Leather bound journals and personal organisers – a perfect gift idea for a busy female who appreciates traditional qualities.
Even in these days of netbooks, PDA’s and mobile phones that make toast it’s still nice to receive an organiser or journal as a gift. There is a unique tactile quality to a leather bound journal that no electronic gizmo can ever replicate. Organisers, such as filofax, have always been a staple gift idea at Christmas and remain popular, especially with so many great designs and size options that there are today. Here’s just a small selection of what’s available.
Filofax Siena Personal Organiser – With a soft, vintage look leather cover this designer organiser from Filofax is both stylish and functional. With a sturdy 6-ring binder, a host of pockets and cotton cream diary pages this is a gift which she will be showing off long after Christmas is forgotten. Available in personal or A5 size formats and two rich colour choices.
- From £108 at Filofax
Ethical Hand-Bound Eco-Leather Journals – Hand-bound journals with hand-stitched leather and coloured pages made from reclaimed cotton. A great gift idea and perfect to use as a mini-photo album or scrap book. These journals are available in two sizes and a range of rich vibrant colours from hot pink to lush green.
- From £12.50 at notonthhighstreet.com
Writer’s Block Leather Journals – Luxury leather bound journals with a rich, deep brown colour featuring contrasting stitching with a lined soft nubuck internal cover. The note block made from recycled paper is refillable and comes in orange, purple or plain colours. This journal is available in two sizes.
- From £79 at notonthehighstreet.com
Filofax Leather Finsbury Pocket Organisers – Original Filofax leather bound organisers with credit card compartment, window pocket, zip pocket and pen loop. These pocket sized organisers are ideal for frequent travellers and come in modern raspberry or soft pink.
- £29.60 from John Lewis







