I know what some of you are thinking. Really, Cori? Another notebook/planner? YES! Because one of the thing that was bugging me about the whole traveler’s notebook thing, was the lack of A6, Personal, and Narrow/Standard size notebooks available for cheap at local stores, such as Wal-Mart and the various dollar store chains. Yes, I’ve found lots of bigger notebooks (Wide, Extra Wide, A5) and smaller notebooks (passport, field notes, and pocket), but the main size of notebook I kept coming across was 5″ x 7″ or the B6 size. Thus my journey through the traveler’s notebook makers (Chic Sparrow, Foxy Fix, and others) started in a search for this size.
Through some trial and error, I discovered that Foxy Fix offers a Traveler’s Notebook in the B6 equivalent size. This size holds 7” x 5” notebooks, which for me, are really easy and cheap to obtain. (A major TN plus, IMO.) The color of the Marina TN is what drew me in, in the first place. And when I figured out the Le Petit #5 (abbrev. LP 5) is the equivalent of a B6 I just had to get one.
This TN showed up in the middle of #onebookJuly2016, and I of course opened it, but I didn’t play with it until August 2nd. It has no pockets or pen loop, which is an adjustment. The pockets not so much, but I have no idea how I’m going to attach a pen loop to this thing. Maybe I’ll buy a Midori pen loop.
Having a new traveler’s notebook to play with made #onebookJuly2016 even harder! Please stay tuned for Resetting the TNs post, where I show how I’ve set up my new traveler’s notebook!
YouTube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiPJ8m_pyJI
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© Cori Large 6 August 2016
Aug 24, 2016 @ 10:25:20
Oh, I can’t have enough paper/notebooks/planners, too! Love!
Aug 25, 2016 @ 09:57:18
Stationary addicts unite!
Aug 24, 2016 @ 11:03:36
I love the colour of that notebook! I also think the way that it has been packaged is beautiful. Looks very well made too. I’ll have to go and check them out.
Aug 25, 2016 @ 09:57:43
Their packaging is some of the best I’ve seen. It also smells amazing.
Aug 24, 2016 @ 12:25:11
Great post
Aug 25, 2016 @ 09:57:51
Thanks, Jay.
Aug 24, 2016 @ 12:35:25
Let us know what you figure out for the pen loop. You do amazing refabs.
Aug 25, 2016 @ 09:58:02
I will. Thanks, Candy!
Aug 24, 2016 @ 19:58:53
I love stationary. I love the colour 🙂
Aug 25, 2016 @ 09:58:44
Thanks, me too!
Aug 25, 2016 @ 10:23:15
The packaging is gorgeous, does the notebook come in any other color?
Aug 27, 2016 @ 11:45:37
Oh yes! If you go to the Foxy Fix website, you’ll see a multitude of colors.
Aug 25, 2016 @ 12:06:14
This is super cute! I LOVE planners but have yet to find the perfect one!
Aug 27, 2016 @ 11:47:00
It really is a lot trial and error. I wish there was a way to do a library lending system for people to try out other sizes.
Aug 25, 2016 @ 13:52:03
THis is so inspiring! I love the post:)
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Aug 27, 2016 @ 11:47:19
Thank you!
Aug 25, 2016 @ 15:59:34
I have a ton of notebook, planners, notepads…. can never have enough! Groovy colour!
Aug 27, 2016 @ 11:47:36
The color was the true selling point.
Aug 26, 2016 @ 11:28:20
That color is stunning! I would have been pretty excited to use that little guy 🙂
Aug 27, 2016 @ 11:48:09
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it.