It's that time of year again, which excites stationery nerds to no end. The new year calls for a new calendar and planner. Also, oh, the thrill of jotting down your thoughts on the first page of your notebook. Now, considering we've bonded over our shared love for calendars and yearly planners, let me share a list of some of the coolest 2023 calendars and planners I've found online. Pick your favourite, and plan to achieve it all this coming year!
New Year, New Plans: Here Are 8 Brands For Artistic 2023 Planners & Calendars
Alicia Souza
We don't need to introduce her work or her beautiful creations, so let's dig right into Alicia Souza's 2023 planners. She's recently introduced the Busy Bee planner, which is a minimal one. It's for anyone who loves to write down—everything! Along with ample space to make notes, the planners include spacious monthly grids, monthly tasks and priorities, a monthly journal, favourite books and movies, highlights of the year, and stickers. The Florals Planner is my favourite because it comes in a cute letter and has spaces for things like a monthly shopping list, a list of books you've read, and all the other things I like to keep track of!
Price: Starting at INR 1,799
LBB Picks: Purple Florals Ultimate Undated Planner and The Busy Bee Planner - Undated
Ekatra Handmade
The very first time I bought Ekatra by Aishwarya journals, I was in love with them. The women-owned company has just released its 2023 planners, which are both adorable and functional. These are made from handmade paper and are naturally eco-friendly.
Price: INR 350
LBB Picks: Art Calendar & Flower Press Calendar
Odd Giraffe
Odd Giraffe made quite an appearance on Instagram, and there was a time when everyone talked about its chic stationery. So, naturally, it's the first brand that came to mind while recommending planners for 2023. This year, they've introduced 2023 planners with floral and botanical prints, solid colours, vintage themes, and on and on. What's in it for you? Monthly goals, reflections, habit trackers, monthly overview pages, and lots and lots of stickers (our favourite bit!). Plus, you can even customise the planners with your name or intials.
Price: INR 1,799
LBB Picks: Tropical Dreams and Good Times
Bare Necessities
Bare Necessities, our guide for all things zero-waste, offers their sustainable planner! From weekly and monthly planning sheets to mindful tips on sustainability, this planner is perfect for minimalist stationery lovers.
Price: INR 1,200
LBB Pick: Bare's Undated Planner
The Messy Corner
If you like Pinterest-y pastel hues, The Messy Corner planners are a great place to fit your 2023 goals. The hardbound planners are put together in a gold wire-o binding and have gold foil accents. The planner is all packed with holidays marked, a habit and fitness tracker, illustrations, a vision board, and everything you'd like to keep a note of. The most amazing part is that the planner comes with 3 freebies: a passport cover, a coin pouch, and an A6 2023 book.
Price: INR 2,299
LBB Picks: Personalised Good Vibes Planner and Personalised Celebrating You Planner
The Art Loom
The Art Loom 2023 planners are very retro! These are for you if you like them to be compact, easy to carry, and refreshing to write in. Get organised and creative in the coming year with its notes and doodle pages, various tracker pages, and cool artworks.
Price: INR 1,990
LBB Picks: Sunshine Checks and Feel The Magic
The June Shop
The 2023 planners from The June Shop are meant to remind you to slow down and practice self-care. The vivid illustrations will make your day bright. It comes with unique things like an Ikigai worksheet, positive Spotify song codes, a bucket list, and skills to build lists.
Price: INR 2,299
LBB Picks: Do What You Love and You Decide Your Vibe
Doodle Collection
From a fitness plan to tracking meals, and from quote cards to creative activities, this planner is actually more than just a planner. This one is surely worth the purchase. Plus, it also makes a great gift for the holiday season!
Discounted Price: Starting at INR 295
LBB Picks: Doodle Dreamy Start - Black - Hard Bound A5 Daily Planner and Doodle Happy Day - Blue - Hard Bound A5 Daily Planner
Pro-Tip
Looking for journals instead? Head over to this list of best journals that will help you get organised. While you're at it, you may want to check out these online sustainable stationery brands to shop from.