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my TN watercolour journal | don’t look too closely im a beginner lol
Hi friends!!!
I have been so excited but so nervous to share this one.
I have always wanted to incorporate sketching and painting into my journal practice and this journal has been a sacred space for that. I am so excited to keep learning, to find my style and my confidence.
Hobbies make the world go round!!!
Please be gentle on my beginner doodles; we all start somewhere lol
I’ll see you on the next one xxxx
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Видео

another week of memory keeping | journal with me
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hi friends, thank you for being here and sharing your time with me. i had so many new goodies i was excited to use this past week. i hope you enjoy the process and maybe you can journal along side me xx
A stationery haul | maybe went a little overboard
Просмотров 472Месяц назад
Please excuse how YELLOW the intro & outro are. Not sure why the yellow hue went up so much once posted on RUclips. ALAS, hi friends! I had a very busy work week but made time to do quite a bit of stationery shopping. I was so excited to film this video and share all my goodies with you. The stores I shopped at (please note I am based in Canada): -Thinka -Muji -Oomomo I’ll see you soon! With gr...
my simplified reading journal | flipthrough & changes through the years
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.Месяц назад
Hi again my sweet friends!!! I have wanted to share my reading for quite a long time so why not now??? I have kept a reading journal since 2020 and they have changed significantly. I used to make reading channels, and too many doodles that felt hard to keep up with. There are still things I will be changing next year but for the most part, this year felt like exactly what I have needed. Thank y...
Journal with me in my TN★ | ft. how I print my photos
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Месяц назад
Hi again my dear friends, I’m so glad to see that my video last week reached my fellow journaling lovers and Traveler’s Notebook users 🤍 I am so grateful to those of you who took the time to watch the video and share in my excitement. I am back this week with another video - I decided to record my journaling process for my weekly recap which felt very special. I hope you can look past how incre...
How I journal | A love letter to my Traveler's Notebook
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
Hi friends, Remember all those years ago when I made my 'How I Annotate' video and I was having an absolute ball????? This felt equally as joyous to film.I hope you enjoy it :) I am hoping to film a video on my reading journal sometime soon. Maybe I will see you there. As always, thank you for sharing your time with me. I really appreciate it xxxxxx
book haul: what i accumulated after 5 weeks of backpacking
Просмотров 2216 месяцев назад
Check out Ana Luisa: shop.analuisa.com/lj-anavarro #analuisany Still such an honour to get sent items from a company I love!! i hope we can all agree that this could have been WAY worse. 13 books are a lot, but lets give me some credit: they are teeny weenie, small but mighty my heart stays in Edinburgh's Topping & Company; i will never recover from that bookstore i hope you enjoy my little boo...
a reading vlog from me to you
Просмотров 2248 месяцев назад
hi!! hello!! how are you!! hows it been!! hows it going!! we meet again... the every-six-months video... you know the drill i don't know what to tell you - youtube always ends up calling me back. my one true social media love i had a lot of fun filming this and editing and feeling inspired to talk about books and share those thoughts with here with you life (the state of the world) has been ver...
im alive!!! let me share some books i have read this year!!!
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hi my sweet sweet friends, this return video is dedicated to the 5 people that have commented or messaged me in the past year asking me to return to youtube. (ill never comprehend why someone would care enough to hear me chat but it always made my day to hear such encouraging kindness) i have filmed multiple videos over the past few months but haven't been able to bring myself to post them. i'm...
best books of 2021
Просмотров 5612 года назад
Check out Ana Luisa: shop.analuisa.com/fl-anavarro #analuisany I can't believe I am working with them again. I am so grateful and so happy. Hello again, my friends Here are some books that made me really happy last year or had a very lasting impact. If there are any titles that really resonated with you I would love to hear them. Thank you for sharing your time with me. I will see you soon xx
The pressures of reading
Просмотров 4882 года назад
hi my sweet friends i hope these past few months have been kind and gentle on your hearts. i have missed chatting with all of you dearly. thank you for all the patience and love so many of you have shown me despite my endless amount of hiatuses. i thought we could have a sincere chat before we dive back into regular content. perhaps this will resonate with some of you and if it doesn't, i appre...
a sally rooney reading vlog | BC gulf islands road trip
Просмотров 5313 года назад
check out Ana Luisa!! shop.analuisa.com/sum21-anavarro I am elated and honoured to be able to work with them on this video. Their pieces start at $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale :) #analuisany also, you can still check out Ana Luisa's collaboration with my wonderful friend Noelle. Her necklace is beautiful just like her :):) hi my friends thank you for your patience yet agai...
Platonic love: book recommendations
Просмотров 7133 года назад
hello everyone, today I am sharing with you some books that I hold very dearly to my heart. they all explore the power of platonic love in very different ways. friendship is such a wonderful and beautiful thing, there is something very special to me when that is a prominent feature in the books that I am reading. I hope you enjoy the video; thank you for sharing your time. All of my love, alway...
What I've been reading lately
Просмотров 6593 года назад
hello hello i have returned - again !!! i missed gushing about books; i need to stop disappearing for so long. here are some of the books that have been keeping me company in the last little while. i can't believe there are over one thousand of you here. thank you! that is so cool? i will see you so soon xxxx all my love, always!!
bookshop tour of my new city
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
hi my sweet friends, since i cant seem to stop talking about the fact that i have moved, i thought i would take you to my favorite bookshops. i hope it brings you some joy and comfort to be browsing pretty books even if it's through a screen. i can't wait for the day when we can all go to different parts of the world and explore all these places for ourselves. sending everyone lots of peace and...
Another book haul!!! (okay im done buying books for a while)
Просмотров 8693 года назад
Another book haul!!! (okay im done buying books for a while)
What I read this (last) month: March wrap up!!
Просмотров 6393 года назад
What I read this (last) month: March wrap up!!
book recommendations: audiobook edition ft. MY FATHER!!
Просмотров 6543 года назад
book recommendations: audiobook edition ft. MY FATHER!!
Deciding which books to take on my move aka chaos
Просмотров 5153 года назад
Deciding which books to take on my move aka chaos
How I annotate my books
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How I annotate my books
What I read this month: February wrap up!!
Просмотров 8023 года назад
What I read this month: February wrap up!!
book haul!! (thrifted, gifted and purchased)
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
book haul!! (thrifted, gifted and purchased)
reading popular romance books instead of celebrating valentine's day
Просмотров 4533 года назад
reading popular romance books instead of celebrating valentine's day
Reading Vlog: a thriller, a classic, and a self-help
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Reading Vlog: a thriller, a classic, and a self-help
What I Read This Month: January Wrap Up!
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What I Read This Month: January Wrap Up!
My Reading Habits!!
Просмотров 4653 года назад
My Reading Habits!!
Worst Books of 2020: let me vent
Просмотров 5523 года назад
Worst Books of 2020: let me vent
21 books to read in 2021
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21 books to read in 2021
Best Books of 2020
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Best Books of 2020
december wrap up!! (goodbye 2020!!)
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december wrap up!! (goodbye 2020!!)

Комментарии

  • @zan_len
    @zan_len 18 часов назад

    You are such a joyous person and I love how it shows through your journal, thank you for showing it, it's such good inspo 🥰🥰

  • @danniixxp
    @danniixxp 5 дней назад

    Everything in your journal is so beautiful! I loved this <3

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 5 дней назад

      @@danniixxp oh my gosh, thank youuuuu. I appreciate it very much🤍🤍

  • @hanaappz
    @hanaappz 6 дней назад

    I love your handwriting. So beautiful

  • @AlveolarNasal
    @AlveolarNasal 7 дней назад

    I love the monthly highlights part so much!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 6 дней назад

      @@AlveolarNasal I was always so stumped with the tracking pages so it definitely felt like the missing piece of the puzzle!! It brings me so much joy and I’m glad you agree :)

  • @MeganAlms
    @MeganAlms 8 дней назад

    Your setup is absolutely gorgeous. A lot of TNs just look overwhelming to me, but yours is so elegant. I love your journaling system! And the locket as a charm?? My heart 😍

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 6 дней назад

      @@MeganAlms I’m so honoured!! Thank you!!! The locket really changed the game for me ;) 🤍

  • @anishaamin9701
    @anishaamin9701 8 дней назад

    ale!! your sketches and watercolours are SO BEAUTIFUL and so inspiring! i have asked for a watercolour set for christmas and bought a watercolour insert for my TN and you are the first person that's truly inspired me and made me feel like i can do it. side note - i would watch/listen to literally anything you put out there lol ♥

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 6 дней назад

      @@anishaamin9701 thank you for being SO sweet to me!!!! I’m so excited to know what we’ll both be working on that in 2025. I appreciate your kind and generous support 🤍🤍

  • @MaikeOatley
    @MaikeOatley 8 дней назад

    Your sketches are lovely! And good for you- beginning is the hardest part and you did that ☺️ BTW there are a lot of fantastic artists and illustrators out there that embrace flatness and don’t bother with right perspective. I guess what I’m trying to say is, don’t take the flow and fun out of drawing because you think you have to learn perspective drawing ☺️💖

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 6 дней назад

      @@MaikeOatley thank you for taking the time to write this - I needed to hear it ❤️ comparison is the thief of joy and I need to let my art develop how I want it too❤️

  • @tortagialla
    @tortagialla 9 дней назад

    Great setup and your illustrations are lovely! I think the idea is that when you create your own it just means so much, who cares about all the technique or whatever 😂

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 6 дней назад

      @@tortagialla you’re so right!! I know I’m not doing anything revolutionary LOL but the joy and achievement I feel when I finish each little painting is HUGE. Thank you for your supportive words ❤️

    • @tortagialla
      @tortagialla 6 дней назад

      @@aleshortforalejandra Oh but your illustrations ARE lovely, so don't discount that!!! I just meant that it's not always the end result we care so much about... rather the creative process itself that is most important!

  • @paivishaw1163
    @paivishaw1163 9 дней назад

    I think your doodles are very nice. I am also a beginner and feel inspired to do a similar setup and start practicing 😊

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 6 дней назад

      @@paivishaw1163 awe yay! To beginning new hobbies ❤️ Best of luck to you!!

  • @janet.gomez.original
    @janet.gomez.original 13 дней назад

    I think it's absolutely adorable how much love you have for your journal and it's accessories

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 11 дней назад

      @@janet.gomez.original haha awe thank you for validating my passion 🤍🤍🤍

  • @maya-f8j
    @maya-f8j 16 дней назад

    Awesome haul, love the stickers! Can I ask where you purchased the mind wave stickers? Thank you

  • @thrudoupseyes3068
    @thrudoupseyes3068 17 дней назад

    Ahhhh I love the way you did the monthly highlight at the beginning! I never know what to do on that page. Thinking I'll incorporate that next year. Thanks for the idea. I know you said you take really good care of your hands -- I just want to mention they look lovely! Your nails are to die for!!!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 12 дней назад

      Isn’t it so great??? When I thought of the highlight pages I knew there was no going back hehe ❤❤❤ Thank you for watching and for the nail compliment, I’m honoured ❤

  • @elliensia
    @elliensia 22 дня назад

    wow your journal is so pretty that it’s inspiring ! i may have to start one in 2025

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 17 дней назад

      @@elliensia Oh thank you so much for this kindness!!! I hope you do and that you find it as joyous as I do 🤍✨

  • @marthelenada6197
    @marthelenada6197 24 дня назад

    This is a keeper 💕 Second part !

  • @marthelenada6197
    @marthelenada6197 24 дня назад

    Amo a tu asesor 💕

  • @marthelenada6197
    @marthelenada6197 24 дня назад

    Just perfect!

  • @Multi2794
    @Multi2794 25 дней назад

    Awesome haul 😊

  • @hannahkoschanow5542
    @hannahkoschanow5542 25 дней назад

    The man’s divorce comment made me chuckle - as an aside I’d like an update about how that book was when you finish:)

  • @hannahkoschanow5542
    @hannahkoschanow5542 25 дней назад

  • @anishaamin9701
    @anishaamin9701 28 дней назад

    this is a stunning haul! i am running to buy some mind wave stickers because of this ♥ so funny to hear how much you love london (where i am) when i am dying to see canada! would also love to see your watercolour journal ⭐

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 27 дней назад

      @@anishaamin9701 omg yes you have to!!! they have sooo many beautiful ones!!! Please give London a big kiss from me!!! Maybe we’ll have to pull a Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz and do a house swap like in ‘The Holiday’ ;) I will definitely do a watercolour journal video soon ✨

  • @Gianzhg
    @Gianzhg 29 дней назад

    Can I ask how you edit the book cover so when print they are all the same size?

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 27 дней назад

      @@Gianzhg I just make sure that they are all the images in the document are the same height (5cm) and sometimes the width might differ slightly but I can live with it :)

  • @sh1w5z
    @sh1w5z 29 дней назад

    this require tons of patience

  • @anishaamin9701
    @anishaamin9701 29 дней назад

    thank you for sharing this! i love how much you love your journal ♥ what kind of paper do you use in your diary for covering up the heavier entries? i think that's such a clever idea and might have to try it out in mine! x

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 29 дней назад

      @@anishaamin9701 it’s my little baby hehe 🤍 thank you so much for watching! as for the paper, I actually just use tracing paper since it’s so lightweight and floppy xx

  • @柏猫-o8r
    @柏猫-o8r Месяц назад

    I accessed from bluesky. Your travellersnotebook isVery cool!

  • @debcrush9214
    @debcrush9214 Месяц назад

    Your journals are beautifully put together and so inspirational, thank you so much for sharing ❤

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra 29 дней назад

      @@debcrush9214 oh I appreciate this so much!! I’m glad they found their way to all of you kind, likeminded people ❤️

  • @1952Obiwan
    @1952Obiwan Месяц назад

    all those tiny photos are so charming!

  • @lisa_C-9672MiMi
    @lisa_C-9672MiMi Месяц назад

    Where did you purchase your notebook? ❤

  • @PreciousPamphile
    @PreciousPamphile Месяц назад

    You rock...❤ Love your channel

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@PreciousPamphile awe thank you so much for these kind words ❤️❤️

  • @DeniseEdwards-n4n
    @DeniseEdwards-n4n Месяц назад

    Your nails are gorgeous!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      Thank you so much!! The chrome red made me feel very powerful ❤️✨

  • @marthelenada6197
    @marthelenada6197 Месяц назад

    Prit 😂😂😂 Soy tu fan. 💕

  • @marthelenada6197
    @marthelenada6197 Месяц назад

    Hermosa 💕

  • @laynagilbert4450
    @laynagilbert4450 Месяц назад

    Where did you get the books printed ?

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@laynagilbert4450 just any standard printer! I mentioned in the video I was printing them at my local library and at home :) nothing fancy

  • @jessicarangel.91
    @jessicarangel.91 Месяц назад

    I felt really inspired by your reading journal. It's hard for me to have consistency, but I don't want to give up. It's so precious to have all those memories in a journal. I also love how simple your layout is, just the way I like it and aspire to do my own journal. 🥰

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@jessicarangel.91 This is such a kind comment. Thank you for taking the time to write this out. I hope you find the right layout for you. I always remind myself that it’s not an assignment, there’s no word count I need to reach - I simply have to write my thoughts (coherent or not). Best of luck to you🤍✨

  • @TobyLerone76
    @TobyLerone76 Месяц назад

    This is awesome!!

  • @ADayInTheLifeofLori
    @ADayInTheLifeofLori Месяц назад

    I have been struggling with how to use my regular size TN. I really love the way that you use yours. It looks like it takes a good bit of worthwhile effort, but you have created a treasure to look through for the rest of your life!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@ADayInTheLifeofLori awe thank you so much for this thoughtful comment! It has definitely evolved a lot over time but there’s a certain joy in that as well :) I hope you find the perfect way to use your TN soon ❤️

  • @IndoorsyAdventures
    @IndoorsyAdventures Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing! I am starting to plan the layouts for my first reading journal so this was great!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@IndoorsyAdventures how exciting!!! I hope it goes well ❤️‍🔥

  • @daithings
    @daithings Месяц назад

    Loved it! Also did a simple one very similar to yours this year and I will keep doing the same for 2025. The squared shape journal is just so cute as well ❤

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@daithings gotta keep things simple sometimes✨ thank you for watching 🤍🤍

  • @Leey03
    @Leey03 Месяц назад

    We kinda have the same taste in books so I love this! 💕 I just recently found your channel and I love how you do your layouts!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@Leey03 awe thank you so much! If you ever have a book recommendation, please don’t hesitate to share ❤️

  • @Nicole-ht3tz
    @Nicole-ht3tz Месяц назад

    Thank you for sharing your notebook. The small glimpses into your life, and your lovely spirit! I love the yearbook idea. Take care!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@Nicole-ht3tz oh wow, thank you so much for these kind words!! I’m glad you like the yearbook idea - I’m very excited to execute it 🤍

  • @hannahkoschanow5542
    @hannahkoschanow5542 Месяц назад

    Love the nails

  • @hannahkoschanow5542
    @hannahkoschanow5542 Месяц назад

    I’m trying to get back into RUclips and realized I somehow missed like 5 of your videos??? I’m ashamed. Catching up xx

  • @paperstoryjournals
    @paperstoryjournals Месяц назад

    So much joy for your journal-I love it!

  • @rosejohannsen6018
    @rosejohannsen6018 Месяц назад

    I love how you love this journal so much. It really comes through in your voice 😊

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@rosejohannsen6018 awe I’m so glad you can feel the joy through the screen. I really do love my analog process so so much ❤️‍🔥

  • @Jojournals90
    @Jojournals90 Месяц назад

    Love this set up, and your books look amazing, I can tell you enjoy flipping through them which is so special ❤ thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to see more x

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@Jojournals90 oh my gosh, Jo!! Thank you for your kind words!! I actually just finished watching your most recent video and I’m excited for your 2025 line up ❤️ xx

  • @SaintMolotov
    @SaintMolotov Месяц назад

    Love the layout. What printer do you use to print those tiny photos?

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@SaintMolotov thank you so much! I use my canon selphy printer - I included the process in my newest video if that’s helpful :)

  • @laurelpockley2072
    @laurelpockley2072 Месяц назад

    Absolutely loving your TN!!🩵 I’m debating whether or not to buy the canon selphy- would you recommend it? Thanks so much and I’ll look forward to your next video😆

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@laurelpockley2072 thank you so much 🤍 I’ll admit - it was a bit of a spontaneous decision about 8 months ago (i was between a tiny portable one and the selphy) but decided I rather invest in something a bit bigger with perhaps slightly more reliable quality. Personally, i think the freedom of printing photos at my desk is unmatched. Makes me feel much fancier than I actually am hehe ;)

  • @sonialariviere4700
    @sonialariviere4700 Месяц назад

    Beautiful notebooks❤

  • @malindalana
    @malindalana Месяц назад

    I absolutely love the idea of seeing the 'mundane as memorable', its just a little bit of everyday magic!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@malindalana exactly! :*) and we all need a bit of magic sometimes ✨

  • @janiekcarney5482
    @janiekcarney5482 Месяц назад

    You’re sick. Please get some help.

  • @fromnyah
    @fromnyah Месяц назад

    This is such a beautiful set up!

    • @aleshortforalejandra
      @aleshortforalejandra Месяц назад

      @@fromnyah oh thank you so much 🤍🤍 your journals are lovely as well!!!

    • @fromnyah
      @fromnyah Месяц назад

      @@aleshortforalejandra oh thank you so much!!