At this time of year, many of us feel compelled to declare resolutions, which can end up feeling like rather punishing self-improvement targets, rather than things we can actually look forward to!
So this year, we are inviting you to share your plans for the year ahead instead, because putting things in the Diary (either in pen, or pencil), gives us things to look forward to as the days start getting longer and the year starts to take shape.
For a chance to win a 2026 Diary Gift Set with your choice of Diary, simply tell us in the comments below: 'What's in the Diary for 2026?'. See below for further details.
To kick things off, we invited some friends of Mark+Fold to share their plans for the year and here's what they had to say:
Margo Selby, British textile artist
"We are handweaving Vestements for Blackburn Cathedral's centenary this year, its a very special project which is keeping all the weavers busy."
Amy Cooper-Wright, Mark+Fold Founder
"After an incredible 10th anniversary year for Mark+Fold, I am excited to build on everything that we achieved last year. I am also hoping that 'Uncle Mark' will be treating me to a paper research trip to Japan!"
Patrick Grant, designer, presenter and founder of Community Clothing
"Trying to write another book, and now my house is largely done a lot of serious gardening."
Magnus Long, furniture designer
"Travel. Play. New collaborations."
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Tell us what's in your Diary for 2026?
Share your thoughts in the comments below or on Instagram @markandfold for a chance to win a 2026 Diary Gift Set.
Full Competition Terms here.
16 comments
Jan 22, 2026 • Posted by Anne Heaton
A gentle year adding meetings with family and friends to my diary together with music making and crafting events…..what could be better?
Jan 22, 2026 • Posted by Fiona
My family is preparing for a year away travelling. I want to trace and track our journey together around the world. Thank you for this chance!
Jan 22, 2026 • Posted by Moira Jones
This year, I want to focus on growing my private practice, alongside working on my terrible procrastination when it comes to accounts… Also, looking forward to paper, paper and more paper..trip to Japan in October!
Jan 22, 2026 • Posted by Suzie
This year my husband and I will be celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. So looking forward to a lovely family party
Jan 22, 2026 • Posted by Helen
I’d plan out all the classes and exhibitions for my dream warehouse …that I hope is happening later this year!!!
Jan 22, 2026 • Posted by Sally
I’m looking forward to more paper time this year, and less screen time… can’t wait to put a few nights out planned into my new diary!
Jan 09, 2026 • Posted by Ellis
Getting one step closer to finishing my graphic design degree! plenty of doodling, note taking and spending all night on Indesign i expect :)
Jan 09, 2026 • Posted by Simon Albert
Hallo, I’m looking forward to filling my M&F Travel Journal with exciting trips abroad; and planning the renovation of my home kitchen and various business ideas with my M&F notebooks. Thanks, Simon Albert
Jan 09, 2026 • Posted by Lisa Cherryman
I’m hoping that the clean pages of my fresh new ‘mark and fold’ diary, will help me plan a positive year ahead x
Jan 09, 2026 • Posted by Nicola Edmett
Looking forward to moving on after a difficult divorce and embracing the new!
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