The best diaries for 2018

Faber & Faber Poetry Diary

Forget the inspirational quotes plastered across social media – for a daily dose of creativity instead turn to some of the literary greats. This diary from renowned publisher Faber & Faber brings together important works from leading poets past and present, including William Blake, Sylvia Plath, William Wordsworth and John Keats.

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£12.99; faber.co.uk

Smythson Panama Diary

Smythson is synonymous with the very finest diaries, and few come with such a pedigree as the Panama. The design of this portable companion dates back to 1908, defined by its elegant cross-grain leather cover. Available in a variety of colours and with sophisticated gilt-edged paper, despite its good looks it's more than robust enough to accompany its owner wherever it's required.

£35; smythson.com

Katie Leamon Oxbridge Diary

Katie Leamon's chic and contemporary stationery, born out of her love for clean design and beautiful typography, has won favour with the likes of Selfridges, Harrods and Fortnum & Mason and is now stocked across their stores. The Oxbridge perfectly epitomises this modern aesthetic, with a subtle green and pink cover able to be personalised with gold foiling.

From £28; katieleamon

Liberty London Ianthe Diary

Channel Art Nouveau grandeur with this leather option from Liberty London embossed with its iconic Ianthe print. The botanically-inspired motif created around 1900 by French designer R Beauclair has become a classic part of the department store's repertoire, here presented in leather paired with gold-edged ivory pages.

£50; libertylondon.com

Mulberry Postman's Lock Agenda

This refillable agenda, available in an assortment of shades of grain leather, features elegant signature Mulberry touches including a discreet embossed logo and is fastened with the iconic postman's lock. Inside is everything you need to keep all areas of your life well organised, from pages for your calendar, diary, notes and addresses to the handy credit card slips and pocket for business cards.

£295; mulberry.com