The struggle is real. Glad I’m not the only one who is always trying to decide the best planner and journaling method. Thanks for showing us the different sizes and sharing your thoughts/ideas.
Yes, I love that she puts the description on the cover! Yes, it’s a pencil board and now she has them for each size in various patterns - I purchased mine in forest green and it’s gorgeous- got something in that color last year because it was the only option and it is so much prettier than on the website
Always enjoy a good planner/journaling video from you. Enjoyed hearing your excitement for your new planner! Love hearing how you are using your planner.
Your face and gritted teeth talking about your new b6 planner made me LOL. Girl I feel you..😂🎉 Its like baby toes and how you just want to gobble them up 😂😂😂😂😂
I LOVE Seeing ur face again.! Thank you for explaining Sterling Inks B6 slim planner/journal. I would love an in depth show and tell from you.!! You turned me into a B6 Slim girl (well woman, I am old, lol) Years ago.! I went from Wide to Standard than to B6 Slim (in Chic Sparrow covers) to then adding Hobonichi Cousin and Weeks, still always using my B6 Slims… Cafe Notes or right now I’m in Midori. Now that I’m retired, all I really need is my Weeks and B6 Slim, but darned it I don’t keep trying the size a6 because its so cute. But I never stick to that size.! Oh and I also have Travelers Co.! I may have retired from work, however I still need & love my journaling, paper, fountain pens, inks, water color …. It’s Who I Am.! 💖💖💖💖 I have you to thank for a large part of that. Jesus and Journaling.!! 🙏💖 You Blessed me all those years ago, I can’t thank you enough.!!! 💖💖
I think Catherine at Sterling Ink has notebook and notebook booklets in the B6 slim size. So, if you’re worried about running out of pages, you could always add a notebook/notebook booklet and keep it in your cover with your planner. Good video. Just found your channel today and subscribed.
I remember watching you way back in the B6 slim. I got into the cafe notes thanks to you 💚. I’m now trying to plan for wanderlust and looking at different notebooks that I can use just for it 😊
It's always a happy day when I see you post my friend! ❤ I've been worn down with Rona for the First time Ever but seeing your excitement for a new common planner made me smile. Hugs from Napa Ca❤❤❤❤
I also preferred the more subtle grid/numbers - so much easier to customize and I really dislike that in the yearly tracker the weekends are greyed - thankfully she didn’t use red/pink for the weekends but the whole reason I moved away from Hobonichi is all of the markings. Hoping it will be less noticeable when I can put stickers and pen to paper. My Christmas month did come out really nice! I want to include more photos in my journaling - so glad you made the point about the pencil board!
I love the b6 slim as well but I use the vertical. So for 2024 I got the standard size and had staples cut the bottom part of it off and it was a perfect b6 slim. I was happy when she came out with the b6 slim for next year. I did add in my spiritual notebook into my planner to use these extra pages.
I don’t have a date for you. Sorry! I want to have the new 2025 print ready for the shop when I reopen and I haven’t been able to get that done yet. Maybe by October? 🤞🏼
I am looking forward to haveing the B6 slim in my hands. Then I will purchase the B6 when that launches. Also, I am super excited for the only slightly darker lines and numbers.
I wasn’t sure how I would respond as I tend to like comforts of what was. But I don’t mind it at all and I think it will be super helpful for nighttime journaling. 🥰
I like the darker lines but I also had sooo many pages left at the end of the year. I started tearing them out writing letters on the extra pages-it is such nice fountain paper.
Maybe if your main issue is concern over having not enough or way too many leftover pages, you could try dividing up your book into months (using little tabs?) and then divide each tab into 4 so then you have a chunk of pages for each week that you are free to fill? Or working out what your ideal number of pages per week might be and choosing a book with that number of pages. Might be sort of like writing up a budget, it gives you the freedom of knowing how much you can spend. With dividing up however many pages you want to use each week, it gives you that freedom of knowing that you'll have enough AND that you'll use up the book :)
I just purchased the N1 from Sterling Ink. I have never purchased from Sterling Ink. I’ve heard of her, but I never owned one of her planners until very recently. I just ordered it day before yesterday so I’ll have it for Christmas, I will be doing an unboxing and how I’ll be using the planner. But I’m older, I’m 57, and I think most of us began planning with the old daytime planners back in the 80s and 90s. I think one of the problems that people have today is there are way too many choices. it’s difficult enough to commit to the planner and using it every day but then with all these different sizes, I feel it’s just exacerbates the whole planning process. For my planner I chose the TN size because I needed something a little bit bigger than the personal but not as big as anA5. But when we get into a B6, a B6 slim, you know all these different variants, I get overwhelmed. Feel like most of us want to have something that fits our writing style, can get our information in, and still look pretty and inspirational, but I get caught up in the choices. Anyone else ever had that?
The struggle I had this year was I need a planner that can fit my home management, budget , my personal stuff, my kids stuff. But it needs to be portable and act as a journal. I picked the week’s size this year and hopefully I can fit it all. I feel like a crazy person. 😂
I'm B6Slim all the way. I have a B6 TN that I occasionally use. I have several (ahem....) A6 TNs and a few Pocket and Passport TNs, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the B6Slim. But I pretty much make my own inserts. My calendar pages are a comedy of errors b/c I always forget how to print on the reverse side. But it's Tomoe River paper, so I'm gonna use it, doggonit!!! I have no idea how I missed your Up from the Ashes video 🤔
Have you done a video talking about the reflection section of the weekly layout? I avoided buying the CO B6 slim because I have a weeks leather cover. I feel your struggle! See ya, Celeste
Also, i would rather have TOO many pages left at the end of the year (i can always go back in and add notes or commonplace in it) than not have enough... ALSO, i adore your idea of putting photos in the goal area.... I use a couple planners each year and one is for memory keeping and journaling so i wouldnt use the goals pages in that one and would love a picture in each space of my favorites for the year. Such a good idea!!
I was almost convinced I was going to get a hobonichi weeks mega. Because the pull is so strong for that brand. But really between N2 and B6 Slim. I’m struggling. Leaning toward b6 slim, wish it had more colors? Maybe I’ll just cover it lol
You're the first person I thought of when I heard she was doing a B6 Slim. 🙂 I love my regular B6, but whats strange is that I really like the N1 (standard) size this past year but the b6 slim just feels odd.
I’m considering the b6 slim; please do a more in depth video of how you’ve been working in your planner , I’d love to see how you set it up ❤Subscribing for more yummy-ness😂
Inquiring minds want to know 😂❤; have you decided on the size? For me, it’s a toss up between vertical B6 slim and B6. My brain can’t handle horizontal 🙃
LORD, I ask You to show Ali how You want her to use her planner for the ensuing year. Show her she has enough room for ALL she needs to write out. Help her to realize in You that she is complete. Help her to focus on You and her commitment to be more to You and less on herself. Help Ali to recognize that life is all about You. Love her fully and completely, that she is so enough in You. Thank You for the new place You have put her husband and her in life. Help her to bloom and grow in this new walk in life. Show her great and marvelous things in You. In Jesus, Amen.
The struggle is real. Glad I’m not the only one who is always trying to decide the best planner and journaling method. Thanks for showing us the different sizes and sharing your thoughts/ideas.
Yes, I love that she puts the description on the cover! Yes, it’s a pencil board and now she has them for each size in various patterns - I purchased mine in forest green and it’s gorgeous- got something in that color last year because it was the only option and it is so much prettier than on the website
I think I started watching your videos 10 years ago! So glad to see you again! You are such a blessing. 🙏❤️
Oh wow!! You’re OG! 😍 Thank you so much for being here. 💛
ANY AND ALL VIDEOS from you make my heart happy!!!! I love your quirkiness and gentle voice ❤
I just love you!! I will watch your videos all day errday you are a joy
Aww! Thank you so so much! 🥹
Always enjoy a good planner/journaling video from you. Enjoyed hearing your excitement for your new planner! Love hearing how you are using your planner.
Thank you so much! 💛
Your face and gritted teeth talking about your new b6 planner made me LOL. Girl I feel you..😂🎉 Its like baby toes and how you just want to gobble them up 😂😂😂😂😂
I LOVE Seeing ur face again.! Thank you for explaining Sterling Inks B6 slim planner/journal. I would love an in depth show and tell from you.!! You turned me into a
B6 Slim girl (well woman, I am old, lol) Years ago.! I went from Wide to Standard than to B6 Slim (in Chic Sparrow covers) to then adding Hobonichi Cousin and Weeks, still always using my B6 Slims… Cafe Notes or right now I’m in Midori. Now that I’m retired, all I really need is my Weeks and B6 Slim, but darned it I don’t keep trying the size a6 because its so cute. But I never stick to that size.!
Oh and I also have Travelers Co.! I may have retired from work, however I still need & love my journaling, paper, fountain pens, inks, water color …. It’s Who I Am.! 💖💖💖💖 I have you to thank for a large part of that. Jesus and Journaling.!! 🙏💖 You Blessed me all those years ago, I can’t thank you enough.!!! 💖💖
Thank you so much for sharing this super thoughtful and kind message! It’s a JOY to be able to share. 💛
I think Catherine at Sterling Ink has notebook and notebook booklets in the B6 slim size. So, if you’re worried about running out of pages, you could always add a notebook/notebook booklet and keep it in your cover with your planner. Good video. Just found your channel today and subscribed.
Thank you so much for sharing and subscribing!!! xoxo
I remember watching you way back in the B6 slim. I got into the cafe notes thanks to you 💚. I’m now trying to plan for wanderlust and looking at different notebooks that I can use just for it 😊
Wanderlust? What's that?
It's always a happy day when I see you post my friend! ❤ I've been worn down with Rona for the First time Ever but seeing your excitement for a new common planner made me smile. Hugs from Napa Ca❤❤❤❤
I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well! Praying for a QUICK recovery! 🙏🏼💛
@@AliBrownie Thank you so Much!🙏❤️🤗
I also preferred the more subtle grid/numbers - so much easier to customize and I really dislike that in the yearly tracker the weekends are greyed - thankfully she didn’t use red/pink for the weekends but the whole reason I moved away from Hobonichi is all of the markings. Hoping it will be less noticeable when I can put stickers and pen to paper. My Christmas month did come out really nice! I want to include more photos in my journaling - so glad you made the point about the pencil board!
Yes please in depth flip through!!
Sometimes I use that “journal” column for gratitude
I bought my B6 slim common planner too!! I’m a fellow B6 slim gal! 🥰
this looks so gorgeous, im think about getting a B6 too 😊😊
I love the b6 slim as well but I use the vertical. So for 2024 I got the standard size and had staples cut the bottom part of it off and it was a perfect b6 slim. I was happy when she came out with the b6 slim for next year. I did add in my spiritual notebook into my planner to use these extra pages.
I would love to see your system! ❤
Ali will you have your 2025 flatlay prints in your shop? I have your 2024 flatlay framed and I love it so much, it brings me so much joy 💜
Thanks for sharing!! Definitely might have to consider this size. Sidenote*** When can we expect your etsy shop to open up again?
I don’t have a date for you. Sorry! I want to have the new 2025 print ready for the shop when I reopen and I haven’t been able to get that done yet. Maybe by October? 🤞🏼
Would love a walk thru. I am a b6 slim girlie and so excited to use mine this upcoming year.
I would love to see how you set up & use Common Planner (N2).
I have a few videos with my N2 and will be publishing my last 'weeks' video this week. Stay tuned! ☺️
Thanks for the video, Ali! I was wondering if you remember where you found those metal(?) tabs dividing the sections in your current planner?
I am looking forward to haveing the B6 slim in my hands. Then I will purchase the B6 when that launches. Also, I am super excited for the only slightly darker lines and numbers.
I wasn’t sure how I would respond as I tend to like comforts of what was. But I don’t mind it at all and I think it will be super helpful for nighttime journaling. 🥰
I like the darker lines but I also had sooo many pages left at the end of the year. I started tearing them out writing letters on the extra pages-it is such nice fountain paper.
It’s da besssssst paper! 🤤
Maybe if your main issue is concern over having not enough or way too many leftover pages, you could try dividing up your book into months (using little tabs?) and then divide each tab into 4 so then you have a chunk of pages for each week that you are free to fill? Or working out what your ideal number of pages per week might be and choosing a book with that number of pages. Might be sort of like writing up a budget, it gives you the freedom of knowing how much you can spend. With dividing up however many pages you want to use each week, it gives you that freedom of knowing that you'll have enough AND that you'll use up the book :)
everything in one book is my goal too.
I just purchased the N1 from Sterling Ink. I have never purchased from Sterling Ink. I’ve heard of her, but I never owned one of her planners until very recently. I just ordered it day before yesterday so I’ll have it for Christmas, I will be doing an unboxing and how I’ll be using the planner. But I’m older, I’m 57, and I think most of us began planning with the old daytime planners back in the 80s and 90s. I think one of the problems that people have today is there are way too many choices. it’s difficult enough to commit to the planner and using it every day but then with all these different sizes, I feel it’s just exacerbates the whole planning process.
For my planner I chose the TN size because I needed something a little bit bigger than the personal but not as big as anA5. But when we get into a B6, a B6 slim, you know all these different variants, I get overwhelmed.
Feel like most of us want to have something that fits our writing style, can get our information in, and still look pretty and inspirational, but I get caught up in the choices. Anyone else ever had that?
The struggle I had this year was I need a planner that can fit my home management, budget , my personal stuff, my kids stuff. But it needs to be portable and act as a journal. I picked the week’s size this year and hopefully I can fit it all. I feel like a crazy person. 😂
Oh man! I hope that all fits! Just sit with some pages that are the size and format and you’ll get creative. 🥰
I'm B6Slim all the way. I have a B6 TN that I occasionally use. I have several (ahem....) A6 TNs and a few Pocket and Passport TNs, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the B6Slim. But I pretty much make my own inserts. My calendar pages are a comedy of errors b/c I always forget how to print on the reverse side. But it's Tomoe River paper, so I'm gonna use it, doggonit!!! I have no idea how I missed your Up from the Ashes video 🤔
Yay! B6Slim Gals UNITE! And I am the same way when I print out my inserts. Lawd, help! 😂
Have you done a video talking about the reflection section of the weekly layout? I avoided buying the CO B6 slim because I have a weeks leather cover. I feel your struggle! See ya, Celeste
Here ya go! th-cam.com/video/UMNUap9S4gU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5fSquuxCreoUkWQk
I’m hoping that the !B 6 slim will be a sweet spot for me as well will be my EDC -
Also, i would rather have TOO many pages left at the end of the year (i can always go back in and add notes or commonplace in it) than not have enough... ALSO, i adore your idea of putting photos in the goal area.... I use a couple planners each year and one is for memory keeping and journaling so i wouldnt use the goals pages in that one and would love a picture in each space of my favorites for the year. Such a good idea!!
I was almost convinced I was going to get a hobonichi weeks mega. Because the pull is so strong for that brand. But really between N2 and B6 Slim. I’m struggling. Leaning toward b6 slim, wish it had more colors? Maybe I’ll just cover it lol
But watching your whole video I’m undecided between the n2 and b6 slim again *sigh
Thank you for sharing. Does your B6 Slim fit in your cover?
I have tried it in the B6 cover and it gets lost. I’ll have to purchase a new cover for it if I stick with the B6 Slim. 😅
You're the first person I thought of when I heard she was doing a B6 Slim. 🙂 I love my regular B6, but whats strange is that I really like the N1 (standard) size this past year but the b6 slim just feels odd.
I almost stop watching because i thought it was a B6 slim size of the original common planner. Its a B6 slim size weeks! Love it.
It is a B6 slim size common planner...
I’m considering the b6 slim; please do a more in depth video of how you’ve been working in your planner , I’d love to see how you set it up ❤Subscribing for more yummy-ness😂
LOL you ARE Texan hahaha "panties in a wad"
Inquiring minds want to know 😂❤; have you decided on the size? For me, it’s a toss up between vertical B6 slim and B6. My brain can’t handle horizontal 🙃
B6 Slim is the winner! 💛
Wait where did you get the leather covers?
Eternal Leather Goods. If you look under the description, there’s a video I shared with the custom Weeks. ☺️
Please show a walk through, i would love to see how you use it.
There’s a video linked in cards to my latest setup. I’m almost using it the same way if you’d like to check that out. ☺️
LORD, I ask You to show Ali how You want her to use her planner for the ensuing year. Show her she has enough room for ALL she needs to write out. Help her to realize in You that she is complete. Help her to focus on You and her commitment to be more to You and less on herself. Help Ali to recognize that life is all about You. Love her fully and completely, that she is so enough in You. Thank You for the new place You have put her husband and her in life. Help her to bloom and grow in this new walk in life. Show her great and marvelous things in You. In Jesus, Amen.