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My New Discbound Journals

I’ve really been enjoying discbound journals in recent years. So much so, that this week I created 5 new ones! I find them so versatile because I can add or remove pages as and when necessary and I can move…

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Keeping A Garden Journal, by Chronically Hopeful
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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…

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Hi, I'm Char. Welcome to my little corner of the web. I'm so glad you stopped by. As a homebody with big dreams and little energy, I have way more hobbies and interests than I can realistically maintain, but I dabble in all of them anyway. Finding joy in the small things and celebrating the ordinary. You can read more about me and this website here.

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  1. RaisieBay on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    I would love to live somewhere else but I worry about all my health issues. I'm glad you are getting…

  2. Melynda Brown on Tropical Island Vibes – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    52 Weeks of Art sounds fun!

  3. Kim Carberry on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    What an exciting move to France and how great you got your mobility back! The heat has really knocked me…

  4. Sarah W on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    It sounds like you're settling in really well to life in France and I'm sure you'll pick up the language…

  5. You Can Always Start Now on Tropical Island Vibes – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    Going to try and participate in the next one! Just finding this now through Esme Salon

  6. Lisa | Handmade in Israel on Tropical Island Vibes – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    What beautiful tropical creations! I love the colours and the way you’ve captured the feeling of a lush island. The…

  7. Lisa Ehrman on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    You've made a huge change with your move, and I wish you all the best there. I think your journals…

  8. Chronically Hopeful on Summer Blooms – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    Thank you so much, Jayne! I will certainly be joining in whenever I am able. I've really enjoyed connecting with…

  9. Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs on Summer Blooms – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    Your artwork is gorgeous, Char. I love the wildflower meadow, it's so pretty! The botanical line drawing is brilliant too.…

  10. Chronically Hopeful on Summer Blooms – The 52-Week Art Project 2026

    Thanks Kim! That is encouraging. I hope my garden will also decide to wake up and bloom soon. There are…

  11. Chronically Hopeful on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    Hi, Sheryl. Thanks for the lovely comment and the heads up. I've fixed that link, thank you! I can see…

  12. Sheryl on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France

    Hi Char, I am so happy for you that you're finally able to meet your goal of moving to France!…

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Hi, I'm Char. Welcome to my little corner of the web. I'm so glad you stopped by. I've been blogging since the early 2000s. A homebody with big dreams and little energy. I have way more hobbies and interests than I can realistically maintain, but I dabble in all of them anyway. Finding joy in the small things and celebrating the ordinary. You can read more about me and this website here.

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