In this video I’m setting up my 2026 Hemlock & Oak B5 Cloth Cover planner in the Fawn colour, and I’m taking you through how I like to get it ready before the year really kicks off. I used this exact planner all through 2025 and, honestly, it’s just perfect for me—B5 gives me the space I need, the cloth cover feels really cozy and sturdy, and it’s the kind of planner that makes me want to actually sit down and plan. I’m focusing on the practical side of a set up: getting the planner prepped so it’s functional, easy to use, and feels like “mine” from day one. If you’re also choosing between Hemlock & Oak options, this is a great companion to my other 2026 videos (flip-throughs, paper review, and the weekly/daily flex cover set up) so you can see how the different formats fit different planning styles. By the end, you’ll have a clear idea of why I keep coming back to Hemlock & Oak for memory-keeping meets real-life planning, and how I approach a calm, creative set up that I can actually keep up with.