It’s finally time for a cozy sit-down where I share the actual tools (not my journal covers or inserts) that have made my journaling and planning process feel more effective and satisfying. I’m walking you through the essentials I reach for the most—especially the ones that support visual storytelling, because in my memory keeping journals I honestly don’t write that much. The photos are the highlight for me, so I’m sharing my go-to photo tools, plus the adhesives that truly changed the glue game when washi corners start lifting. I also talk about the “unconventional” journaling favorite that I use constantly: my iPad + Apple Pencil. I use it to look up inspiration, plan layouts, and illustrate in Procreate (especially right now while I’m building my Soft Pages mail club). From there, we get into the fun stuff—stamps and tiny portable inks, my favorite fountain pens (yes, I’m obsessed), and the exact regular pen I swear by for a super inky, pigmented planning experience. To wrap it up, I share the organizers and pouches that keep my whole setup functional around the house, plus a quarterly paper magazine subscription that’s basically a goldmine for thick, cuttable ephemera. If you’re trying to build a calm, intentional “journal ecosystem,” this video is my most-used lineup.