Although we are often glued to our smartphones and computer screens these days, we still treasure the act of putting pen to paper here at Living. A recent peek at our editors’ desks unearthed an eclectic collection of their well-loved notebooks (photographed above) packed with to-do lists, appointments, ideas, and other musings.

With 2013 upon us, we’re inspired to start fresh on the crisp blank pages of a new day planner. Here are our favorites.

FOR YOUR PURSE …

1. Tuck one of these tiny monthly planners by dozi into your pocket for the ultimate on-the-go organizer. $11.50.

2. The inside covers of Mr. Boddington’s Studio’s agenda are covered in hand-drawn designs, such as stripes and wood-grain waves. $75.

3. Ciak’s super-soft Italian leather daily calendar from Jenni Bick Bookbinding is secured with a sturdy elastic band. $18.

4. The minimalistic look of this Julia Kostreva notebook continues onto its roomy unlined pages. $22.

FOR YOUR DESK …

5. Each of these geometric organizers by Parisian company Astier de Villatte are typeset by hand and printed on a vintage press. $60.

6. Fill russel+hazel’s three-ring binder with a custom mix of monthly, weekly, and daily calendar pages. From $24.

7. Party hosts will love this Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery journal’s five-year holiday calendar and eleven pages of entertaining advice. $15.99.

8. You’ll never lose sight of these bright neon Graphic Image agendas. $80.

Lindsey Mather is an Editorial Assistant at Martha Stewart Living exploring New York City one meatball at a time. 

(top photo by Mike Krautter)