Just like opening a fresh notebook at the start of a new school term, getting a brand-spanking-new diary for the next year fills us with excitement for all of the possibilities that lie ahead. 

Each clean page is the chance to make an amazing plan, visit somewhere new or book into an empowering course, making the coming year even better than the last. 

But for maximum productivity, we reckon a diary that is as pretty as possible is essential. Being such huge stationery fans, we’re always on the hunt for unbelievably beautiful paper goods, and in this round-up of the most stylish 2019 diaries and planners we’ve picked the crème de la crème from both independent brands and well-known crowd pleasers. 

Unicorn Magic 

Do we even need to explain our love for this one? We think not. Just looking at this blessing of unicorns (that’s the official name for a group of those mythical beings, don’t you know) brings us joy. 

papier.com, £21.99

Frankie Diary 2019

This Aussie magazine and store creates a new pastelly-perfect diary every year, filled with spaces to scribble ideas, a pocket for momentos and cute extras like gift tags and stickers. There are monthly overviews at the beginning, with the main sections being broken down by week over a double page spread. 

frankiepress.com, £17 

2019 Diary

This empowering MiGoals diary is split into three sections so you can write out your goals, plan out your week and budget your life with an extra bonus section for note taking, doodling or brainstorming. 2019, we’re coming for you. 

moxon.london.com, £21.99

Kate Spade New York Flamingo Dot Diary 2019

Kate Spade, metallics and a bold floral print - this diary is a dream for many reasons. The fabulous casing encases monthly and weekly spreads, notes, holidays and celebrations, with playful foiled stickers to mark your place.

johnlewis.com, £28 – £32 

The Jag

We can’t resist this Papier hardback diary, designed by Desmond and Dempsey, with its stand-out, chic print. Inside, you’ll find weekly, monthly and yearly overviews, plus plenty of space for all your goals, important dates and to-dos.

papier.com, £21.99

Liberty London Leather Ianthe Medium Notebook

For timeless sophistication, stay classic. Liberty London is an institution known for its spot-on style and this metallic, leather diary is just that. It has a day per page view and handy informational pages, but we love its gold-gilded edges the most.

libertylondon.com, £50

Not only is this diary a looker, it’s thoughtful, too. At the end of every month there’s a section that helps you set goals and reflect on the last four weeks, to encourage “you to dive deeper into what makes up your days, weeks and months.”

frankstationary.com, £16

Travel Planner - Paradiso

Ban.do know how to brighten up our days with a jazzy pattern, like this tropical floral one, that houses a very practical planner underneath. Far from your average, this planner is packed full of cool stuff that will see you through the next three years, with packing lists, a place to jot down day-to-day plans, travel stickers and postcards to send home.

uk.bando.com, £26

Geo Appointment Planner 2019

This geometric lovely is a zip bag and an appointment planner in one, which means that wherever you are you will have all your planning tools on hand. Store your pens, notes, stickers and other bits and pieces inside the zip bag cover of the planner. Smart, hey?

papersmiths.co.uk, £17.99

Leather Personal Planner 

Plan ahead with this 18-month navy planner. We love the leather case, which keeps all of your plans tucked away neatly inside. For maximum organisation, there’s sections for what to do, meetings and notes. 

kikki-k.com, £39

Yoga Ladies

Owning a diary scattered in these cute yoga ladies designed by Danielle Kroll will give you enough smiles to see you through to 2020. 

papier.com, £21.99

Festive Stars 2019 Soho Diary 

Who are we to resist this starry, celestial pattern by Smythson? It has a week-to-view layout with notes page, printed on gold-edged, pale blue Featherweight paper. Fancy. 

smythson.com, £175

2019 Mini Weekly Agenda Refill 

Filled with colourful travel-inspired stickers and illustrations, this 2019 planner courtesy of Louis Vuitton is stylish and practical.

uk.louisvuitton.com, £43

12-Month Weekly Notebook Planner 

If you’re on the hunt for a classic option then look no further than this bold blue find from Moleskine. With space to jot down your ideas, to-do lists and your weekly appointments, it’s a handy piece of stationary to see you through 2019 in an organised fashion. 

gb.moleskine.com, £15.99

The evidence of stress in our lives is everywhere, from bad sleep to increased anxiety. So in January 2019, stylist.co.uk is dedicated to creating a life less frazzled. We’ll be focusing on uplifting news, feelgood features and recommendations for fun things to do, with the goal of making you feel calmer and more positive about the coming year.

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