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Van Der Spek undyed leather binder’s flatability
It did not happen overnight, particularly as my binder spends most of the time being opened and closed rather than open on a desk. But now my personal sized undyed leather Van Der Spek binder lies...
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Van Der Spek Janet Leather pen case – after 2 years
Left to right: pink ostrich, purple, Touch Me, Janet Leather and undyed. You can see that the undyed is marked and scuffed because it has been part of the undyed leather project and looks like this...
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Successfully downsized from personal to pocket size ring organiser
I always used to use an A5 for work – my favourites were my Kendal, Amazona, and Siena (all Filofax). I kept my notes, calendar, lesson plans, and all my client records in my binder (filed...
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Black pocket (junior) Van Der Spek Touch Me ring organiser
This is my black junior size Van Der Spek Touch Me ring organiser, equivalent to a Filofax pocket size. This is the original black Touch Me leather and is so soft and shiny. This one is a slightly...
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Four months in pocket size – a great success
I have been in my black Van Der Spek Touch Me leather pocket/junior binder for a couple of months now, and in pocket size for twice as long. I am flabbergasted at how much it suits me and how happy I...
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A5 Van Der Spek in Cognac Italian leather – 23 years old
This is a custom made Van Der Spek Manager from 1994 or so, in Cognac Italian leather. I bought it on Dutch eBay in January 2014 (filled with 1994/5 inserts) and have used it ever since. The first six...
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What’s in my bag today
This is my beloved Patricia Nash bag (which I have been using every day since I received it as a gift) and it holds Tumi makeup bag which I received as an airline freebie. It holds basic makeup,...
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What’s in my bag – Longchamp Les Pliages
I used to have two Longchamp Les Pliages bags – one blue medium sized with short handles and one purple large with long handles. I sold the purple one and kept the blue one but never used it. I love...
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An Exciting Announcement from Petra Van Der Spek
Congratulations Petra and Leon on the happy news!!!! This 15% discount will be valid for 24 hours after this post publishes (i.e. 10h00/10am European Standard Time Wednesday 2 August 2017 to...
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Red Janet Leather custom Hobonichi Cousin (A5) Codex cover from Van Der Spek
I have been so excited to get this red Janet Leather custom Hobonichi Cousin (A5) Codex cover from Van Der Spek! Petra Van Der Spek had received Janet Leather in the new colour – red – and wanted...
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Van Der Spek Hobonichi Cousin (A5) Codex cover in Red Janet Leather
As promised, here is how I have set up my Van Der Spek Hobonichi Cousin (A5) Codex cover. I am generally a ring organiser user and I am always very minimal. I have three vertical week on two page...
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Review of Red Janet Leather Hobonichi Cousin (Codex) cover from Van Der Spek
Over the past few days I have been taking candid shots of my Van Der Spek Codex cover in red Janet Leather as I have been using it. I will post those here and also give a small review of what I...
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Van Der Spek custom Codex out and about during the past two weeks
Coffee shop meeting with a client This red Janet Leather Van Der Spek Custom A5 Codex for my Hobonichi Cousin has been my constant companion since I received it a number of weeks ago. Even though it is...
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How time flies!
In the words of Mr Philofaxy, Steve Morton Janet leather is now Van Der Spek’s most popular leather and is available in several different colours. Who knew that when I dragged that dusty battered roll...
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Van Der Spek Codex and Hobonichi Cousin still going strong
Well, it has been months now and my Hobonichi Cousin planner and Van Der Spek Codex cover in red Janet Leather are still serving me extremely well. The cover has stood up like a champ to daily...
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Review of my custom Van Der Spek A5 Codex Hobonichi Cousin Cover
I have been in this Red Janet Leather Van Der Spek A5 Codex cover for the Hobonichi Cousin for a number of months now and I am still loving it. As I have used it though, I have thought about the...
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Planner Heroes, 2017
Ring organiser – Van Der Spek pocket/junior Touch Me in black I used this until around the summer and it worked perfectly as a wallet and planner. It is brilliantly designed, so touchable (these...
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Planners for 2018
Planner – Hobonichi Cousin The four calendars in this is what drew me back to Hobonichi and I will be using it as follows annual calendar (reminders of birthday, local flea market dates, auction...
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Fluffy says ‘Have a great week!’
Here he is on my Van Der Spek red Janet Leather A5 Codex/Hobonichi Cousin helping me prepare! Every Sunday evening I familiarise myself with my bookings schedule (weekly calendar) and write in my daily...
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Red Van Der Spek Janet Leather Codex A5 and Hobonichi Cousin
Here are photos of my Red Van Der Spek Janet Leather Codex A5 and Hobonichi Cousin out and about over the last week. It goes everywhere with me and is not heavy or bulky. It takes up less space and...
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