We pause our regularly scheduled Inkmas to announce a very special giveaway. A kind reader has an extra Hobonichi Techo (classic A6-sized, Monday Start for 2026) that she doesn’t need and asked that I give it to a reader. For full details on this planner, check out the full description on 1101.
If you missed a chance to buy one domesitcally or are feeling a little strapped for cash this year, this may be your chance to get a new planner thanks to the kindness of a stranger. A Santa gift!
TO ENTER: Leave a comment below and tell me how you might “pay it forward” if you win. Play along and type in something. It makes reading through entries more interesting for me, okay? One entry per person.
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FINE PRINT: All entries must be submitted by 10pm CDT on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. All entries must be submitted at wellappointeddesk.com, not Instagram, X, Tumblr or Facebook, okay? Winner will be announced on Monday. Winner will be selected by random number generator from entries that played by the rules (see above). Please include your actual email address in the comment form so that I can contact you if you win. I will not save email addresses or sell them to anyone — pinky swear. If winner does not respond within 5 days, I will draw a new giveaway winner. Shipping via USPS first class is covered. Additional shipping options or insurance will have to be paid by the winner. We are generous but we’re not made of money. US and APO/AFO only, sorry.
And now back to our holiday tradition, Inkmas, already in progress.
I would love the Hobonichi and I will pay it forward by sharing my techo setup
My family has been helping individuals with food instability and plan to continue to do so.
I’ve been interested in Hobanachi planners, but haven’t been able to commit – winning this would be a lovely opportunity!
I would handwrite a thank you note to the generous donor!
I would use this planner to (1) learn how to spell Hobonichi without first having to look it up; and (2) plan dinners for 2026 for friends and family. If the latter doesn’t work, I will give it to my child (who shall remain nameless, but is not a good planner. You know who you are). Many thanks to the generous donor.
Oh my goodness, I so want this! I will pay it forward by planning out my art-ivism with the planner!
I would pay it forward by volunteering at my local arts and crafts thrift store. I love meeting everyone who comes in and hearing all of the creative ideas!