a Traveler’s Notebook about four years ago when I won a competition for the Star Ferry special edition.

2. What size(s) of travellers notebooks do you use?

I didn’t feel totally happy with the tall thin format so I gave it away and acquired a Passport Size and, more recently, a ‘Raydori’ version made to Field Notes size. Perfect!

3. How many inserts/booklets does your travellers notebook hold?

Each notebook has two inserts at any one time.

4. What does each insert or notebook get used for?

The Passport size accommodates rough notes inspired by items read on line along with subscription data, and passwords. The Field Notes inserts are for outlining articles and book ideas, with the second one acting as a personal journal.

5. If you could have an insert designed just for you, what would it contain?

I am quite happy with what I have thank you.

6. Have you ever considered making your own travellers notebook cover?

I lack the skill, materials, tools, eyesight, dexterity and patience to make my own.

7. Apart from paper inserts, what else do you carry in your TN and how?

I have a double page, clear acetate A5 business card holder acquired from a local stationery outlet and folded in half to fit.

8. What attracts you to using a travellers notebook compared to other formats?

Attracted by the absolute flexibility of the concept and Midori’s customizing options [although I don’t use them] Enjoy seeing others’ adaptions too. So much creativity and loyalty around the brand.

9. What would you like to see in a travellers notebook design?

Shift the belly-band elastic knot from the centre of the back cover to the spine so that the book can lie flat.

10. What advice would you give to a new travellers notebook user?

Don’t give up too soon. Give it a break and then try again. It takes time but when you fall in love with the idea you may be hooked for all time. Don’t be afraid to experiment, you cannot do anything that can’t be undone if it doesn’t work. If your budget is tight, look for non-branded inserts at a fraction of the price of Midori originals, although the quality may be lower. Choose sewn rather than stapled inserts if you plan to keep them for a long time.

11. Finally, what would you like to see on Travellers Notebook Times?

I reckon you have the right formula with Travellers’ Notebook Times. Please just keep on doing what you are doing!

If you would like to feature in ‘My Travellers Notebook’ please contact us: travellersnotebooktimes at gmail dot com

Web Finds – 2 February 2015

So I hope you had a good week. It is time to sit back and relax and have a read of the latest blog posts and watch some of the latest videos.

  1. Back in the saddle? – An Irish Girl’s Life
  2. Gillio Giramondo Review & Setup – The Peaceful Parent
  3. Pelle Studio Travellers Notebook – Pretty Obsession
  4. An Introduction to the Midori Traveler’s Notebook (part one) – Pens Paper Pencils
  5. La petite boutique ETSY {freebie inside} – Confessions d’une Accro à l’organisation 
  6. An Introduction to the Midori Traveler’s Notebook Part Two: Paper Refills – Pens Paper Pencils
  7. Travelers Notebook Business – Margate+
  8. WHY I LOVE MY: Midori Travelers Notebook – Live Life and Create
  9. Allons-y, Alonso! My New Storyteller Traveler’s Notebook by Chic Sparrow – Yay, for Fridays!
  10. ZenKraft X-Treme Quad-Fold Notebook System – ZenKraft Traveler’s Notes
  11. Announcing the winner.. and a painted passport TN – Morgan Le Fae’s Trinkets
  12. Journals, Paper, Pens, and Pencils Oh My – Julia’s Bento
  13. Creative Midori Challenge– Live Life and Create
  14. Review: Midori Traveler’s Notebook: Regular Size – The Well Appointed Desk
We are starting to monitor blogs that have TN type posts in them, if you would like your blog added to the system please contact us: travellersnotebooktimes at gmail dot com

And we have found these videos for your enjoyment as well.

  1. Mike’s Planner – Five Months Along – Carie Harling
  2. Midori Travelers Notebook- Bucketlist – Florence Antonette 
  3. Traveler’s Notebook First Impression – Michelle Fawcett
  4. Intro to my Planner for 2015 // Fauxdori, Midori Traveler’s Notebook, DIY Midori – Moe Howard
  5. Midori 101:The Ultimate How-to for the Midori Traveler’s Notebook feat. FoxyDori and JenDori – TheResetGirl
  6. #TwoPlannerFebruary details and NEW Traveler’s Notebook setup – MadeWithLoveCrafter
  7. My Midori Traveler’s Notebook – Ohyeaitsjen
  8. Foxydori Travelers Notebook main planner *my current – Kerri Pouliot
  9. A Beginner’s Midori Traveler’s Notebook Setup – Dimjourney
  10. Leather Travelers Notebook (Fauxdori) – Nothingelse1314
  11. Midori Traveler’s Notebook Flip Through #2 – Ohyeaitsjen
  12. Narrow Luxxe Notebook from ChicSparrow – Carie Harling
We are starting to monitor You Tube channels that have TN type videos in them, if you would like your blog added to the system please contact us: travellersnotebooktimes at gmail dot com
Enjoy