Random Wrap-Up

So I just wanted to check in and post a few random things. Thanks to all of you who have read and commented on my blog!! And a huge thanks to Philofaxy for the links!

Random #1--I had posted on FB about how smoky it was here because of various fires in AZ. The wind blows SO hard here, that we get all the pleasantness from said fires. Here's what it looked like the other day:

 About 20 minutes after I took this, it got worse. By sunset, you couldn't see 2 blocks away. Getting really tired of this really quickly! (Mind you, I'm thrilled to not be in tornado alley, so it's all good).


Random #2--Did I tell y'all that a couple of weeks back I bought a black Baroque off of eBay? I love this design, and was happy to find the black one, and at a GREAT price I might add.  Seller was FABULOUS, and I had my planner in 2 days! (If she's still on eBay, I'll link her on Twitter and FB this next week, with her permission). I'm obviously not using this as my main Filo, both because I'm using my Topaz, and because I'm having MAJOR planner issues. I have a plan though...I've been doing some spiritual "exploring" and deciding about what I really believe--so right now the Baroque is my Tarot Journal and "dark grimoire" of sorts. I put a bunch of blank note paper in it from my Topaz and Domino that wasn't being used. I absolutely love it. (I think I'm cursed w/ funky smelling Filofaxes though, it smells funny like the Topaz did):

 Baroque next to the Topaz

Inside front, showing the pattern of the inside cover. Same pocket set-up as the Malden.

Back inside cover. I love that it has the pattern inside, kind of like a "secret". Fun.

Random #3--I bought a Parker Planner after seeing in on Plannerisms, and I got it on Friday. 

Inside front cover.

Beginning of the week, and first page.

There's only one problem with it really...

It's TINY. Now, I know what you're thinking, and yes, the dimensions were on the Parker Planners website. I'm a visual sort though, and sometimes dimensions don't sink in until I actually see something in person. This planner, while it is GREAT, is obviously not going to work for me, and may end up being a blog giveaway...stay tuned for that. (Wish they made this format in a planner about 4 times this size, it would be brilliant).

It actually was helpful in deciding what I really need/want out of my planner though, and certainly not a waste of $/time. They are really reasonable, and would be perfect to drop in a bag if you don't want to carry around your full-size planner.

Random #4--My kids are budding photographers/fashion designers, and I thought I would share their latest work. Obviously, their victims models were thrilled:

And, that's about it I think...NO WAIT! Thank you to Steve from Philofaxy for the smashing Skype chat this morning! Can't wait for the next one!!