Oct 2nd and 3rd in the 2026 gratitude journal

 

I've been working really hard on the gratitude journals. Have actually been making more progress in the 2026 one and falling a little behind in the 2025 one. And I also have my 2027 journal all ready to go.*LOL*

I like being current in my journal entries....even though the last 2 years I've enjoyed the looking back aspect of a gratitude journal. No right or wrong. Just about preferences.:)

Anyway, I don't always have photos or memory bits on a daily basis so I've been enjoying "two page"  spreads with just one photo.

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The week in eye drawings so far...

 

Still trying to figure out which supplies work with this new sketchbook since the paper is thin and smooth.

But the small size makes it convenient to take on-the-go...so it's going with me on my next trip. :)

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2025 gratitude journal - Hanare

 

Really enjoyed the food at Hanare when I was there last year. Really want to go back again....unfortunately, it closed down in July this year. 

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Mixed Media Monday - a mixed media eye in a new sketchbook

 

Well, well, well, it's been 2 months since I last drew an eye... So I had to start a new sketchbook. *winks*

This one is technically not a sketchbook but more like a notebook. Really thin pages. So it's going to be fun using mostly dry media. :)

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Another double pager from the 2026 gratitude journal

 

I got this really cool vase back in March and finally got to use it! Completely obsessed!

Also, finally started using a brand new blush from a Pat McGrath event I attended a year ago. Don't know why I was "saving" it...so glad I used it - such a pretty and intense colour.

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The Yams' first pottery class

 

Yep...the Yams went for their first pottery class on Saturday. *happy music plays in the background*

The class was small - 2 other ladies along with us. The instructor gave us a 20 minute demonstration and then we went to play!

It wasn't particularly hard but it wasn't that easy either. The instructor had to make her rounds to "save" our pieces! *LOL*

Each of us made a cup, a bowl and a plate after 3 hours of play! The studio will fire and glaze the pieces...we will get them in 8-12 weeks.

Lots of packaging for the mat and the tabs...and Miffy cutout. The Canon Selphy printer had new photo frame designs...so I had to use them. :)

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Monday's desk - my Miffy haul from KL

 

Happy Monday friends! I was in Kuala Lumpur and found some cute Miffy stuff. Here is my mini haul. :) There were so many cute Miffy stuff but I really only got things I would actually use. :)

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A page from the gratitude journal - hibiscus

 

This is my other hibiscus plant that I recently got from the nursery. The blooms just make me really happy. :)

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Another day exploring Tianjin

 

Can you spot the fussy-cut flowers from my artwork? Just wanted to use them because there were so many pretty flowers in Tianjin. :)

Kept the photos all the same size so it didn't need to be another double page spread. *LOL*

Mixing my own fussy-cut elements with stickers, twine and bling for added interest.

Made some boo boos on this page and had to cover up..can you spot them? *winks*

Forgot how fun it is to work on a grid-style layout...this turned out quite decent. :)

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Workspace Wednesday - a pretty thing on a gloomy day

Not sure if you've heard but Singapore is now the most polluted country in the world. The haze is back and it's been really bad. And likely to persist till December. But I still have to head outdoors for a hit of morning sunlight to set my circadian clock (I try my best to hold my breath...*LOL*)...and of course got to see this pretty thing. My hibiscus that took a year to grow from a stem cutting...is now constantly blooming. :)

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Family vacation in Tianjin- double page spread

 

So we took a train from Beijing to visit a nearby city - Tianjin. We took so many photos so I had to do a double page spread. :)

The train ride was really comfortable and I really enjoyed the Tianjin architecture which is a mix of traditional Chinese structures and European-style buildings.

The night scene was beautiful and we stayed at a lovely hotel too.:)

Kept everything fairly simple...so the photos are the focal point.

Though I just got some cute stickers and decided to use them...*LOL*

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Mixed Media Monday - a box of fussy cut blooms from my own artwork

 

Finally got round to cutting up my huge stack of watercolour practice blooms to use on my projects. You know I try to waste nothing. *LOL*

Some of these leaves and blooms already made it on an upcoming layout. *winks*

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Pages from the Gratitude Journal - new oven gloves

 

Can't believe that we are into the last few months of 2026. The third quarter was a blur for me as I had to deal with a personal health issue. But I'm on the mend now so definitely looking forward to finishing the year on a much happier note. :)

Just a fun spread in my gratitude journal to celebrate my new oven gloves! I scored a set of Staub cotton oven gloves at a really great price. As you know, this girl loves a good bargain. :)

Happy weekend friends!

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What the Yams ate - July 2026 edition

 

So the girl is still cooking...just haven't been taking photos before the food gets eaten. *winks*

I look after two old folks so I prioritise protein - usually each meal has at least one animal protein and one plant protein (natto and endamame are things that can be added to a meal easily), a mix of colourful veggies and herbs (focusing more on variety than quantity), a variety of seasonal fruits and a bean/collagen dessert (for general well-being and more protein).   

As always, packaging material...kraft packaging paper, tabs from box packaging and packaging ribbon.

Lots of fun little bits...

I need to document more home-cooked meals...more every day moments. :)

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Workspace Wednesday - things that make me happy

 

Happy Wednesday! Just sharing the things that are currently putting a smile on my face - some fresh lilies in my new vase from Saigon, My Melody plushie and my daily dose of coconut water with creatine. :)

Hope your desk has something on it that makes you happy! :)

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