Kat's life in Cali

Gillio Medium Compagna is the IT planner from Gillio Firenze .   I have been a ringless planner girl for over 2 years.  Every time I see those beautiful photos on the facebook page, I told myself one day I am going to try the Medium Companga when the time and price is right.  So, when I saw this IT planner show up on the  Gillio Good Deals Corner  site, I made the purchase right away.  I made the purchase on Thursday and received it on Wednesday.  At first I thought the shipping cost is high (22 euro), yet, the shipping is so fast from Belgium to USA that I think the price is well worth it.   Customer service at Gillio is probably one of the best I have experienced as they offer the online chat on their website. When I want to make an luxury purchase, I love to get my questions answered right away.  The online chat offers the speedy service.  If they are not available at the time, an email sent via the online chat to them ...

I recently purchased this Van Der Spek Nomad from the facebook sale group . I have to say I LOVE IT.   The leather smells phenomenal and it just happened to be the combo I am looking for!  Janet leather brown outside with matched stitching.  I now understand why so many VDS fans love this leather.  It feels buttery, durable with lovely leather scent.   Inside leather is the Janet yellow with matched stitching.  Since I just moved in this wee, the set up is not completed yet.  I just put some essentials in to get myself started  Week one 1 page with notes as bullet journal for my work I custom ordered a fabric insert for my TN on ETSY .  It was planned to be used in my Midori traveler's notebook, yet, the insert is too big and can only fit in my VDS.   Three card slots  A zip pocket on the other side of the insert.  I put my pencil board and ruler at the back of the Nomand  ...

Currently I am journaling in a personal size blank notebook which I cut down from the Midori refill 003.  It is a nice blank paper that can handle stamps, distress ink, water color and fountain pen.  I am not a huge decorative girl and depending on how creative I feel for the day, I will choose how to layout the page.  Usually I go with the easy route, washi and colored pen.  Here is what I need to have round me when I am journaling Black or blue ink pen:  Currently I am favoring  Pilot Metropolitan fine nib fountain pen Metal Ruler:  to write straight and use as a guide to cut if necessary Polaroid Zip Photo printer .  I LOVE this little guy! I compared the photo print quality with my cannon printer and surprisingly, the quality of polaroid is actually better than my Cannon.  Note my Cannon is Model # MG5230 ink jet, not the selfphy.  Exacto-Knife  Different designs of washi Scissor White out ...

So I am attending Southern California Planner Lovers Retreat this coming Sunday.  This is the first ever planner meet up and I am a bit nervous and a bit excited.  The event includes goodies swap and gift exchange.  I made an A6 leather traveler's notebook as my gift exchange.      I found this amazing notebook inserts at TjMaxx.     It comes with four elastic band to hold up to 4 inserts    Front popper pocket can put any loss items, coins and etc.  it also has a full length pocket to put money or receipts Two card holders and a full length pocket.    The craftsmanship isn't perfect, yet, I enjoy making it.  Go on my IG to see more photos and videos

I just want to do a quick comparison of black leather samples I received from Van Der Spek facebook page.  One of the member who ordered the samples is kind enough to pass the leather samples to next person.  Once I decided on what to get, I will do so as well. I am not a black binder person, yet, I am very impressed with Water Buffalo leather, especially the texture and matte finish!  My next custom order is highly likely going to be a black one.  Leather sample set, Janet black, Mandarin, Green Apple, Water Buffalo, Menta Nappa, Nero, Red Italian Janet Leather, Water Buffalo, Nero   Janet Leather, Water Buffalo, Nero  Janet Leather Water Buffalo Nero 

Since I learned and started  using the traveler's notebook back in 2014, I have fallen in love with the system and given up all my ring binders.  I love the rustic and freedom of the traveler's notebook, yet, I miss the functionality the ring binders offers.  A traveler's notebook is basically a piece of leather with elastic strings holding the notebook.  I have been searching for a leather notebook that offers high quality leather with pockets.  Let me tell you, the journey isn't easy.  I have gone through several sleepless nights browsing on etsy, instagram, pinterest and facebook and purchased several different notebooks from various artisans.  None of the notebooks won my heart  until I met Gillio Giramondo .    Here is my Giramondo in Grey Epoca Leather    Gillio Giramondo comes with a sturdy box and dust bag just like a premium designer handbags   Inside of the notebook has four credit card...