There is a particular kind of planner shopper who does not need another pretty notebook. They need a system that can hold appointments, chores, habits, money notes and the random tasks that otherwise disappear. I spent time working through the current range at Steph Pase Planners to see whether the layouts feel genuinely useful or simply busy. My short verdict: this is a thoughtful Australian stationery range, but the right format matters more than the cover.
The store is built around making overwhelm more manageable through planners and organisation tools. It offers yearly diaries, compact formats, notebooks, sticky notes and accessories, with a strong emphasis on practical prompts. The most convincing details are the everyday ones: timed schedules, lined task space, storage pockets, trackers and review pages. Those features give the range a clear point of difference from a blank journal.
- Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly planning layers
- Reflection, reset and goal-setting prompts
- Useful extras such as pockets, stickers and ribbon bookmarks
- Several sizes for home, study, teaching and business routines
That breadth is helpful, though it also creates the first decision: do you want a full command centre, a portable diary or a place to capture loose thoughts? I would make that choice before getting distracted by colourways. The Steph Pase Planners collection is easiest to judge when you start with the way you actually plan.
The full-size option is the serious workhorse
The 2027 2-Day Planner – Black is listed at $79.95 and is the clearest example of the brand’s structured approach. Two days share a page, with a daily schedule, lined to-do space and room for notes. That layout should suit anyone who wants appointments and tasks visible together without sacrificing a weekly overview.
On paper, the specification is substantial: 324 pages, 120gsm FSC paper, monthly tab dividers, storage pockets, a PVC sleeve, five sticker sheets and three ribbon bookmarks. It also includes yearly, quarterly and monthly planning, a vision board, habit tracking, budgets and a cleaning schedule. In other words, this is more than a calendar. It asks you to review your life at several levels.
The trade-off is physical commitment. At roughly 23cm by 22cm by 4.2cm and around 1120g, it is not a throw-in-your-handbag diary. I like that honesty in the specs: the generous system is useful precisely because it gives each planning layer room, but it may be too much if you only need a weekly list.
- Best for: home, work and personal planning in one place
- Watch the size: it is a desk-friendly planner, not a minimalist pocket book
- Good detail: the lined daily task area answers a common planner annoyance
The pocket format earns its place
For a smaller routine, the 2027 Pocket Planner – Bluebelle is listed at $36.95. It keeps the brand’s planning idea in a more portable format, with the Bluebelle floral cover providing a softer, less office-like feel. I would shortlist it for commuting, appointments and quick planning when a full-size planner would stay at home.
A pocket planner cannot offer the same amount of space, so the question is not whether it replaces the 2-Day Planner. It is whether its smaller footprint increases the odds that you will actually open it. That is a meaningful design benefit. The range also makes room for dedicated capture tools, including the ‘Notes’ Lined B5 Notepad – Berry at $12.95, which is a sensible companion for longer lists and meeting notes.
- Choose the planning size you will carry or leave open
- Decide whether timed schedules or open notes matter more
- Check the included extras before adding accessories
- Use the first month to test the layout, not just the cover
Small stationery details make the system more usable
The supporting products are where Steph Pase Planners feels most like a complete desk system. The Berry B5 notepad gives overflow thoughts a defined home, while the The Luxe Pen – Bluebelle is listed at $10.95 and adds a coordinated writing tool. Neither is essential, but both make the daily ritual more inviting, which can be the difference between a system that gets used and one that sits on a shelf.
I also like the logic behind the sticky-note range. A note can move from a brain dump to a planner page without forcing you to rewrite it immediately. That is a small but practical response to messy planning. The important caveat is that accessories work best after you know your base format. Buying the stationery extras first could create a prettier desk without solving the original organisation problem.
The notepad is the practical capture layer; the pen is the small finishing detail. Both are optional, but they make the desk setup feel deliberate.
There is a nice consistency across the collection, but I would keep the spending disciplined. The full stationery selection is tempting because the colours coordinate. A planner, one capture pad and a pen are enough to test the method. Add sticky notes or pockets once a real use case appears.
- Start with one planner or notebook
- Add a pen only if your current one is unreliable
- Use sticky notes for genuinely movable tasks
- Review the system after four weeks
What works
- Layouts cover daily detail and bigger-picture reviews
- Prices are visible on the product pages
- Formats suit different planning habits
- Included pockets and stickers add practical value
Keep in mind
- The full-size planner is heavy and space-hungry
- Some layouts may feel too guided for blank-page planners
- Accessories can become unnecessary extras
- Prices and availability can change around new-year launches
My evidence-led verdict is that Steph Pase Planners is worth considering if you want prompts and structure rather than a blank diary. The 2-Day Planner is the strongest all-rounder for a desk-based routine, while the Pocket Planner is the more realistic choice for portability. I would begin with the format that matches your actual week, then build the supporting stationery slowly.
If you are ready to compare the layouts, colours and current prices for yourself, the official Steph Pase Planners range is the sensible next stop. Check the page details before ordering, especially if you are choosing a presale planner or building a larger stationery bundle.