I recently went to Los Angeles with Erin Condren and while I was there I had the pleasure of getting to sit down and talk with Erin herself. Erin was a pleasure to get to know! She clearly has big dreams, creativity out the wazoo and positivity to light the night sky.
I had quite a few questions, but my most burning one was, what type of planner did she use? Since she is the queen of planners I knew her planner would be impressive and sure enough, it didn’t disappoint.
What Type of Planner Does Erin Condren Use?
She shared that she was a die-hard vertical LifePlanner girl (which is my personal favorite), but she switched over to the hourly format to give it a try and hasn’t look back.
Her planner was color-coated with the Erin Condren pens (also a personal favorite) and she sprinkled in photos or memories similar to what I do here. She uses sticky notes until the hour or details are set in stone as a placeholder. She also used washi tape to block out multiple dates for travel or other activities.
I shared that I love my LifePlanner, but I get so nervous to cross things out or that I am going to mess it up and she said: “you just have to let that go!” Life isn’t perfect and the point of the planner is to…well plan! She did share she has a specific way that she crosses things out which looks like diagonal lines in a different color than the text.
I was also dying to know what was in her planny pack. A Planny Pack is a portable pouch that straps on to your planner to keep all your accessories in one place. Something I didn’t know was that when creating the planny pack she wanted it to be a fanny pack for your planner. Everyone thought she was kidding, but low and behold. I personally can’t go anywhere without my planny pack.
In her planny pack, she kept pens, washi tape, Compliment cards, gift cards, and other miscellaneous items.
And in case you were wondering, she had THIS cover on her planner.
In tandem with her LifePlanner, she uses a folio with Petite Planners. Each Petite Planner had a different purpose one was for gratitude, one was for budgeting, and one was for to do lists. The todo list planner was genius to me! Instead of clogging up your LifePlanner or writing it in a notebook keeping your to do lists in a planner style notebook was life changing to me!
I love to see how everyone decorate their planners and uses it to express their creativity. Some people go all out and cover each bit of space and others think of it more practically. I like to consider myself somewhere in the middle.
Carly Clark says
I love Erin Condren! I’m a teacher and it helps keep me organized and prepared to teach my little ones!
Alex says
I am obsessed with planning, planners, and planner accessories. I hope to win one of your giveaway prizes!!!
Libby says
I absolutely love my Life Planner!! I recently switched to the academic planner, and it has been perfect for grad school! I love adding some washi, and stickers to my weekly spread to add a bit of fun, and personality!!
Also love how it looks like you were too doing the Erin Condren Smile! 🙂
xoxo Libby
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Jamie says
Obssesed with this and making my EC wish list to match!
Anna Thompson says
I love their planners! I get the weekly one and keep my work Todo list, exercise schedule, meals and social events all in one place. I love the covers. I don’t have to commit to one style for a whole year, I can change as much as I want!
geliplans says
I love this! I’m somewhere in the middle, too, but lean toward the sticker side. Decorating makes my functional planner pretty and it’s my creative outlet. 💜
Rosalin says
I love Erin Condrwn. Im leaning towards sinplicity with white space planning. Because it is easier to focus on task needs to be done during the days/week.
Jenna Confer says
I love reading your blog! You’ve inspired me to be more organized and add creativity to my everyday activities. Thank you for being you!
Taylor Winters says
My husband built parts of the ATX Erin Condren store and got to meet her 😍 love her planners. I also get nervous about messing up so that makes me feel better that even hers has some marktheoughs 🙃
Amy says
Love your blog. Also enjoy following you on instagram. It
Helps me create new ideas for my planner.
Kristen Frampton says
So so fun! Love following your EC journey. I am on my second year using an EC planner ❤️
Ivorie Ladd says
Love your blog. My favorite is the Vertical layout. I live using my EC for my creative outlet.
Yenny Palacios says
my first time reading this blog and i love it!! my new go-to blog for now on!
Brittany says
I love planners! I am currently using a happy planner but have been thinking about using EC. Thank you for the fun post! I love seeing how other people use their planners.
Jessica says
I love my life planner! I got hooked on EC using their academic planner, but now I’m a life planner gal. I definitely will be trying the petite planners after reading your blog post.
Olivia dwyer says
My planner saves my life everyday! Loved hearing that she also uses the vertical hourly planner, that’s what led me to customizing my own – I couldn’t find any vertical planners in store.
Courtney McLain says
Erin Condren is the best!! What a cool opportunity to meet with her.
Casi says
I need a plan to pack!
Whenever I try a new planner I always end up coming back to EC.
Lauren says
Obsessed with Erin condren calendars! I have one ordered right now that I’m waiting to receive. ❤️
Charity says
My very first “fancy” adult planner that I ever bought was an EC planner! I have purchased several over the years, as well as many EC planner accessories. I always start with EC every year when trying to decide what type of planner I am going to use that particular year!
Also, how COOL it is that you got to have a sit-down chat with THE ERIN CONDREN!?!?! Fan-girly a bit over here! Thanks for sharing!
Shannyn Kyle says
Omg those planners are so pretty!! I love your blog 💕
Tammy Parker says
I love planners, journals, notepads etc. I love to hear the sound of the pages turning and the excitement of writing with a favorite pen!
Robin Wilson says
I loved reading this and think everyone who owns a EC planner, wanders how EC uses her planner! Does she add stickers, pictures? And you hit the nail, thanks! I know I was going through a tough time in life when my bestie introduced the ECLP to me and it really helped me through that rough season of my life!
Angela says
She did have some pictures printed out and washi taped in her weeks. She really had a lot of washi not as many stickers as I thought she would. I love hearing how your ECLP helped you!! I know it’s a lifesaver for me!