Planners + Journals

A journal is a strange thing to buy for someone, because you are really buying them the intention to use it. The ones that get used tend to be the ones that feel good to hold and are not too precious to write badly in.

This collection covers keepsake journals for pregnancy, babies and memories from Write To Me, gratitude and wellbeing planners from Olive + Page, undated planners for people who start in March rather than January, and everyday notebooks from Papier HQ and Emma Kate Co. Linen covers, lay-flat bindings, and paper worth using a decent pen on.

Undated is almost always the better buy. A dated planner abandoned in February becomes guilt on a shelf, where an undated one just waits for you.

What is the difference between a planner and a journal?
A planner looks ahead, with appointments, goals and lists. A journal looks back or reflects, from gratitude notes to memory keepsakes. Many people keep one of each.

What makes a good journal gift?
Guided prompts. A blank notebook can feel daunting, while a journal with questions to answer actually gets used. Our Write To Me range is the easiest place to start.

How do I keep a journal going?
Keep it somewhere visible, write a line or two rather than a page, and tie it to something you already do, like your morning coffee. Consistency matters more than length.

Which pen works best?
A fine gel pen or fineliner suits most journal paper without bleeding through. Test on the back page first if you use fountain pens or markers.