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Web Finds – 16 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. My Work-dori – Kat’s life in Cali
  2. Guest Post – Bel – Studio L2E 
  3. Pick the Size That’s Best for You – The Lemonade Parade
  4. ZenKraft Red Dragon Bi-Fold Notebook – ZenKraft Traveler’s Notes
  5. Friday Feature: Midori Traveler’s Notebook – Planner Bug
  6. Midori TRAVELER’S Notebook // BLUE Limited Edition – La Fin Du Globe
  7. My daily planners for 2015 – Seaweed Kisses
  8. The Journal Shop has the blue Midori notebook cover for pre-order – This Bug’s Life
  9. ZenKraft Midnight Green Bi-Fold Notebook – ZenKraft Traveler’s Notes
  10. How I use a Midori Traveler’s Notebook: Part 1 – The Bullet Journal – The Lemonade Parade
  11. Traveler’s Notes and Babies’ Bottoms – Margate+
  12. Review: 2015 Stradmore Planner – Break of Light
  13. All-new free address book for your Midori Traveler’s Notebook – My Life All in One Place
  14. ZenKraft Oregon Trail LogBook – ZenKraft Traveler’s Notes
  15. Midori Traveler’s Notebook – Stitch in Time
  16. Plan With.. Aileen – Planning in a Midori Traveler’s Notebook – Studio L2E
  17. New from Traveler’s Notebook – Margate+
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. Traveler’sNotebook “Let’s make a booklet”.P3 extra! – Pocketfulofvintage
  2. Midori Traveler’s Notebook Journal | Feb 9 2015 The Orange Teacup – RohmanysRealm
  3. Tiniest Travelers Notebook (Fauxdori) – Contemporary Art by Ngai Chun Cheung
  4. Comparing leather on my Sparrows and updated setups! – Amber NerdyMom
  5. Midori Traveler’s Notebook Flip Through #5 – ohyeaitsjen
  6. MIDORI Traveler’s Notebook Passport Size Brown Leather – Annmarie Golbahar Venetia Dawn
  7. 2015 Planner Setup in Sparrows and Filofax – Amber NerdyMom
  8. Setup Midori Traveler’s Notebook [German] – Sarah Wolff
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

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