I am a self-admitted planner junkie. Stickers, gel pens, washi tape...the whole shebang, it’s right up my alley. I enjoy taking an hour or so to work on my planner while sipping some tea on a Sunday evening--it’s like my moment of zen before the chaos of the work week begins.
This year, I chose a planner that I thought would suit my needs better than my previous planner. My 2020 planner was bulky, didn’t have a lot of space to write and the layout I chose was all wrong for my needs. There was no customization whatsoever either, other than my initials on the front cover. I was uninspired.
So I went a completely different route for 2021, choosing a leather bound folio style in a smaller profile. I chose a layout I thought I would like (I don’t) and options I thought I would be useful (they aren’t). Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful folio, well made and quite chic, but I abandoned it halfway through the year again, uninspired.
Enter Purple Trail.
This year, I chose a planner that I thought would suit my needs better than my previous planner. My 2020 planner was bulky, didn’t have a lot of space to write and the layout I chose was all wrong for my needs. There was no customization whatsoever either, other than my initials on the front cover. I was uninspired.
So I went a completely different route for 2021, choosing a leather bound folio style in a smaller profile. I chose a layout I thought I would like (I don’t) and options I thought I would be useful (they aren’t). Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful folio, well made and quite chic, but I abandoned it halfway through the year again, uninspired.
Enter Purple Trail.
Product Review: Purple Trail Custom Planner
Offering cards, invites, stationery and--obvi--planners, PurpleTrail is an online design center that allows its customers to express their creativity through use of their 1,000+ designs, or upload and design your own. No matter what you are looking to create, Purple Trail can help walk you through the process with its dedicated customer support and professional printing team.
When you check out the Purple Trail website, you’ll see the myriad selection of planners you can choose from: There are life planners, teacher, student and mom planners; wedding planners, pregnancy planners and fitness planners.
When you check out the Purple Trail website, you’ll see the myriad selection of planners you can choose from: There are life planners, teacher, student and mom planners; wedding planners, pregnancy planners and fitness planners.
For starters, I chose a spiral bound, 6” x 8” planner with the Synthetic Cover with Frost Sheet, but you can also choose from a laminated cover or even a hard book cover, which is a great option if you tend to carry your planner with you and use it on the daily.
Purple Trail planners are crazy customizable. There are SO many covers to choose from, I couldn’t even count them all, but rest assured there’s something for everyone. And if you DON’T see something that piques your interest, you can always upload your own design!
Customizing your planner can be tricky (especially if you don’t have much experience in online design programs), so take your time to play around with the different options before you commit to your final design. You can always save and name your design before exiting, and go back in and make changes.
Purple Trail planners are crazy customizable. There are SO many covers to choose from, I couldn’t even count them all, but rest assured there’s something for everyone. And if you DON’T see something that piques your interest, you can always upload your own design!
Customizing your planner can be tricky (especially if you don’t have much experience in online design programs), so take your time to play around with the different options before you commit to your final design. You can always save and name your design before exiting, and go back in and make changes.
After designing the cover of your planner, you can choose your layout. Standard layouts include Horizontal Weekly, Vertical Weekly, Vertical Hourly (1 hour increments), Vertical Hourly (15 minute increments), 3 Section Weekly, Quad Weekly, 1 page/day, 2 pages/day or a Monthly Grid. Additionally, you can choose from a colorful spread or a neutral gray spread. I chose a neutral gray horizontal, 2 page weekly grid because I find I can use the space to write without committing to specific times of the day.
Customization includes choosing anywhere from 6 months to 18 months, and you can begin with any month of the year you’d like.
My planner arrived quickly, and boxed so carefully in kraft paper and bubble wrap. Along with some advertisements, I received a 20% off coupon toward a future purchase, which I definitely will be taking advantage of.
Customization includes choosing anywhere from 6 months to 18 months, and you can begin with any month of the year you’d like.
My planner arrived quickly, and boxed so carefully in kraft paper and bubble wrap. Along with some advertisements, I received a 20% off coupon toward a future purchase, which I definitely will be taking advantage of.
My first impression of the planner I received was that it was EXACTLY as I had designed it, and even better quality than I anticipated. The paper quality is thick and smooth and the layout I chose is clear and concise. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the synthetic cover included both the front and back of the planner, which I wasn’t anticipating. I don’t ever recall owning a spiral bound planner that had a sturdy, protective cover for both the front and back.
The 6” x 8” size is the perfect size for my needs. It will fit perfectly in my tote while not taking up too much space in my bag or on my desk. Even though this isn’t the hardcover, I have no doubt that this planner will stand up to regular wear and tear as I take it throughout my travels.
If you’re looking for a new planner, or if you’re considering holiday greeting cards or party invitations, check out Purple Trail. You can save 15% off everything across their site using code: GET15OFF!
The 6” x 8” size is the perfect size for my needs. It will fit perfectly in my tote while not taking up too much space in my bag or on my desk. Even though this isn’t the hardcover, I have no doubt that this planner will stand up to regular wear and tear as I take it throughout my travels.
If you’re looking for a new planner, or if you’re considering holiday greeting cards or party invitations, check out Purple Trail. You can save 15% off everything across their site using code: GET15OFF!
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