Giveaway Closed.
In July I came to the conclusion that a diary would be a huge help in keeping this blog in order. July really isn’t the time of year to be looking for a diary but unbelievably I found something. With that in mind, I would like to introduce you to the Multiplanner from The Papery. The Papery have also sponsored us something special to run as a giveaway, so read on to find out the juicy details.
A Hunt for the Perfect Diary (In July of Course)
July found me at a shopping centre searching the stores for a bargain bin full of unused 2018 diaries. My head had been spinning for a few days with ideas for this blog, future posts I wanted to write, plugins to research, and collaborators I wanted to contact. I also have to remember when to switch certain features on and off for giveaways, and when to notify our sponsors that various blog posts are up. That didn’t leave much room in my head for my personal life. When we finally start the building process I’ll have even more to remember in regards to sourcing materials and following up on orders. Therefore, my conclusion was that a diary would be useful.
The shopping centre hunt was unsurprisingly unsuccessful. However, I did decide it was probably a good idea to start planning for 2019 and so I sent out a couple of requests on various Facebook groups to which I belong, looking for diary suppliers.
The response was pretty unanimous – The Papery! So, it’s time for a Papery Review.
The Papery Review
It wasn’t long before Alison Deary, from The Papery, saw my post and contacted me too. She kindly took the time to answer my questions I had regarding her various diary options (although most of the information is on her website), while I explained to her my needs for a diary.
Her recommendation was the Multiplanner. It is a weekly diary, suitable for any year, which meant that I could begin using it the day it arrived! By now I was pretty excited (awesome new stationery is always exciting), and I placed my order.
Alison was also very supportive of our container house project, and what we are trying to achieve. She arranged to send me a second Multiplanner for one of our readers to win. I impatiently waited for the parcel to arrive. I was very much looking forward to having all the aspects of my multifaceted life in order.
Alison has a range of diaries and I have had the opportunity to check out her MOM diary too. The MOM and WOW diaries have been formulated to help women keep on top of their home and work responsibilities, as well as care for their own well-being. They include 12 full-colour recipes that the whole family will enjoy ( the Thai style lamb shanks is on my to-cook list), as well as some other cool features such as schedules for extra-curricular activities, first aid info, and lots more.
The Papery Review – Multiplanner Review
My challenge: Review a diary without giving away any secrets on upcoming blog articles. Solution: Photographs of blank pages.
Alison began printing diaries after she realized that she couldn’t find a diary she was satisfied with. Her goal was to produce the perfect diary to help run her home, personal life and business life. I think she met her goal because I was very impressed with the Multiplanner, just one of her range.
My first impression was how light it is. The Multiplanner is quite big, being A5 in size and thicker than the average diary. For something that big, I was expecting it to be quite heavy but was pleasantly surprised by the airy feel of the diary. This is a huge bonus when carrying the diary around with you on your daily errands.
Here are some features of the Multiplanner:
- Suitable for both men or women
- Undated so you can start using at any time of the year
– Perfect for me as explained above - Personal details
- Telephone numbers
- Monday to Sunday for 52 weeks
- Plan your entire year with the “year at a glance” planner
– Awesome for planning future blog posts as you can easily see in which order you will release each new article. - Plan every week with a full page “week at a glance” planner
- Each week has a full lined page for making notes
– Perfect for taking notes at workshops, events, and expos. - Daily pages divided into two parts
- Use the top half to make lists, notes or sketches
– Or in my case, make notes about the following:
Blog: articles to write, plugin research, collaborators to contact, sketches, giveaway start and stop dates, ideas for future articles, website improvements, etc
House Project: Material sourcing, supplier & delivery follow-ups, etc.
Home Life: When to buy pet food, send in laundry, etc. - Use the bottom half for time based events and appointments
– such as doctor visits, dinner dates, meetings, events and expos - Saturday and Sunday on one page
- High quality Italian leatherette cover material
– Feels amazing to the touch - Sophisticated and elegantly branded with debossed logo
– Definitely very sophisticated - Choice of 3 neutral colours to suit your individual taste
– And yet still a difficult decision. They’re all so awesome! - Pages consist of good quality cream paper
– I like cream paper; it’s not so harsh on the eyes, especially if you have to take notes while standing outside for any reason. Excellent choice for a planner.
The Papery Contact Details
If you can’t wait to see if you have won your very own Multiplanner from The Papery, you can order yours online. Find their contact details here.
Can’t wait? Buy Now!
The Papery Giveaway
Guys and girls! Stand a chance to win your very own Multiplanner! Remember, you can start using the Multiplanner whenever you want as it is not year specific.
We’re running this giveaway a little differently. Earn extra entries for every friend you refer, so get sharing!
Yay for keeping your life in order – and so stylishly! That diary will be full before long!
That’s kinda the plan! 🙂