First Painting In Years

My First Painting In Years

This month I’ve really settled into my new home and have finally started enjoying some of the hobbies that I’ve not had the space or energy to practice in literal years. So far I’ve resumed painting, drawing, embroidery and gardening. Last week I pulled out my paints, after organising my art supplies and desk in the weeks before, and got…

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Keeping A Garden Journal, by Chronically Hopeful

Keeping A Garden Journal

Before I even started gardening again, I knew that this time I needed to keep track of everything in a garden journal or folder. Somewhere I could jot quick notes and keep track of garden chores and plant progress. What worked and what didn’t. any lessons I learn, for future reference. These days you can find many types of pre-made…

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Featured Image: aeroplane wing above the clouds by Chronically Hopeful

2026 The Great Reset

It’s a new year and with it comes a new beginning! A lot has happened since the last time I updated this website, and my life is dramatically different now. There have been lots of lovely positive changes, as well as scatterings of pain, health scares and heartache. I even moved house twice! But as always, I’m joyful and hopeful…

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