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EsmeSalon on Personal Update: 6 Months After Moving To France
This is absolutely an amazing update and glad that you're doing so much better Char. Thank you for sharing with…
handmade by amalia on This Week In The Garden – Six On Saturday, 11 July 2026
Very impressed by your garden. Looks green and healthy. Amalia xo
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…
Melynda Brown on Tropical Island Vibes – The 52-Week Art Project 2026
52 Weeks of Art sounds fun!
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…