I’m using 3 main journals for the year: planner, diary, and commonplace journals. Here’s how I set them up, along with some tips, and Washi tape inspiration.
Read MoreHere’s my journaling plan and new idea for the upcoming year, where the past meets the present in a visually pleasing way that prompts gratitude and hope.
Read MoreExciting news! I'm an Archer & Olive ambassador! Also settling down after transitions and difficult few years. As part of my transition, I’m changing the way I’m planning my journaling.
Read MoreThe fifth post of my garden journal reflecting the metaphor of soil as a seedbed for healing of the heart. Also included is the soil recipe we used for raised garden boxes and new garden beds.
Read MoreIt was the summer of the garden, creating a slice of Eden in the back yard. Photos, garden tour video and a bit of the process included in this post.
Read MoreThe fourth installment of my garden journal featuring the dwarf apple tree raised bed and small berry bushes in containers.
Read MoreThe third installment of my garden journal featuring the centerpiece of the raised beds.
Read MoreThe second installment of my NEW garden journal, focus, and learning. I’m a beginner again, and learning to grow edibles in my backyard. Just keep growing…
Read MoreA NEW art journal, focus, and learning. I’m a beginner again, and learning to grow edibles in my backyard. I’m so excited…
Read MoreSo many things I’ve collected over the years have come together with joy in curating serendipity, an unexpected tea center.
Read MoreHere is the my 100 day project - Days 9-16. I keep learning new things… and going new places definitely effects my daily visual entries.
Read MoreHere is my 100 day project so far - Days 1-8. It has gone as expected with a pleasant surprise.
Read MoreWonder - word of the year poetry journal finished and flip-through. In this journal made out of watercolor paper, I featured and wrote various types of poetry inspired by my word of the year. Beginning with poetry printed on paper, stenciling with watercolor, finishing with pen and a bit of collage.
Read MoreI’m getting ready for the 100 day project: #100daysofmyvisualdiary. Even this early in the process, I’ve already learned something.
Read MoreIt’s a good time to jumpstart my creative life and connection with other creatives through a project like The 100 Day Project. Will you join me?
Read MoreGetting back into making art, having a word for the year and adding a new twist to a Word of the Year Journal, Vintage style.
Read MoreI’m just going to be transparent here. It’s been a hard journey the past few years. After rallying in 2020-2021 I began to lose my hope and vision. This post tells a bit of my journey from desolation back to consolation.
Read MoreThe journey continues with an update from the trailer with a short video. I’m exploring how to navigate the journey into the unknown future and nurture creativity and joy.
Read MoreThe journey continues as now I’ve moved out of my dream studio and home and into our trailer. I had grown accustomed to going in my studio and picking what I wanted or needed to work with and start making. It is an adjustment indeed! Looking at this move as an adventure helps look forward with anticipation and not panic, but it’s still not easy …
Read MoreI’ve been going through every inch of my studio and our home to clean out, get rid of what is no longer needed, and trying to decide what that is. We are looking to downsize so I know I will be going through the process again from boxes when we move in to our next home. To be honest, this process feels drastic, and yet I have peace in the midst of the turmoil. There is even a seed of excitement growing in thinking, ‘What could be next?’
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