Posts tagged gratitude

2025 Word of the Year journal

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Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinDecember 10, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal, Commonplace journal, Commonplace, Washi Tape, planner, journal set-up Comments

Granddaughter Fairies - Art in Real Life #20

Children inspire art! Drawing and painting granddaughter fairies and revisiting the inspiration children have given me.

Art in real life, BlogsValerie SjodinNovember 5, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive, Granddaughter fairiess, granddaughter fairies, fairies, pencil and watercolor Comments

Set up for my 2025 journals

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.

Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 25, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal, Commonplace journal, Commonplace, Washi Tape, planner, journal set-up Comments

A NEW Journaling Idea for 2025

Here’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.

Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 18, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, Archer & Olive, 2025 journal, gratitude journal Comments

Changing the way I journal + Exciting News!

Exciting 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.

Art in real life, Planner journal, Word of the Year, BlogsValerie SjodinOctober 11, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, Archer & Olive Comments

Tending the garden of my heart - Art in Real Life #19

The 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.

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinSeptember 25, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive Comments

Life is Like a Garden - Art in Real Life #18

It 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.

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinSeptember 11, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive, In the Garden, garden tour, Eden Comments

My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #17

The fourth installment of my garden journal featuring the dwarf apple tree raised bed and small berry bushes in containers.

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJuly 22, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art, Archer & Olive Comments

My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #16

The third installment of my garden journal featuring the centerpiece of the raised beds.

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJuly 7, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art Comments

My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #15

The 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…

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJune 22, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego, garden art Comments

My Garden Journal - Art in Real Life #14

A NEW art journal, focus, and learning. I’m a beginner again, and learning to grow edibles in my backyard. I’m so excited…

Art in real life, garden journalValerie SjodinJune 15, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, #mygardenjournal, garden journal, garden, Vego Comments

Art in Real Life #13 - Curating Serendipity

So many things I’ve collected over the years have come together with joy in curating serendipity, an unexpected tea center.

Art in real lifeValerie SjodinMarch 27, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, trailer, gratitude, comfort, tea, decorating Comments

A new beginning - at the end of myself

I’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.

Art in real life, Blogs, Word of the Year, Art & FaithValerie SjodinJanuary 7, 2024Art in real life, Artful living, gratitude, comfort, personal journey Comments

Art in Real Life #11

The 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.

Art in real lifeValerie SjodinSeptember 22, 2023Art in real life, Artful living, trailer, gratitude, comfort Comments

Art in Real Life #10

The 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 …