Organizing My Notebook Collection 📓✨ January 2023 Notebook Challenge

[@HeartBreathings]

Yay for the first notebook challenge of the year!!! Hope your year is off to a great start!!

[@kimbare7434]

Have a great night. I'm sticking to my goal of keeping my boundaries. Have a great 2023

[@kaelathomas7042]

The notebook closet looks fantastic!!! You did such a great job! I love how you used the bookends to separate the categories and to avoid a notebook avalanche. I swear that is the worst thing when going into my collection for one notebook or planner.

[@SimplyS3r3na]

I wanted to buy from that A&O sale but I held back. Nice closet and nice haul! ✌🏽+❤

[@joannaholden943]

Glad I'm not the only one still getting into the New Year 🥰 Loved this video!

[@tracyover50naturally]

Your closet looks amazing. Simply Gilded is up in McKinney - just north of Dallas. I love love A&O too!

[@janalewis3030]

You help me remember that my obsession with notebooks doesn't make me weird. :) Happy to have found more notebooks peeps!

[@jenniferandaya1439]

ITS SO RELIEVING TO KNOW SOMEONE ELSE HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF NOTEBOOKS. I LOVE ALL THE THINGS. I ACTUALLY JUST WENT THRU ALL MY NOTEBOOKS AND GAVE SOME TO MY 7YO WHOM IS A WONDERFUL ARTIST AND CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH PAPER TO DRAW ON. YAY FOR CHALLENGING YOURSELF WITH A NOTEBOOK CHALLENGE

[@mrsdudeandkids]

A closet full of notebooks is as close to heaven as I can imagine one. I was gifted the silliest looking notebook from my son's friend for Christmas - think fidget meets notebook - and I jumped right into it as my everything notebook. I was ready for something new, but not willing to buy at the time, and so I saw it as a sign that this was the notebook to start the new year in.

[@fralou_sind_kreativ]

That's actually what I'm planning. Using a notebook for every book I write and put everything in there. From first idea to plotting, character development, cover ideas, conversations with agents until it' published :) That way I have everything in one place and not spread over different writing bullet journals. Wishing you a wonderful day and sending you love and creative vibes

[@HeartBreathings]

Please keep me updated on how it's going for you!

[@fralou_sind_kreativ]

@@HeartBreathings I will :D

[@laurenlovestowrite]

Whenever I clean out my own collection of planners and notebooks I end up watching one of your challenges and just need more! 😂 Thank you for all the inspiration ❤

[@HeartBreathings]

Haha love this

[@lmnistico9408]

Love your Hello Kitty collection! And I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one that buys really nice notebooks and then stores them away :)

[@lwalt7120]

Omg I literally spent this morning unpacking 36 years of journals and trying to figure out how many bookshelves I'll need to organize them! It's a blessing and a curse as a writer. I don't find digital storage usable when I want to reference things in my past.

[@YourCupOfCopy]

This video made me feel better about my notebook and pen obsession!

[@HeartBreathings]

You are not alone!

[@bethtanner4481]

Ha, I was thinking the same thing!!

[@audreynolan9384]

I am so glad that I am not the only one e who loves buying notebooks.

[@trehs98]

I’m glad there are more people that love to hoard their notebooks. The more I have the happier my heart is. ❤love you organization of your closet.

[@wolfgamerart]

You did such a good job organizing your notebook closet! It looks so beautiful now, each notebook has its own section and it coincides together wonderfully. Farewell to the camera that sacrificed its life for a great shot of inserting notebooks, it will be dearly missed, and will always be remembered.

[@HeartBreathings]

Haha thank you! I was devastated but I found a used one on eBay so here's hoping it's in good shape.

[@wolfgamerart]

@@HeartBreathings Cheers to finding one on eBay! Fingers crossed, it'll be a good one.

[@KaceyEzellWriterLife]

We will never forget you camera! RIP! ;)

[@faithfullygeeky]

That closet is dream storage. I'm glad your notebooks have a happy home

[@NicholeSevernAuthor]

Bought two Archer and Olive notebooks after watching this video! A third can’t hurt, right?

[@HeartBreathings]

Never enough!

[@tavonwright8330]

This is impeccable timing, Sarra-I spent all day yesterday decluttering and rearranging my own notebook collection, haha! In any case, I’m glad I’m not alone in the “omg I’ll ruin it if I write in it” department. Trying to get over that,but it’s taking baby steps 😅 Your video inspired me to take on the notebook challenge, and I’ve got a couple of ideas, including a gratitude journal, a study journal, a character profile book, and of course, a few commonplace books for when I have ideas on the go. Thanks for posting, and I hope your year is off to a great start!😊

[@ingridprivette6543]

A notebook closet, who knew 😊 I think I’ll follow suit and use an entire bookcase for all my used and blank planners and notebooks as well. Thanks for sharing so we planner, washi and sticker collectors don’t feel too guilty about hoarding office supplies 😂❤

[@KMBatesWrites]

I'm so glad 'notebook obsession' peers are actually a community.

[@_mar_ta_]

There's something about the change of the year that makes us want to clear our spaces, isn't it? I started small and then I continue to clear out more and more. It's overwhelming but then, on the other side of it, I feel refreshed. And there's of course space for another notebook :D

[@bahora3]

For a long time, I too feared to mess up my notebooks or not being worthy enough to use them at that time. I was always telling myself I needed to use them for special occasions or when I would have achieved X goal until I realized that life was passing by and the blank pages were sadder than pages that-while maybe not perfect-were filled with ideas and discoveries for this is what life is. Also, Love how you organized the closet! Proof that you can never have too many notebooks ☺

[@marybridgetperez9066]

Happy first notebook challenge of 2023!

[@mgtogno]

Wheel of time is my jam!! But my fav character is Perin kkk

[@journeybeyondboarder]

Okay, just a suggestion.... use the moon cover journal as your witchy journal!!!! That journal is perfect for writing all the witchy stuff!! All the notebooks are so pretty!!! You are living my dream I am telling you! 😄

[@LM-yn7sv]

The Hello Kitty plushie beside the notebooks is the perfect touch! So cute 🥰

[@sarahw9437]

I have many thoughts but first: You haven’t finished WOT yet!?! You are in for a treat. Don’t deprive yourself of it any longer! Thats required self care. It’s sooo good! This was the first year I didn’t read through the entire series. Next, love how your closet came out. I’m inspired to do something similar with a clutter spot in my kitchen. And now I’m having huge regrets on missing the Archer&Olive sale. I looked through the entire site but got overwhelmed by all the choices. Lovely haul.

[@kaelathomas7042]

I wanted to say a big thank you for giving great advice from writing, manifesting, to organization/notebook challenges. I like you have so many notebooks and planners. Stationary has always been a comfort thing for me, so my collection has grown over the years. You have inspired me to get out my collection and I've started using them more and more notebooks and planners in all sorts of ways.

[@PrincesJules]

This is my first notebook challenge, and I've started a story analysis journal. Recently I've gotten back into reading, and realized I struggle with writing the middle of my stories, so I made a place for me to write out key moments and where they fall in a story to help me understand where and how to improve my own writing.

[@cecilywolfe4571]

Oh wow, the narwhal one is so adorable! Love that color. There's something so comforting about watching these notebook videos. My cats like to watch with me, too.

[@amytwilliams]

After showing my husband this video, he no longer thinks I have a notebook/planner problem! THANKS. LOL. I love your videos. Keep 'em coming!

[@Vanessa-sg6lk]

I just finished watching this and oh my gosh!!! I wish I had a whole notebook closet for my notebooks. I mean I don’t have a lot but I think that’s awesome. After seeing you flip through the archer and olive notebooks I had to see for myself and instantly fell in love with all the different sizes that they offer. I definitely will have to get one during their next sale after I use the ones that I picked for this quarter.

[@KaceyEzellWriterLife]

Great video! Congrats on getting the notebook closet organized. Funny enough, I got a wild hair tonight and decided to clean out and unpack my office closet as well. Then, when I was done, I saw this video and decided to watch it as my reward! How funny is that! Congrats to us both on our closets, I guess! ;) Also, mad props to George for lending a hand! :)

[@christinebarrowsLMS]

I absolutely agree with keeping your old journals! It's so much fun to look back on the memories and see how far I've come. I'm so happy and grateful for each month's notebook challenge as it constantly reminds me to grab my journal and pen :) Thank you!

[@LuskaTheWusky]

Archer and Olive is one of my favorite notebook brands 😍 I’m beginning to branch out (been keeping up with my Happy Planner!), but Archer and Olive I think will always be my favorite. Good luck to everyone entering for the GORGEOUS notebook!

[@uofmpanther]

The purple notebook with the butterfly was gorgeous

[@stephanne3522]

That planner closet both scares me and excites me! I don't have that kind of storage where i live, so it would be a dream to have a space dedicated to just notebooks and planners! I've also been eying off Archer & Olive for a while, but been hesitant - this might be the push I need to invest in these journals next year!

[@PinkHawk191]

Those are pretty notebooks.I am using a Harry Potter themed notebook for my gratitude journal right now.

[@iSpySister]

I love the hello kitty plushie as a decoration beside the notebooks ❤

[@christielrich]

Your closet looks so great! I too have a fear of “ruining “ notebooks. On a recent trip I bought one for story inspiration, and I still haven’t done anything with it. It’s so pretty and unique that I am afraid of messing it up. But I am committing to doing it! Thanks for the inspiration! I grew up very poor, so sometimes I have a hard time justifying the expense of pretty notebooks. But I do love them and want to get over that limiting belief. 📕❤️we are worth it!

[@danive89]

It's interesting that you mention losing pages when using the Happy Planner while plotting. I was thinking of using a ring binder for some plotting myself. I figured having the flexibility of being able to move around pages would help me keep things more organized rather than having to flip back and forward between ideas/stories. I will definitely keep in mind the challenges of having movable parts in a plotting notebook

[@cate5029]

Wow! What a transformation! Not only your closet, your line up as well. Love to see, you embrace a little simplicity while still keeping the notebooks that make you happy. I knew when I saw all of them on the floor that there inevitably would be a Hello Kitty section. ✨️💖💖✨️

[@helpwakethepeople987]

I can only dream of a day I have as many things as you for your notebooks ❤ My notebook collection is growing over the years and I do need to get over the fear of being perfect in them and just use them lol 😅 love your videos and it inspires me so much! You are the first one I found that introduced me to this community. For many years, I thought I was weird bc I love paper , notebooks , agendas and pens! Lol now I feel normal lol Love you and your content !

[@lindaa1540]

The notebook closet looks great! It must be such fun to go back through the old journals and see how far you've come.

[@Winchesterly]

My mom just got me this set of three super cute little notebooks that have forest animals and mushrooms on them, now I need to think of something fun to do with them!

[@OdonnaConley]

Glad that I am not the only one that loves collecting notebooks.

[@TheFallenAngel152]

Nobody can ever complain about my notebook collection ever again! 😍Soo pretty

[@sharkpopsicles]

I loved seeing your entire Archer & Olive haul - I have one A&O notebook that my friend gifted to me a couple years ago and I open it up about twice a year to *finally* use it and never do. It's too precious, probably the most expensive notebook I own. 😂

[@estivaldawn]

I'm using my Hobonichi Cousin as my primary planner where the weekly sections are for my thoughts after writing for the day. I'm also using a Hobonichi Weeks (a carryover from 2022) to document my word counts. In all, I have two places to document my writing thoughts until April when the Weeks is finished. While watching this, I did realize I need to start a story inspiration journal again since I've watched a lot of movies and TV shows where I'm getting inspired.

[@wesleyteel8676]

So glad I'm not the only one with dedicated shelves for my notebooks 😅 I swear I'll use them one day!

[@feelswriter]

I finally get how really high quality those Archer & Olive journaled are! Wow.

[@tblackthorne]

I ADORE Archer and Olive notebooks. the 192 pages I have now is my journal/daily page that I'm using. the top is Affirmation. I draw a circle and write about moon cycles and what to work on during that part of the cycle. Next to that I write 7 lines of what I want to Manifest. Under that is a rectangle for my tarot card drawn and next to that is what the card means and how it might apply to my day. Underneath it all is a section for me to work on to do for today.

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

Love the way your notebook closet ended up looking 😍 but sad your camera was sacrificed😭 I started a new planner and I'm happy to say I have been good using it daily, have a few notebooks where I've been brainstorming and plotting, and another to gather my research info for the story. Also started a happy planner notebook to gather all my scenes ideas so that they can be moved after I pass them and start organizing them. And because apparently I just can't start a book without having ideas for another one I started a notebook to gather ideas for potential book 2 and 3, the idea just morphed into a trilogy, and I'm already getting info on my 2nd book main characters and scene ideas, also situations for book 3 where the mystery that tie everything together will be solved) 😅 soooo I'm using my notebooks happily. And will need to add Archer and Olive to my checkout list for the end of this year along with Notebook therapy (as I once again want the mystery box)🙃

[@Road2Peachtree]

I think I literally shed a tear of joy seeing all those notebooks 😆

[@ecr.7695]

We each have our own main collection that brings us join. Though mine are books, my planning collection is still not small 😅. So glad that you were able to organize your notebook collection to your own taste, and keeping said notebook challenge real. I’m also making my Sterling Ink B6 planner as my journal and hadn’t used a lot of its features since I’d been focusing on the blank pages. I think I’m all set for the year, but I do plan to add a junk journal just to help with my creativity and use my stash. But that junk journal is not in a rush to be created and I plan to have it started whenever I feel like it. Have a great start to 2023 🎉!

[@michellederoche-johnson9977]

Perfect timing! I'm such an information "junkie", and I've found that I take notes on EVERYTHING in sooooo many places....I'm also in the mindset of consolidating notebooks so I can actually FIND what I've written! 🙂

[@jamiesnook6020]

I'm happy that there is someone else who loves notebooks like me and you have given me inspiration to get more

[@hpfchamber]

That Archer & Olive with the moon on it from the Halloween collection is absolutely gorgeous! I love it.

[@daphnefaff]

I like to keep empty electronics boxes too. Probably a hangover from moving house so often.

[@lilyanlytle623]

Hi Sarra, I have missed being in your community. Coming back feels like putting on a warm blanket. I got my first Hobonichi this year and I'm excited to see how I end up using it even if it is just an ongoing to-do list. I'm so happy to see you settled into your new house. Your closet mess is like my room. LOL I am inspired to organize as well. 💞 Lilyán Navarro

[@Journalique]

Thanks for the inspo to continue straightening up all of my blank notebooks!

[@thrifty.jeanne]

I followed your advice and finally cracked the spine of a journal I've been hoarding for years, too afraid to use it! It's now my sewing journal and I'm really enjoying it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Shellysdungeonlife]

I love how your notebook closet looks! I'm using the blackout Halloween Archer and Olive as my bullet journal for 2023. I finally realized I can't do weekly spreads to plan because I just don't plan that way. One monthly task list works best for me. Super excited for my bullet journal this year.

[@dawndalton952]

I've been thinking about going through all of my notebooks (mostly spiral bound because I worked somewhere I could buy them for super duper cheap and I'm less precious about using them), but I don't have any place to store them where I can just pull them off the shelf.

[@CraftingVicky]

OMG DROOOL over your notebook closet! I LOVE it!!!! it's just amazing and so sorry about your camera loss :( that sucks. I would for sure love to participate in the giveaway which is as usual so generous of you.

[@lizisplanning9369]

This video is all my favorite things in one. Notebooks, pens and organizing 😅 mostly I need organization because of pens, planners and notebooks 😂

[@bethcox3226]

Organizing all those notebooks and supplies looked like a really big task! But I bet you feel so much better for getting it done.

[@junetakey]

I love the way George helps you. That is so awesome and so special. You guys are inspiring.

[@Juntaine]

I love the A&O purple moth notebook so much. Once I got my hands on one, nothing else has grabbed me in the same way.

[@monab6033]

Ohhhhhhh how exciting an archer and olive giveaway 🎉🎉🎉 you are so sweet to give people the opportunity to use notebooks you enjoy ❤️

[@LeeAnneRMT]

I would love a notebook closet. You did such a nice job on it. I'm just finishing up a notebook, I just put almost everything in it, no rhyme or reason. I would love an Archer & Olive notebook.

[@lunalion8380]

Your collection of Hello Kitty notebooks make me smile! Love this organizing idea!, and sharing your O&A notebooks!

[@annieway35]

I also have a notebook closet! It's my coat closet, smaller with no shelves, but I got a cube shelf from Target that fills the space nicely. I have to periodically go through it and organize my writing notebooks and journals. I just can't get rid of some of my old journals, even if I only wrote on five pages.

[@kaulabobo2575]

I love this ❤️! I wish I could find hello kitty notebooks, seems I can't ever find any, super cute!

[@shellsandwood]

I love Archer and Olive, my son who is now 5 is named Archer so i'm especially fond of them. Loved your haul! And great job on organizing the closet. It came out so good!

[@lindseytaylor7583]

I am so jelly on a biscuit! I love the notebook closet!! That is notebook goals!

[@debbiestherapy]

I got my first Archer and Olive Notebook this holiday season. I just know it will not be my last. Looking at your collection always makes me so happy. I fear it is a “fix” for my own addiction but it truly does make me happy! Happy New Year to you and your family. ❤

[@patriciacorcoran8532]

Wow! I love your notebook closet! You have given me some ideas for my home office. Thank you for being you. Sarra.

[@graceangelica6552]

I just found your channel a little while ago and have been binging this series for the past week and it made me so unreasonably excited to see a current one!!! This series has inspired me to use some of my notebooks that I’ve been holding on to for a while now! You are so amazingly inspirational !!! ❤️

[@lulubee2001]

That was an amazing organization of your notebook closet! Decluttering that must have felt so good. And you've made me want to try out a black paper notebook with those flip throughs. So beautiful! Thank you for always sharing your hauls.

[@authorashleynicole]

I love seeing your stationary addiction because it makes me feel less self conscious about my own 😂

[@jenniferglover6417]

Love your Archer and Olive haul! I have been dying to try one but haven't been able to afford one yet. Beautiful choices! And your newly organized shelves look great!

[@inkayork]

I've been approaching my notebook hoard without fear since watching your notebook challenge videos, so I can justify buying more now😆 I don't know why I was so scared of those blank pages, but I'm over it. Your notebook cupboard looks amazing, by the way. RIP your camera 😭

[@paigebrinkley7067]

I'm now obsessed with A&O.... I hate that I missed that sale! I would've done some serious shopping 🤣

[@RPBSpeaks]

I'm working on my planner for January and always come to see what you're up to! LOL I'm determined to get this draft done this month. I'm halfway there with more than 25k words (first romance novel). I have your writing planner from Etsy and organized it last night. I'm determined to write a series and this year is the year I get it done. Thanks for sharing so much on your channel. It really is encouraging!

[@jeanneadams3062]

I adore those Archer and Olive Halloweenie ones! So cute. I'm jelly for your closet space! So awesome. I'm putting that on my vision board - have enough storage. Grins. Thanks for all you do - can't wait for the new Publish and Thrive!

[@MichelledeVriesAuthor]

you have been an inspiration over the years for me to also go through my notebooks. and this year i finallllllllly had to buy a new one because i actually ran out (which is crazy, i had so many bullet journal notebooks that i never used), love this challenge and it's crazy to think about how its already been a few years!

[@jenniferbaumer1654]

This whole video just makes me happy. I love the notebooks before, during and after the process. They're just waiting there for inspiration.

[@karu_91]

Took me weeks, but I finally decided how to manage my notebooks this year… now I have to set up them xD january is a weird month, and we are enjoying summer over here xD lots of love!!

[@Paige_Y]

The after shot of your notebook closet looks great! Archer and Olive notebooks look great for daily tarot journaling!

[@machellemcbride4637]

You’re collection looks great! I hope it makes it easier for you to find what you need. Yellowstone is a total trip! 😂 We’re watching it, and I bought my sister a shirt that says, “Sorta Sweet, Sorta Beth Dutton”. I’m not sure how far y’all are, but it gets crazy! Hope you have a good Nee Year and Q1.

[@staceya8961]

I look forward to these videos each month since I love notebooks. Since your starting to use notion more in your business I hope you still do this monthly. 🤞🏾😊

[@dayannemorato24]

You did a great job with the closet Sarra! I gasped when I saw your stack of hello kitty notebooks, all of them look lovely. Also, you have such a lovely collection of Archer and Olive notebooks, the two that you got from the Halloween collection are stunning. The white one that you got for you sister is one of my favorites. And wow the green one that you're going to giveaway is so so beautiful. I'm trying to decide which notebook to use this year as my journal (might have a look at Archer and Olive site after your video 😉). Have a great week Sarra! ❤️

[@funscorp]

I would love one of those notebooks. Thanks for sharing. Now I don’t feel crazy when I buy yet another notebook!

[@emielou]

The cupboard is looking fantastic. I love the Archer and Olive haul, I've been tempted by the acrylic pens so many times:)

[@kathleenrampant1691]

Oh to have a whole cupboard of notebooks! Living the dream! ❤

[@SallySueSaywhatagain]

Ohh, I love a notebook challenge! And A&O notebooks are such a luxury. So gorgeous!!

[@odiodele1407]

My first notebook of the year is actually one I made myself!

[@sarahhand8637]

I appreciate how thoughtfully you organized your stash. Looking forward to seeing how you use some of your notebooks this year ☺️

[@hellothisismo]

Oh, that closet ended up beautiful - one of my goals this year is to use my notebooks more, so these are always an inspiration

[@janinedoller9610]

LOVE your Notebook closet organisation, and love your A&O haul! I live vicariously for A&O journals... 🤣 That said, I'd LOVE to be in the running for the giveaway!

[@kaylaeshbaugh4717]

I love all these. I need to buy some more notebooks!!!

[@JournalGingerbreadcookies]

I’m addicted to notebooks and stickers