My Hobonichi 2023 Haul Unboxing & some real talk at the end.

[@aravaerskine2609]

I used the blank page in the 5 year journal to add more years :D It's a 10 year journal now

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oh great idea 😻

[@a.o9656]

That's so smart

[@doitsumania660]

I hope next year they make an English Avec. That would be amazing!

[@desleyjaneplans]

I agree! That would be perfect 🥰

[@EllePlowPlow]

As a multi planner person, I picked up a huge haul from Hobonichi. I got; 3 Cousins, 1 Avec, 4, five year journals, 5 Weeks, and a bunch of accessories. 😊

[@desleyjaneplans]

That is awesome! So many planners!!! Are you a compartmentaliser like me??

[@EllePlowPlow]

@@desleyjaneplans I am lol. It makes it way easier to use planners that way so each has its own purpose.

[@desleyjaneplans]

@@EllePlowPlow totally agree 💕

[@HannaChoe]

I was looking forward to your haul, and am not disappointed! I really streamlined my process and went with just the original avec and the Sterling Ink planner, so I am enjoyed living vicariously through you. Thanks for sharing, and I need to go get all the drawer pouches now!

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oh I can’t wait to hear how the Stirling Ink planner works out. I love that you can live vicariously through me 😅🥰🥰🥰

[@michellealdrich]

My box arrived today 🥰 I so love hearing everyone explain their decision making process 💫 TFS 📚

[@desleyjaneplans]

Yay!!! Happy Hobonichi Day 😻 My pleasure, I love these types of videos.

[@phoebecasin]

I’m a few weeks in my Hobonichi Weeks (the Loft-exclusive Pandorobou edition in a Bow and Tie fabric), and I still can’t stop watching setups and unboxings. 😂 So fun! Thanks for sharing! 🤍

[@desleyjaneplans]

Hehehe. Me too! I love those types of videos. That’s the bread cover right?! So cute 🥰 🍞

[@phoebecasin]

@@desleyjaneplans Yes! The bread thief! 🍞🥖🥐 Subbing now. 🤍 Appreciate the reply, Desley!

[@desleyjaneplans]

@@phoebecasin thanks so much for subscribing, I hope you enjoy 💕

[@shaunashomctear2897]

Love Love Love Love it all, especially the red five year cover ❤❤❤

[@desleyjaneplans]

It’s SO beautiful 😻 can’t wait for you to see it all in person.

[@pamelabatchelor9204]

I placed my very first Hobonichi order just a few days ago with the Japanese store. Im way too excited and over the moon. Last year I bought my first Hobonichi on Amazon US and Ive really loved it. Because of your video I went back in and added the big BOOK and Transit map, why not right. Thank you you are so fun and share my excitement to a tee

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oh yay! I’m so happy to read your comment. What else did you get?! 😻

[@twinmomplanning1897]

Thank you for sharing! Amazing haul and I love to see how you use the 5 year techo. I got the Maha Art techo weeks, it's stunning in person. I'm sure the Shibata Zeshin weeks is really beautiful in person.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oh that was one of my choices too! So many beautiful Weeks this year 😻 Yes the Zeshin is gorgeous in person as well.

[@tmcmc5227]

Oh my goodness all beautiful goodies are here. Love love love planers and all cover. I will save up more ^^. Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@desleyjaneplans]

My pleasure 🥰🥰🥰 I love it all too. So motivating for planning the new year.

[@HobbyHoppers]

Loved watching you unbox your haul. Can’t wait to see what you add in your next order.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Thanks Trish, it was lots of fun 🥰

[@daphnefaff]

So much loveliness! Looking forward to see them in your system.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Thanks so much, I’m really excited for my 2023 plans 💕

[@rebelsands1]

I enjoyed every minute of this!

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oh thanks so much 🥰 I love these kinds of videos and I really enjoy making them 💕

[@definitelynotskynet]

I put my pocket horizontally on the back endpaper (not cover side). My cover makes it inaccessible on any of the covers. It fits perfectly.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Thank you! That’s so good to know ☺️

[@Kammitoes]

OMG!....I think I just felt my wallet tremble at the sight of your order (not to mention your friends orders . I admit I've stopped doing the big Hobonichi orders. I just get my A6 each year because I'm still in love with the Covers I've had from over the years. I really dislike the colours in the pen this year, my favourite is still 2017 (the delicate pink one) and I didn't mind 2020 either. And I make my own Page Closers now. I just use old Apple iTunes cards and put eyelets and elastic in myself. I have to admit though, the Aristocats line is tempting me sorely. Thanks for sharing your haul...as always

[@desleyjaneplans]

It’s my pleasure 😇 but sorry for scaring your wallet 😅 Great idea making your own page keepers, I love re-using things like that. So glad you’re happy with your existing covers. I debated which way to go, but I saved up all year for this and just love the experience so much 🥰

[@Kammitoes]

@@desleyjaneplans I confess, I miss the experience of spending a bomb at 1101, but I'm older, times are tougher and I'm busy throwing my 'hard earned' at Galen Leather at the mo 🤣🤣🤣❤...and my wallet will get over it 😍

[@fossilimprint2954]

I like your detailed videos, glad I found your channel. Subscribed !

[@desleyjaneplans]

Thanks so much! 💖

[@lifeasme]

That hold feature is dangerous! 😂

[@desleyjaneplans]

Hahaha gets me every year 😅

[@stickystitch]

I’m still waiting patiently for mine. I put aside money every fortnight and was happy that I spent less than half of what I put aside. But I am questioning my purchases! I’m also waiting for a restock on the pink sparkle drawer pouches. Enjoy and no need to explain your purchases, most of us are hopefully mature enough not to question others for their purchasing habits. Xo

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oh the pink sparkle 💖 I can’t wait for the restock! Thank you lovely 🥰

[@thejournalingbroom]

Thank you for sharing! I got the Shibata Zeshin Tokyo National museum Weeks and I also find it stunning! I got the postcards and coloring book that had his other artwork too. The coloring book sold out like within the first 20 minutes . I'm not sure if the shibata zeshin Weeks is popular , haven't seen too many people have it online 🤔 I also got the Mina Perhonen Anemone which is very lovely!

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oh thank you! So glad you snapped up the colouring book! I love the Anemone. I might try to snag it on October 1. Which size did you get? Or was it the Weeks?

[@thejournalingbroom]

@@desleyjaneplans I got the A6 size. The Anemone seems to be a popular choice, seeing a lot of people having it in their purchases . Yes I'm glad I got the shibata zeshin coloring book, his botanical artwork is gorgeous, I might buy his artbook that has a lot more of his works too..I wish Hobonichi had offered it, but at least amazon japan has it ~

[@desleyjaneplans]

@@thejournalingbroom sounds perfect. I think I would get the A6 too. It’s my fave size. I love how Hobonichi introduces us to new artists every year.

[@lorrainetresnak7761]

Thanks for sharing Desley. Love that you have some different things in there. I've seen lots of unboxings from people who have bought all the same stuff. Love the Tokyo museum weeks, so pretty. My order is due to ship next week. I've also gone for the Finnish cover in the A5. I've gone for the Avec for work this time round. My sister's Christmas pressie is an A5 cousin. No cover or at least not yet. She might just have to go for one of my old covers!

[@desleyjaneplans]

My pleasure Lorraine, thanks so much for watching 🥰 The Finnish cover is so lovely, so different to the usual for me. I just adore it 😍 Hehehe I’m sure she’ll be thinking about covers one day!

[@lorrainetresnak7761]

@@desleyjaneplans yes I might be creating a monster!

[@desleyjaneplans]

@@lorrainetresnak7761 🤣🤣🤣

[@lisaleone2296]

Those little papers look similar to the moisture indicators you sometimes find with cameras that have underwater housings. Would love to get that question answered.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Yes I agree. Sometimes they’re taped to the insides of shoe boxes as well. I’m assuming they’re for moisture but yes would be good to know! ☺️

[@tahniguglielmina1715]

The paper sheet is a sample of the new paper for next year. This is the last year for the Tomoe River paper that we are used to.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Yes that’s correct.

[@geslinam9703]

And here I am, stressing over my Jetpens cart….should I just buy the A6 and re-use last year’s no brand cover, or should I splurge another 15 bucks and buy the one that comes with the A6 cover? I do wish Jetpens has the Marie stuff. I love Marie.

[@desleyjaneplans]

I hear you. I saved all year for this, it’s such a passion of mine. Oh no! They don’t have Marie! Have you tried Yoseka? Thanks for watching 💕

[@sunnygirlsense]

Maybe those mystery stickers have something to do with the moisture packet. I know some people like to leave those in their bags and stuff to keep them fresh.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oooh ok yes maybe you’re right. I haven’t had a look on the website yet.

[@almostyou]

Yes, I think it's basically the same thing as a silica packet. I've seen them adhered to the lid of shoe boxes before.

[@plantocreate]

Awesome haul! I haven’t ordered yet, I can’t decide what I want 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@desleyjaneplans]

Thanks Jo 🥰 Hehehe yes that’s the trouble sometimes! 😅

[@beritbunny]

I also have my order “held” waiting to get something on the 1st for a friend. I DO like that Tokyo Museum confections Weeks, and seeing yours makes me really glad I did add it to my order (I have like 4-5 other Weeks in that order, too! 😂😅) I know the Aurora Duty was so popular (you may be surprised to know it’s one I did not get, and was never trying to get. It is cute, but I don’t like the texture of cover.) I say all that to say IS the Weeks actually quite popular? It’s popular with me, but I did not know beyond that. 😂 Also, I like this year’s pen quite a bit (it is only my 3rd year). Of course, I have not seen it in person yet, but I think it is quite sort of stable yet pretty with sturdy yet bright feeling. I think it would look really good with a lot of the covers like that Gurunpa’s Kindergarten. As for me, my A6 cover is one of the solid colors ones, and I still think it will look good. I hope my impression stays after my box arrives! Thanks for making this awesome unboxing for us!! 🥰 Edit: I also like your 5-year red leather cover-stunning !!!

[@desleyjaneplans]

Ah thanks so much!! 🥰 I feel like certain Weeks sell out so quickly and I watch a lot of YT videos about Hobonichi and there are SO many that include at least one weeks. Yeah I’m not sure about the shiny cover on the Aurora either. It looks gorgeous but would mark up easily. I love the Plate of Confectioneries Weeks, it’s so pretty and looks so good with my red leather cover 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@beritbunny]

@@desleyjaneplans ah; I bet it does look so nice together-the leather and the confection plate covers, that is. I also thought the Marie Weeks looked good with the confection cover as well!

[@annavartiainen438]

Just loved to see your 2023 covers, especially those Hedelmäpuu (Fruit tree) - they feel so classy and fresh! I put my A5 size 5years Diary in mine.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Ooo did it fit well in there? Yes that’s a great way to describe it, it’s fresh. So excited to start using it.

[@annavartiainen438]

@@desleyjaneplans I modified the edges of the back cover just a little.

[@terubozu1544]

Hello! I love Hobonichi too! I have a question: why do you need so many different techos for 2023? I'm asking bc I bought the small black one AND the cousin lol. I like the cousin better so I don't know what to do with the other one.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Hi! I’ll be doing a walk through of how I’m using each one soon and I have a couple of videos explaining last years lineup too. But basically, I like to separate the various parts of my life - work, PR, personal planning. And I also like to journal in a couple of ways - minimal, collage, kawaii - this part is more about the artistic style rather than the actual writing. It’s just my hobby and I really enjoy it 🥰 The Cousin and the A6 planner are both great. Since the Cousin has the weekly spread, it’s great for weekly overviews or memory keeping while then having those daily pages for detailed planning or journaling. I feel like it’s the perfect everyday planner. But the A6 is such a great size. It doesn’t have the weekly spread so if you’re using it as a planner, you have to be diligent with daily planning, which I haven’t been great at in the last, but really want to improve this year. ❤️

[@terubozu1544]

@@desleyjaneplans Thank you so much for your reply! Yes, that is a great way to use them. I might use the Cousin for memory keeping and use the A6 for work? Looking forward to your walk through video! :)

[@desleyjaneplans]

@@terubozu1544 that sounds good! Hope you love them ❤️

[@penthevision4706]

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[@desleyjaneplans]

💕❤️💕

[@Stormbrise]

I have My Magma & Me as an Ane, with my Nintendo Switch, and a weeks book that I take notes about games I play. I am not following the dated version, since I do not play video, board, computer, or D&D games every day.

[@beritbunny]

That’s a cute idea!!!

[@desleyjaneplans]

Ooo I like that idea. I need to get back into my switch.

[@missnurseeri]

There's a 4th Marie... The right edge of the front cover, in the center. Like she's peeking over a fence. Her face is sideways.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Oh thank you! 💖

[@Stormbrise]

Mina Peron are fake leather on the inside, which is why I refuse to buy the series. PU leather breaks down, flakes, and ends up being a micro plastic that is bad for the environment. I would prefer if they used a fabric inside that is more stable when it breaks down. I am happy you are happy with it, do not get me wrong. It is your decision. Just that it is not “environmentally friendly” as Vegan Organizer loves to brag about. PU is made from oil, all plastics are made from oil.

[@beritbunny]

Yes, I got one of the fabric covers with PU “leather” in the interior last year; I think it was a leftover of a cover from a year or two before, but I bought it from Hobo directly. ANYWAY, it is already disgusting after less than 2 years of use, and it mostly sits in a drawer. It has never traveled out of the house. That fake leather really stinks, literally, and quite badly. I’m seriously thinking of getting rid of it.

[@desleyjaneplans]

Actually I’m not super happy with that cover. The fabric is really not what I was expecting. And I didn’t realise the inside was not leather. I may be destashing that one.

[@Dunika]

PU is my biggest enemy. The worst thing is that nowadays it looks so close to leather, that when they spray it with “leather smell” and fold or cover all edges it’s almost impossible to differentiate from genuine leather. It makes me crazy. I have also seen genuine but very bad quality leather covered with the same material as PU leather to make it look smoother (I’ve seen this in a lot of Dr. Martens or mock-ups of thereof), or “recycled” leather, which is leather scraps made into a paste, that is then flattened and again covered with the same stuff as PU. And people the get mad when it starts to flake and you tell them there is nothing you can do about it.

[@desleyjaneplans]

@@Dunika yeah my brother had a sofa that peeled like that. It was very expensive. Not a happy camper!! I’ve put that cover into the destash group.

[@beritbunny]

@@Dunika Wow, I did not know some of this. Thank you for sharing; very informative. (Though I did experience someone’s flaking leather couch, so I know what you are talking about. And a barstool.)

[@Stormbrise]

The black cover on the English planner is OK, however the pages are so bland and not as functional for me as the original. I wish they would just put the same design inside but with English quotes with this planner. I do not understand why, even if it was a collaboration with a designer to make it, I frankly do not care. The A6 Avec also has a time series on the left side, and 3 tasks on the top of the page. People usually have a top 3 when they are functionally planning. The time line lets me plan out each day functionally. I am not into all this decoration, but may at times use washi or stickers on a page, but it is not the focus.

[@desleyjaneplans]

I agree that it would be better like that. I read on the website that when they switch to English, they have to make everything bigger, which is why the grid is slightly larger and they put less text in. I think it would be fine if the English was as small as the Japanese.