In an increasingly digital world you may expect that the use of note tools, apps and online calendars to have made carrying a paper diary redundant. Silk lined, with gilt-edged pale blue paper, and a silver slide closure, it’s a masterclass in luxury.

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Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Handbound in the UK using traditional techniques, Aspinal’s week to view diary is crafted using the finest full-grain leather and features cream pages with gold gilt edges for an added touch of luxury. Housed in a soft cover and designed with an elasticated fastening so you can keep everything securely in one place, it includes a clear pocket at the back for loose sheets and reminders. Perennially classic, in a classic grain leather with the brand’s iconic Postman’s Lock, two vertical sleeves for folded papers, four credit card holders, and one pen loop, with inserts included, you’ll have everything you need to keep your affairs in check next year.If you’re someone who flies through notebooks at a rapid pace and always has one on the go, a refillable notebook is a great investment.

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So much so, Papier's predicting a 20% increase in diary sales this year, particularly among younger audiences. Fitted with a fabric dark-blue colour, accented by bright orange writing on the front, it is a slightly more refreshed take on the traditional sleek black notebook. For effortless planning in the chicest way possible, look no further than Smythson’s Soho Diary crafted using the fine leather goods brand’s classic embossed leather. If this sounds like you, then Papier is the place to go, where most of the diaries have sections for monthly objectives. Their notebooks come in a wide range of designs and colours, with each including the option to add a name, message or title to the front cover.

If you’re likely to be using your planner for work, ones with goal driven attributes may be helpful to maximise your productivity, make sure you hit your deadlines, and to give you some much needed motivation to get up and go every morning.