*How is your holiday period going so far? Let me know in the comments. Xx Much love and see you in a couple of days once I have finished editing Part 2. Xx*
I really love following you. You give me lots of fun and support ideas I had--- also that my channel may find its way--- like yours to inspire others and make friends around the world! My siblings do not speak with me as I am considered artist and non essential intelligence hahahaha I really don't care. it doesn't hurt; if it does its from a place I am concerned about their level of going inward and humanity--- but, I wish them super well. I spent the day in PJ's and loved it. I shared a lil Christmas with my Father whom I live with. And I still have a couple of presents to send off. I moved slow and these will be NEW YEARS Goodies. --- yes. I want to learn how u do the camera, overhead and such so it tapes you. And how u insert music and then time lapse speed ups. Oh you are fun and wonderful! thanks for your idea of the journal with the brag and desire --- hadn't heard of the 3 combo... Dr Christian N. was very famous for her book long ago & other stuff... I think she lives in Maine. She is quite down to earth and lovely gal....XOXOXO see your new video soon
Being able to Live simply is undeniably a privilege.🌿 Switching up not just my channel but my life is the most rewarding part of 2020 for me. Anyone who knows even a little about making videos can see the effort and thoughts put into creating this master pieces. You are truly the light,☀☀ thank you for illuminating my life and making me love what I once hated (my life)💚. Thank you
Oh Wendy you are a breath of fresh air in my home bound world. You have inspired me to open the door to my little studio in my little cottage . It has been closed for months now due to new health issues and to be very honest, a dark depression. I happened onto your channel about a month ago now. I keep coming back and get more inspiration each time. Your calming ,peaceful soul ,speaks volumes to me. So thank you from the bottom of my heart !!! I've dug out a treasured, unused journal and begun adding "bits and bobs " to it. So excited to get back in my happy place! Hugs and love from Kansas USA
You are so calming. I don't usually post on you tube channels but found you somehow and have been watching how your subscribers have grown. You are inspirational and through you I have found music I wouldn't have known about. Thank you.
Susan, I have the same problem! I aim to keep art materials tidy but i swear that they have a life of their own! But if we are too tidy then how can we just pick up a pen/pencil etc when the creative urge hits? However if i am surrounded by clutter then i do feel creatively dampened. I'm sure that there are those out there that talk about a 'balance' but i'm yet to find it ha ha!
Aww Molly, I hope the majority of your time is good with the quiet time... it can be such a blessing.. and well done for keeping your perspective positive x I'm glad to have you here and thank you so much for watching xxx
I started journaling after my dad passed the way from COVID a month ago. It’s been very hard for me and so I started watching your videos which I’ve enjoyed so much, they bring me peace and had helped me to put in paper my feelings. Thank you and blessings to you and your family.
We too are in Lockdown effective Boxing Day here in Ontario, 🇨🇦 🍁 Canada...2 weeks here in the northern part and 30 days south of us. It's all good. More time to paint in my studio. PS....Love your mess!!! I tidied up for Christmas and itching to live in disarray once again 🤣🎨🖼☺
I love your positive approach! Yes, as long as we can do what we need to do in our creative departments, we will thrive!! Hahah! I'm looking forward to a tidy space (not there yet...!) but I do know that I won't be able to find anything once it's finally tidied!! Hahaha! So yes, I get that you can't wait for your disarray again!
Found a quote I'd copied down for my 2021 journal: "I have forced myself to begin writing when I've been utterly exhausted, when I've felt my soul as thin as a playing card...and somehow the activity of writing changes everything!" by Joyce Carol Oats When I found your vlog yesterday, I cried when I saw your wave. I had to put aside until later to watch... Love to everyone, Becci***
Your videos are brilliant and are now my sanctuary for peace and quiet. Recent loss created a need for peace and creativity. Thank you for bringing me a level of peace. 🌼🌻🌟
I used to art journal/ journal quite a bit; but when my mom passed away 3 years ago I lost all inspiration to journal. Thanks to your videos I am starting to art journal again. Taking it slowly and doing whatever I feel like in the moment. Thank you, Wendy for the inspiration.
I literally got up and started dancing with you!!!! You dance beautifully!!!!!!!! And again, your hair looks amazing! You're inspiring me to just let it go gray...I'll be 42 in March and I have so many grays. Been meaning to dye it, but now...I don't know! Keep shining bright Unexpected Gypsy! Love and light to you!
Holiday was quiet and restful and just what I needed, thanks Wendy. Looking forward to lots of journaling and art today after a walk with a friend. I love the idea of the trinity for journaling. We often find celebrating our achievements difficult, particularly here in the UK - I think that bragging is so frowned upon and we are always so self-deprecating! But I found comfort recently in reflecting on my achievements after a particularly bad bout of anxiety about all the things I had not managed to do. Turns out, I’ve actually done a lot of really brave and good things and it helped to be reminded of this! Looking forward to part two x
So happy to see a new video from you! I'm actually completely relieved the Christmas holiday is over!! Was feeling especially Team Scrooge this year. Art journaling has been helping me so much. It's felt really good to unpack all my old art supplies and actually use my art corner that I set up in my house over a year ago but hadn't touched til I found your channel. Thank you for sharing and inspiring so many of us to be creative and "keep our lights bright" ❤
Always a joy to see you and spend time! Holidays are restful after crafting so many gifts for people I love. I am starting a crocheted blanket just for me...and the pets who will be snuggling up, lol. Stay safe ☺️♥️🙏🇨🇦
It’s always a joy to watch your videos. They bring me so much joy and your voice is so soothing. Our Christmas holiday was nice. We had a chance to spend time with my 25 year old daughter. We had our dinner in the garage and social distanced. We set up a table and tried to make it fun- It actually was fun. My daughter understands our reasoning and she is very supportive. Thank you for bringing joy to so many who are in need of it. You’re an Angel....
I am working in my art journal right now! Your video was great company for some creative reflection. And I love your dancing! I agree that dancing helps keep my light bright!
Hello Wendy, very beautiful and inspirational video as usual! The holiday is doing fine in Belgium. We are still in partial lockdown. A friend of mine just offered me a new sketchbook for Christmas and she collaged the cover. So lovely! As English is not my mother tongue, the « bits and bobs » expression is something I learned from you and I love it! Looking forward to the Patreon video! Have a nice day!
Thank you for you inspiration. This has been a difficult year with so much fear and isolation in the world. You have help me realize how impotent journaling is for for our artist mind. "Thank you, thank you, thank you"
I am so glad I found your videos! They are a peaceful and bright spot. So inspiring. Writing my holiday thank you cards while listening to your lovely blogs. Thank you! 🥰
I am in California and just found your channel a few days ago, I love it. Listening to you gives me motivation to try something new. Thank you so much. 😊
Hi Wendy! Happy holidays 😄❤🌲 I have been so inspired by you!! I am drawing and painting and just enjoying the process. Even though I'm new to painting I love to try new thing and try to improve... so that's my holiday! Thank you for the constant inspiration 😍
I wanted to comment for a second time. I just wanted to say that I love how you make me feel about myself and about life. I don't know you in person but your vieos make me really calm and they...give me hope I can say. I've been journaling since I'm 7, I'm currently 24 and it makes me so excited to think that I will still be journaling in 10 years and later. I also love how you look around while you're sipping your tea as if you entered an unknown place. I do that myself and I can say it is quite meditative to let your eyes hover in space. I just love this vlog, ahh, lots of love
Congratulations on 25,000!! Hooray for you!!! I loved seeing your girl paintings. The last one you shot of that lovely girl, oh my heart! I started my first journal today and I was a bit frightened if that first blank page because I wanted it to be special and I’m not sure how special it is but I am special because at least I’ve started! (A bit of brag for today) living with 4 generations has been...well you can imagine. ☺️I may have to hope over to your shop. Have a joyous New Year’s! Peace Love n Light Wait! I just saw 33,000!!!! And now 5,000 more!!! Yay You!
Hi Wendy, We had a very quiet Christmas 🎄reflecting on all we have, and all we have lost. Looking forward to a kinder, gentler new year. Love your down to Earth, organic videos, love the dancing. 🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
I think I just watched you pack my order! 😱😍 How surreal! My wife and I have both gotten back into journaling recently, thanks to your inspiring videos. Thank you for sharing your beautiful authentic self with us and the world 💕💕
I have to tell you that I shared your channel with my sister and my son, since I knew they would love it, only to find out that they already knew of you. It's so funny to think of you in your studio, going about your day in your own small pocket of the world, yet so well traveled that you have "met" two members of my own American family. The internet is a marvel, it really is. Happy Holidays! XO
Hi, I watched your video on" how to start a journal for 2021 and heal the soul" and it inspired me to go and get a journal (for the first time since I was a teen and I'm 34 now). I just felt like I needed a safe place to express my thoughts and to help me be creative and feel greatful for all the good in my life. Thank you for inspiring me to try something new and giving me a way to express I forgot about. 💗💚😊
You are a bright spot to my day Wendy! I love the bits and bobs too. I'm in Darien, WI, USA. I was blessed to do art journaling every day this past week. I enjoy my creative time, it's really relaxing. The holiday was really different because of the covid. Hubby heated his workshop in the barn with the wood burner, it's a really large space, and we were able to invite 4 family members over giving enough space to be socially distanced. The family enjoyed our time together. We went to church on line. It's was so different not being there in person. I have hope for 2021! Eagerly waiting your next video. Hope your holiday has been blessed and lovely. Xx
Greetings Wendy! I hope your holidays are happy and restful. I so enjoy your Vlogs! My art journal is so helpful to me mentally and emotionally that I've almost stopped judging myself about it. Thank you for encouraging me! Love and blessings 🙏❤️
Loved how peaceful and productive, at the same time, this was! Time to clean my library! You have me back at my scrapbook, which means pulling everything out and making messes in the process!! Looking forward to part 2 and hope you are having a wonderful Yuletide season, in spite of all the restrictions! xx
Thanks Wendy, always a pleasure watching your videos. I've had a quiet break, bit of drawing, writing and trying to get some reading in. Hope everyone is having a good holiday season.
Hi from NZ. I’m spending my holidays weeding, planting, sewing and today will be tidying my workshop which has become much like yours lol. It’s quite meditative doing the cleanup reorganising. All the best for your day 🤗
Happy holiday dear friend. Lovely to see you dancing and happy. It's so important that we find joy in difficult times and keep fully living our precious lives moment by moment. You are a shining example dear heart .Arohanui from Aotearoa New Zealand. P.s much of our overseas post is being held up at the moment being held in container ships off the coast. This back log is due to the pandemic.xxx
Happy to hear you’re feeling good and positive, and it’s been a good holiday season! Thanks for asking. 😙 I’ve been using less and less social media (apart from RUclips) and I’ve now withdrawn from it altogether in the hopes that maybe one day I can return and use it in a way that feels more beneficial. My family also gifted me with a nice bunch of things to help me relax while we continue to quarantine. A robe, some matching slippers, as well as a variety box of teas and a kettle. Makes me feel truly blessed. Now it’s a very long comment haha, but I’m happy to have stumbled onto your channel! I’ve attempted to journal in the past a number of times and I’ve never stuck to it, but you’ve really opened my mind to the sheer amount of things that you can do with the craft, so thank you for that!
This year my holiday period has been very different as my husband passed away in April. I have been preparing my 2021 journal, i am using a one year day to day midori journal for the first time. I have been decorating the pages by doing little collage using inks, stamps, paper and stickers. I am so glad i have found your chanel, i love it xx
Take care of yourself and let happy memories fill your mind and ease your grief. I lost my hubby 10 years ago and have just recently gotten back into my many arts and crafts!
So happy to have found your channel, looking forward to creating an art journal for the new year! You have given me hope that 2021 will be a great ; no matter what it brings we have art and youtube!
Was in a bit of a mood and after I saw you dancing it was such a moment of joy it really made me tear up. Thank you for sharing that with us. I needed that release of emotion.Funny how something so simple and unexpected was so helpful for me. You really are such a little angel.
I am enjoying your channel very much. I’m sitting here watching you tidy instead of actually tidying my own space. I love the differences in language too. Bit’s and bobs, and tip make me smile. UK English is so much more fun than American English. We are boring. :( Thanks for inspiring me to get creative. Happy New Year!
I’ve been doing well and have started journaling😁 I actually have my journal open in front of me, along with some other notebooks that will be tended to in a moment. Hope everyone feels well
Hello, I'm a new subscriber. I fell in love with your personality, your art and your videos. You are an amazing person! I'm so glad that I found you. Sending you lots and lots of love ❤️
I absolutely love your workspace as it looks just like mine! So I do not feel so bad now, and like you today I am going to start sifting through it all to make space to finally be creative again. Thank you for the inspiring way you show your daily journaling life. I am totally hooked! Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year. XX
I have started my art journal already for 2021.....a few days prior getting inspired and creative. I write my thoughts listen to music then watercolor over my thoughts and words......thanks for getting me going! “ this to shall continue “
My holiday has been peaceful. I’ve noticed within myself less expectations from myself to be perfect. It has helped me enjoy the moments and be calm! Grateful for your encouragement and kindness 🙏🏻💕
It’s been a quiet holiday. I live in Ontario, Canada and they asked us to stay home for Christmas. A lot of us did and a lot didn’t. As of Boxing Day we are in full lockdown. Thank you for keeping me company. I love your vlogs.
I lost my friend a few days ago... your beautiful smile is so kind, and gives hope. So glad that your channel appeared as a suggestion; subscribed. (from Canada)
I really enjoyed this video. My holiday has been really nice. I'm about to tidy up my own studio, and I just might have to put some dance music on and dance as I clean. Thank you for a wonderful look behind the scenes.
Thank you so much for another wonderful video! Bought my new journal on Christmas Eve for the new year! Hope you and James have a safe and happy new year 🎉 😊 !
So happy to see another Wendy vlog👏I would have watched one on Christmas day as it was pretty quiet. I have been going through all my art & craft supplies so I can begin to journal, just waiting for the gel medium to arrive. Getting quite excited, so thank you for inspiring me to try something new. Blessings to you 💚xx
I am deep cleaning my art room as I plan to restore my creative side back to what I've so enjoyed, all the paper arts! I'm finding so many wonderful things! After losing my husband ten years ago, I lost myself. I just could not create as it was so connected to my husband and his music. I've continued the music and now I'm ready to continue creating!
Bonjour Wendy! I thought I was out of order but you win in front of me. It's so funny. I like the way you are stress free and share all of this with us. I don't feel alone and I love watching your videos. Louise xxx (French Canadian) See you soon.
Hi Wendy, Coming to you from Florida, US this evening. I absolutely loved your video. Seeing your studio gives me hope. I also have a floor that I have to navigate right now. I'm inspired to start the new year clean! I'm smiling and loved the dance segment! Happy Holidays to you!
The joy i get watching your videos, you are so very authentic and keep it so real. I am pending receipt of an Etsy order and can't wait to incorporate the stickers in my own journal. You will be on an inspiration page of my journal. Signing off from Fort Worth, Texas... Keep the videos coming...Monica
Hi! Your studio seems so peaceful and calm! What a wonderful place to let your mind wander and create new art :) My studio is just as messy! I've got to tidy it up this weekend. Anyway, I really enjoyed this video, I'll be sticking around for more of your videos and art! :))
Really wonderful holiday! While not traditional nor physically with all family! We did a good job using FaceTime to open presents together! My daughter prepared our Christmas dinner and I stayed with them for a few days in their home on a beautiful lake! Blessed and safe days!
We've had a lovely, quiet holiday season -- we went into full lockdown again on Boxing Day so that's that. Disappointed, but not surprised. lol. I must say that my only regret for my little 'art cave' in the corner of the basement (which is actually very cosy and calming) is that I can't have loads of live plants....I'm positively *green* with envy over your windowsill (sorry, I had to say it 😆). I might have to get some fake ones just for the ambience. Hope you're having a lovely, restful in-between...✨
Hope you get time for you Walk in the nature and just feel the sun Be safe and happy happy holidays Thank you for inspiring me to want to do this I have so many ideas Learning on line how to make faces enjoying that part Nd waiting to watch your videos Wonderful you
Did you hear me sigh and go: awh... in a couple of days .... I guess I never want your vlogs to end. But! You deserve the rest, so take your time. 🥰 thank you for being an inspiration and my online place to go when I want some calming and fun videos. Hugs, Maureen
Whew yes! I'm cleaning and rearrainging my studio this week also. The bits of trash get into everywhere. It feels good to see things where they belong again.
Well I’ve gone journal mad since watching your journal videos, I’ve even started a Christmas Planner for 2021!!! Just enjoying the cutting up and arranging, so much fun x
Enjoying binge watching your calming videos while in lockdown and curfew in France. You have inspired me to do my first art journal. Happy NewYear and thank you.
Homely is one of my favs to show how different the language is used in the states and UK. In the states it is undesirable, plain, even ugly....in the UK it is attractive, pretty. I learned that from watching THE LAST HOMELY HOUSE channel, I thought Kate was dissing her lovely old stone farmhouse,Ha. Wishing you and yours a new year of health and happiness!
Holiday is up and down. Deeply missing my Mum - first Christmas without her. But managing unexpectedly better than I thought. Trying do do art and found chakradancing so that has been interesting to explore. Just want to run and tell Mum about it.
@@rebeccajourney3183 me too. Sometimes I get really upset that it is not more transparent. But my son who is deeply spiritual said it simply couldnt be
Hi Wendy, I hope you had a lovely Christmas and that you are managing to have a break and rest. I love looking at your “mess” because it’s like mine. I try to tidy but it doesn’t work for too long! I love the music you choose for your videos, I find myself going into a meditative state immediately. I’m starting to think about how to journal, I have my book and my supplies and now I have to state my intention and get on with it. Happy New Year, be safe and well until the vaccine arrives! 🥰🌷🥀
Thank you for such gentle inspiration. I hope you had a peaceful and blessing filled Christmas. 3 days ago now. Monday here in Australia and 2021 is looming.
I was looking for inspiration to start a journal for 2021 and found your channel. Really, your philosophy and approach summarized everything I wanted for my journal: a place of freedom for me. Thank you! Much much love from Brazil
I spent my holidays alone (thanks to covid) binging on journals and drawing videos, including so many ones from your channel! You inspired me to start a creative journal. Been sticking to it with about 1-2 pages per day since a little over a week now. Drawing, writing, collage... never realized how peaceful and reflective it is, all thanks to you Wendy. You spread much joy and creativity! Happy holidays and all the best for 2021. Love from Québec City, Canada. ♥
Happy ,healty, peaceful and wonderful New Year for you and your love ones🌟❤🌟I love your style and your art. All the best from Tromsø, north of Norway ❤
*How is your holiday period going so far? Let me know in the comments. Xx Much love and see you in a couple of days once I have finished editing Part 2. Xx*
I really love following you. You give me lots of fun and support ideas I had--- also that my channel may find its way--- like yours to inspire others and make friends around the world! My siblings do not speak with me as I am considered artist and non essential intelligence hahahaha I really don't care. it doesn't hurt; if it does its from a place I am concerned about their level of going inward and humanity--- but, I wish them super well. I spent the day in PJ's and loved it. I shared a lil Christmas with my Father whom I live with. And I still have a couple of presents to send off. I moved slow and these will be NEW YEARS Goodies. --- yes. I want to learn how u do the camera, overhead and such so it tapes you. And how u insert music and then time lapse speed ups. Oh you are fun and wonderful! thanks for your idea of the journal with the brag and desire --- hadn't heard of the 3 combo... Dr Christian N. was very famous for her book long ago & other stuff... I think she lives in Maine. She is quite down to earth and lovely gal....XOXOXO see your new video soon
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@@buzzyanderson4131 lol LOL lol LOL
Hi Wendy! What pens do you use to write in your journal? Thanks! Hope you had a lovely Christmas.
We are in lockdown but we're fine. I'm in Canada. Very quiet holiday so far.
“Bits and bobs” is one of my favorite sayings from across the pond. 😊
Hahah! perfect!!! xxxx
We love you!
Love you too beauty 🤗🤗🤗
Dance breaks are the best breaks!!! Hope you had a lovely Christmas!!! xoxoxoxo
Being able to Live simply is undeniably a privilege.🌿 Switching up not just my channel but my life is the most rewarding part of 2020 for me.
Anyone who knows even a little about making videos can see the effort and thoughts put into creating this master pieces. You are truly the light,☀☀ thank you for illuminating my life and making me love what I once hated (my life)💚. Thank you
Oh Wendy you are a breath of fresh air in my home bound world. You have inspired me to open the door to my little studio in my little cottage . It has been closed for months now due to new health issues and to be very honest, a dark depression. I happened onto your channel about a month ago now. I keep coming back and get more inspiration each time. Your calming ,peaceful soul ,speaks volumes to me. So thank you from the bottom of my heart !!! I've dug out a treasured, unused journal and begun adding "bits and bobs " to it. So excited to get back in my happy place! Hugs and love from Kansas USA
You are so calming. I don't usually post on you tube channels but found you somehow and have been watching how your subscribers have grown. You are inspirational and through you I have found music I wouldn't have known about. Thank you.
Me, too... Loving the music choices 🎶💙🎶
Awesome and thank you so much for being here 🌷🌷🌷🌟
I think no matter how much or how little space we have to work in, it's so difficult to keep it tidy when creating. 🙂
So true Susan! so true!!! Hahaha!! xxx
Susan, I have the same problem! I aim to keep art materials tidy but i swear that they have a life of their own! But if we are too tidy then how can we just pick up a pen/pencil etc when the creative urge hits? However if i am surrounded by clutter then i do feel creatively dampened. I'm sure that there are those out there that talk about a 'balance' but i'm yet to find it ha ha!
I like "bits n bobs" too.. sound so much better than what I say... pack up my sh*t. lol. I might just adopt bits n bobs!
My daughter and I are buying journals today in Florida after becoming inspired by your part 1 video. Much love from the USA. ❤️
Aww, that's wonderful, happy creating and much love to you two! xx
My holiday has been very quiet & I am trying to embrace that. Your peaceful channel helps.
Aww Molly, I hope the majority of your time is good with the quiet time... it can be such a blessing.. and well done for keeping your perspective positive x I'm glad to have you here and thank you so much for watching xxx
I started journaling after my dad passed the way from COVID a month ago. It’s been very hard for me and so I started watching your videos which I’ve enjoyed so much, they bring me peace and had helped me to put in paper my feelings. Thank you and blessings to you and your family.
Soft hugs indeed and glad the journaling is help support you xx🌷🌷
I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and know that are heals. Hugs and prayers sent your way.
We too are in Lockdown effective Boxing Day here in Ontario, 🇨🇦 🍁 Canada...2 weeks here in the northern part and 30 days south of us. It's all good. More time to paint in my studio.
PS....Love your mess!!! I tidied up for Christmas and itching to live in disarray once again 🤣🎨🖼☺
I love your positive approach! Yes, as long as we can do what we need to do in our creative departments, we will thrive!! Hahah! I'm looking forward to a tidy space (not there yet...!) but I do know that I won't be able to find anything once it's finally tidied!! Hahaha! So yes, I get that you can't wait for your disarray again!
I just took out my art supplies that I have kept away for 4 years. I'm ready to unearth myself.
A quiet holiday but happy and healthy. 💝 congratulations on 32k subscribers!!! Time for a dance party to celebrate.
Dance party 👌👌🤗🤗happy and healthy is good 🤗🤗🌷🌷🌷😚
Found a quote I'd copied down for my 2021 journal:
"I have forced myself to begin writing when I've been utterly exhausted, when I've felt my soul as thin as a playing card...and somehow the activity of writing changes everything!"
by Joyce Carol Oats
When I found your vlog yesterday, I cried when I saw your wave. I had to put aside until later to watch... Love to everyone, Becci***
Your videos are brilliant and are now my sanctuary for peace and quiet. Recent loss created a need for peace and creativity.
Thank you for bringing me a level of peace. 🌼🌻🌟
I used to art journal/ journal quite a bit; but when my mom passed away 3 years ago I lost all inspiration to journal. Thanks to your videos I am starting to art journal again. Taking it slowly and doing whatever I feel like in the moment. Thank you, Wendy for the inspiration.
I literally got up and started dancing with you!!!! You dance beautifully!!!!!!!! And again, your hair looks amazing! You're inspiring me to just let it go gray...I'll be 42 in March and I have so many grays. Been meaning to dye it, but now...I don't know! Keep shining bright Unexpected Gypsy! Love and light to you!
Holiday was quiet and restful and just what I needed, thanks Wendy. Looking forward to lots of journaling and art today after a walk with a friend. I love the idea of the trinity for journaling. We often find celebrating our achievements difficult, particularly here in the UK - I think that bragging is so frowned upon and we are always so self-deprecating! But I found comfort recently in reflecting on my achievements after a particularly bad bout of anxiety about all the things I had not managed to do. Turns out, I’ve actually done a lot of really brave and good things and it helped to be reminded of this! Looking forward to part two x
Sounds wonderfully peaceful, happy journaling and see you soon 🌷😚🌷🌟🌟
Hello dear friend, I write you today from Fl. USA. I wanted to tell you my life due to yours is truly blessed. Thank you for being so venerable.
Hey Cheryl, TY for being here with me, see you soon xxx
So happy to see a new video from you! I'm actually completely relieved the Christmas holiday is over!! Was feeling especially Team Scrooge this year. Art journaling has been helping me so much. It's felt really good to unpack all my old art supplies and actually use my art corner that I set up in my house over a year ago but hadn't touched til I found your channel. Thank you for sharing and inspiring so many of us to be creative and "keep our lights bright" ❤
Always a joy to see you and spend time! Holidays are restful after crafting so many gifts for people I love. I am starting a crocheted blanket just for me...and the pets who will be snuggling up, lol. Stay safe ☺️♥️🙏🇨🇦
Sounds perfect 👌🤗❤️🌷🌷
It’s always a joy to watch your videos. They bring me so much joy and your voice is so soothing. Our Christmas holiday was nice. We had a chance to spend time with my 25 year old daughter. We had our dinner in the garage and social distanced. We set up a table and tried to make it fun- It actually was fun. My daughter understands our reasoning and she is very supportive. Thank you for bringing joy to so many who are in need of it. You’re an Angel....
Aww well done for getting creative! We can always find a way! Much love and thanks for being here xx🌷🌷🌷
@@theunexpectedgypsy By the way, what is the title of the book by Christiane Northrup?
I am working in my art journal right now! Your video was great company for some creative reflection. And I love your dancing! I agree that dancing helps keep my light bright!
Yay to journaling and dancing 💃😚😚😚
Hello Wendy, very beautiful and inspirational video as usual! The holiday is doing fine in Belgium. We are still in partial lockdown. A friend of mine just offered me a new sketchbook for Christmas and she collaged the cover. So lovely! As English is not my mother tongue, the « bits and bobs » expression is something I learned from you and I love it! Looking forward to the Patreon video! Have a nice day!
Hi Catherine, patreon vid about to go live and I just love the sound of your special journal xxxx
Thank you for you inspiration. This has been a difficult year with so much fear and isolation in the world. You have help me realize how impotent journaling is for for our artist mind. "Thank you, thank you, thank you"
I am so glad I found your videos! They are a peaceful and bright spot. So inspiring. Writing my holiday thank you cards while listening to your lovely blogs. Thank you! 🥰
I am in California and just found your channel a few days ago, I love it. Listening to you gives me motivation to try something new. Thank you so much. 😊
Oh wonderful and thanks for watching 🌷😚🌟🌟❤️🎄
Hi Wendy! Happy holidays 😄❤🌲 I have been so inspired by you!! I am drawing and painting and just enjoying the process. Even though I'm new to painting I love to try new thing and try to improve... so that's my holiday! Thank you for the constant inspiration 😍
Awesome Tina, happy creating, have a wonderful holiday and TY for being here much loves xxx
Always so lovely to spend a few minutes with you every week 🧡🧡🧡
I wanted to comment for a second time. I just wanted to say that I love how you make me feel about myself and about life. I don't know you in person but your vieos make me really calm and they...give me hope I can say.
I've been journaling since I'm 7, I'm currently 24 and it makes me so excited to think that I will still be journaling in 10 years and later.
I also love how you look around while you're sipping your tea as if you entered an unknown place. I do that myself and I can say it is quite meditative to let your eyes hover in space. I just love this vlog, ahh, lots of love
Awwwww love this whole comment thank you for sharing and being here keeping me company 😚😚🌷🌷🌟🌟🌹🌹
Merry Christmas xxx thanks for the amazing video as always xx love the dancing so joyful xx
Much love ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️
Love your music and dancing 👏👏👏
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Congratulations on 25,000!! Hooray for you!!! I loved seeing your girl paintings. The last one you shot of that lovely girl, oh my heart! I started my first journal today and I was a bit frightened if that first blank page because I wanted it to be special and I’m not sure how special it is but I am special because at least I’ve started! (A bit of brag for today) living with 4 generations has been...well you can imagine. ☺️I may have to hope over to your shop.
Have a joyous New Year’s!
Peace Love n Light
Wait! I just saw 33,000!!!!
And now 5,000 more!!! Yay You!
Yay Kat, wonderful and yes it is definitely special xxxx much love 🌷😚🌟🌟🎄
@@theunexpectedgypsy because you are Awesome!☺️
Hi Wendy, We had a very quiet Christmas 🎄reflecting on all we have, and all we have lost. Looking forward to a kinder, gentler new year.
Love your down to Earth, organic videos, love the dancing. 🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
Yes, I certainly feel you .... x TY for being here and soft hugs for your coming year. x
@@theunexpectedgypsy Your choice of music was so soothing for the soul, healing our way through the heart of life. Thank you 🙏🏾
I think I just watched you pack my order! 😱😍 How surreal!
My wife and I have both gotten back into journaling recently, thanks to your inspiring videos. Thank you for sharing your beautiful authentic self with us and the world 💕💕
Woowhhoo! Hope it gets there really sooon 😚😚🌷🌷🎄🎄
I have to tell you that I shared your channel with my sister and my son, since I knew they would love it, only to find out that they already knew of you. It's so funny to think of you in your studio, going about your day in your own small pocket of the world, yet so well traveled that you have "met" two members of my own American family. The internet is a marvel, it really is. Happy Holidays! XO
Ohhhh wonderful thank you for sharing 😚😚🌷🌷🌷🌷happy holidays 🌟🌟🌟
Hi, I watched your video on" how to start a journal for 2021 and heal the soul" and it inspired me to go and get a journal (for the first time since I was a teen and I'm 34 now). I just felt like I needed a safe place to express my thoughts and to help me be creative and feel greatful for all the good in my life. Thank you for inspiring me to try something new and giving me a way to express I forgot about. 💗💚😊
You are a bright spot to my day Wendy! I love the bits and bobs too. I'm in Darien, WI, USA. I was blessed to do art journaling every day this past week. I enjoy my creative time, it's really relaxing. The holiday was really different because of the covid. Hubby heated his workshop in the barn with the wood burner, it's a really large space, and we were able to invite 4 family members over giving enough space to be socially distanced. The family enjoyed our time together. We went to church on line. It's was so different not being there in person. I have hope for 2021! Eagerly waiting your next video. Hope your holiday has been blessed and lovely. Xx
Well done for I improvising... perfect👌👌👌much love for 2021 indeed may it be brighter for us all 🌟🌟🌟
Greetings Wendy! I hope your holidays are happy and restful. I so enjoy your Vlogs! My art journal is so helpful to me mentally and emotionally that I've almost stopped judging myself about it. Thank you for encouraging me! Love and blessings 🙏❤️
Loved how peaceful and productive, at the same time, this was! Time to clean my library! You have me back at my scrapbook, which means pulling everything out and making messes in the process!! Looking forward to part 2 and hope you are having a wonderful Yuletide season, in spite of all the restrictions! xx
Thank you for watching and happy creating 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Thanks Wendy, always a pleasure watching your videos. I've had a quiet break, bit of drawing, writing and trying to get some reading in. Hope everyone is having a good holiday season.
Happy holidays and happy creating too 🤗🤗🌷🌷🎄
Hi from NZ. I’m spending my holidays weeding, planting, sewing and today will be tidying my workshop which has become much like yours lol. It’s quite meditative doing the cleanup reorganising. All the best for your day 🤗
Happy holiday dear friend. Lovely to see you dancing and happy. It's so important that we find joy in difficult times and keep fully living our precious lives moment by moment. You are a shining example dear heart .Arohanui from Aotearoa New Zealand. P.s much of our overseas post is being held up at the moment being held in container ships off the coast. This back log is due to the pandemic.xxx
Jan 😚😚😚yes to you too dear one xx and yes true, post is a bit of a hit and miss atm.. xx
Enjoy your time off. I will miss you as you are my favorite companion along with my first cuppa! Happy New Year!
See you soon! X😚😚🌷
Happy to hear you’re feeling good and positive, and it’s been a good holiday season! Thanks for asking. 😙 I’ve been using less and less social media (apart from RUclips) and I’ve now withdrawn from it altogether in the hopes that maybe one day I can return and use it in a way that feels more beneficial. My family also gifted me with a nice bunch of things to help me relax while we continue to quarantine. A robe, some matching slippers, as well as a variety box of teas and a kettle. Makes me feel truly blessed.
Now it’s a very long comment haha, but I’m happy to have stumbled onto your channel! I’ve attempted to journal in the past a number of times and I’ve never stuck to it, but you’ve really opened my mind to the sheer amount of things that you can do with the craft, so thank you for that!
This year my holiday period has been very different as my husband passed away in April. I have been preparing my 2021 journal, i am using a one year day to day midori journal for the first time. I have been decorating the pages by doing little collage using inks, stamps, paper and stickers. I am so glad i have found your chanel, i love it xx
Take care of yourself and let happy memories fill your mind and ease your grief. I lost my hubby 10 years ago and have just recently gotten back into my many arts and crafts!
So happy to have found your channel, looking forward to creating an art journal for the new year! You have given me hope that 2021 will be a great ; no matter what it brings we have art and youtube!
I find you very relaxing to watch and listen to... I know that must sound strange but there it is. Thanks for sharing YOU with the rest of us.
Was in a bit of a mood and after I saw you dancing it was such a moment of joy it really made me tear up. Thank you for sharing that with us. I needed that release of emotion.Funny how something so simple and unexpected was so helpful for me. You really are such a little angel.
I am enjoying your channel very much. I’m sitting here watching you tidy instead of actually tidying my own space. I love the differences in language too. Bit’s and bobs, and tip make me smile. UK English is so much more fun than American English. We are boring. :( Thanks for inspiring me to get creative. Happy New Year!
Is it tidy yet? 😀
I’ve been doing well and have started journaling😁 I actually have my journal open in front of me, along with some other notebooks that will be tended to in a moment. Hope everyone feels well
Amazing, well done,,, happy journaling dear Serene x
Hello, I'm a new subscriber. I fell in love with your personality, your art and your videos. You are an amazing person! I'm so glad that I found you. Sending you lots and lots of love ❤️
Well welcome! and thank you so much xxxx So glad you are here keeping me in such good company. loads of love to you too x
I'm loving the bragging idea .. I'll definitely try this 3 prong approach 😊
I absolutely love your workspace as it looks just like mine! So I do not feel so bad now, and like you today I am going to start sifting through it all to make space to finally be creative again. Thank you for the inspiring way you show your daily journaling life. I am totally hooked! Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year. XX
Happy new year to you too and thank you for watching 🌷🌷🌷
I have started my art journal already for 2021.....a few days prior getting inspired and creative. I write my thoughts listen to music then watercolor over my thoughts and words......thanks for getting me going! “ this to shall continue “
Woohoo happy creating and happy 2021! 🌟🌟🌟
Heart of Kentucky. Hi Unexpected Gypsy. You are one of the best artist I've ever seen. Your work is absolutely exquisite. Katie.
My holiday has been peaceful. I’ve noticed within myself less expectations from myself to be perfect. It has helped me enjoy the moments and be calm! Grateful for your encouragement and kindness 🙏🏻💕
Wonderful 👌👌👌😚🌷🌷🤗
Thank you for another uplifting video. Love your dancing! Keep safe. X
You are an inspiration!!!
Thank you 🌷🌷
It’s been a quiet holiday. I live in Ontario, Canada and they asked us to stay home for Christmas. A lot of us did and a lot didn’t. As of Boxing Day we are in full lockdown. Thank you for keeping me company. I love your vlogs.
I lost my friend a few days ago... your beautiful smile is so kind, and gives hope. So glad that your channel appeared as a suggestion; subscribed. (from Canada)
I am so sorry for your loss. So good that you could find some comfort here.
Soft hugs for your sad times... x there is hope ... glad you are here x
May wonderful memories of your friend fill your mind and lessen your grief!
I really enjoyed this video. My holiday has been really nice. I'm about to tidy up my own studio, and I just might have to put some dance music on and dance as I clean. Thank you for a wonderful look behind the scenes.
Thank you so much for another wonderful video! Bought my new journal on Christmas Eve for the new year! Hope you and James have a safe and happy new year 🎉 😊 !
Oh woohoo! Nice job and happy journaling 🌷🌷🌷and happy new year to you too xxx
So happy to see another Wendy vlog👏I would have watched one on Christmas day as it was pretty quiet. I have been going through all my art & craft supplies so I can begin to journal, just waiting for the gel medium to arrive. Getting quite excited, so thank you for inspiring me to try something new. Blessings to you 💚xx
Hurry up gel medium then!! Awesome, happy creating once it gets there!! xx Blessings to you too x
I am deep cleaning my art room as I plan to restore my creative side back to what I've so enjoyed, all the paper arts! I'm finding so many wonderful things! After losing my husband ten years ago, I lost myself. I just could not create as it was so connected to my husband and his music. I've continued the music and now I'm ready to continue creating!
Bonjour Wendy! I thought I was out of order but you win in front of me. It's so funny. I like the way you are stress free and share all of this with us. I don't feel alone and I love watching your videos. Louise xxx (French Canadian) See you soon.
Much love to you in Canada 🇨🇦 thank you for watching 🌷🌟😚😚
You’re such a beautiful person! Thank you for shearing your stories with us. Sending love from Russia xx
Hi Wendy, Coming to you from Florida, US this evening. I absolutely loved your video. Seeing your studio gives me hope. I also have a floor that I have to navigate right now. I'm inspired to start the new year clean! I'm smiling and loved the dance segment! Happy Holidays to you!
Clearing the floor is life changing indeed! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 good luck xx
The joy i get watching your videos, you are so very authentic and keep it so real. I am pending receipt of an Etsy order and can't wait to incorporate the stickers in my own journal. You will be on an inspiration page of my journal. Signing off from Fort Worth, Texas... Keep the videos coming...Monica
You are such a great inspiration! Thank you!
Love the earrings!!! Hope you have inspired me to tidy up my own craft space!! 😍
Woohoo! Hope it’s all tidy now! 🌷🌷
Thank you for your videos, I rally enjoy them. You inspire and motivate me. All the best. Stay healthy and safe.
Heart of Kentucky. Hi Unexpected Gypsy. I've been a Gypsy too. I just discovered you last night, and I'm so glad to have you in my life. Katie.
What a colorful and inviting studio you have!🎨💗
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Hi! Your studio seems so peaceful and calm! What a wonderful place to let your mind wander and create new art :) My studio is just as messy! I've got to tidy it up this weekend. Anyway, I really enjoyed this video, I'll be sticking around for more of your videos and art! :))
I love your channel!
I play it in the back ground too while I'm busy about my day! ❤
Wonderful thanks so much for watching 🌷🌟🌷😚😚😚
Really wonderful holiday! While not traditional nor physically with all family! We did a good job using FaceTime to open presents together! My daughter prepared our Christmas dinner and I stayed with them for a few days in their home on a beautiful lake! Blessed and safe days!
That sounds wonderful 👌 xxx
We've had a lovely, quiet holiday season -- we went into full lockdown again on Boxing Day so that's that. Disappointed, but not surprised. lol. I must say that my only regret for my little 'art cave' in the corner of the basement (which is actually very cosy and calming) is that I can't have loads of live plants....I'm positively *green* with envy over your windowsill (sorry, I had to say it 😆). I might have to get some fake ones just for the ambience. Hope you're having a lovely, restful in-between...✨
Yes add fake ones xxx and there are so. Plants that like dark places... perhaps you can swap them around so they get some light Ect... xxxx
Hope you get time for you
Walk in the nature and just feel the sun
Be safe and happy happy holidays
Thank you for inspiring me to want to do this
I have so many ideas
Learning on line how to make faces enjoying that part Nd waiting to watch your videos
Wonderful you
Happy creating and happy holidays to you too 😚😚😀🌷🤣
I cannot stop laughing at your mess. OH thank you!!! quite fun and funny... I guess I will have to video my mess now and start a trend---
hahhah! it was quite a mess!! xxx
Did you hear me sigh and go: awh... in a couple of days .... I guess I never want your vlogs to end. But! You deserve the rest, so take your time. 🥰 thank you for being an inspiration and my online place to go when I want some calming and fun videos. Hugs, Maureen
Oh 😀it’s coming ASAP I promise xxxxxxxxxx big hugs back x
I love your wave hello in your videos!
Bingewatching your gorgeous video's. Thank you for doing what you do and for being who you are
Whew yes! I'm cleaning and rearrainging my studio this week also. The bits of trash get into everywhere. It feels good to see things where they belong again.
Well I’ve gone journal mad since watching your journal videos, I’ve even started a Christmas Planner for 2021!!! Just enjoying the cutting up and arranging, so much fun x
Oh that’s wonderful 👌👌🌷😚😚
thank you for existing and being so inspiring
TY for watching and being here too xxx
Enjoying binge watching your calming videos while in lockdown and curfew in France. You have inspired me to do my first art journal. Happy NewYear and thank you.
Homely is one of my favs to show how different the language is used in the states and UK. In the states it is undesirable, plain, even ugly....in the UK it is attractive, pretty. I learned that from watching THE LAST HOMELY HOUSE channel, I thought Kate was dissing her lovely old stone farmhouse,Ha. Wishing you and yours a new year of health and happiness!
Language is so interesting 🤔🤗🤗🤗
Holiday is up and down. Deeply missing my Mum - first Christmas without her. But managing unexpectedly better than I thought. Trying do do art and found chakradancing so that has been interesting to explore. Just want to run and tell Mum about it.
Aww,,, soft hugs dear one xxxx
I wish they had a telephone in heaven! I talk to my mom often and wish she were here to share with me!
@@rebeccajourney3183 me too. Sometimes I get really upset that it is not more transparent. But my son who is deeply spiritual said it simply couldnt be
@@magnoliabird just remember, they will always be with us in our hearts and minds❣
@@rebeccajourney3183 yes I know. Never the same. And Even if we believe the Heaven description- never ever the same. Makes me so empty
Ahhh love it! Your coach is Mama Gena trained!!!! Yessss
Hi Wendy, I hope you had a lovely Christmas and that you are managing to have a break and rest. I love looking at your “mess” because it’s like mine. I try to tidy but it doesn’t work for too long! I love the music you choose for your videos, I find myself going into a meditative state immediately. I’m starting to think about how to journal, I have my book and my supplies and now I have to state my intention and get on with it. Happy New Year, be safe and well until the vaccine arrives! 🥰🌷🥀
You too and happy creating 🌷🌷🤗🤗😚😚
I just found you and feel like you are a gift! Thank you for creating such a beautiful and calming placee in this current storm.
Thank you for such gentle inspiration. I hope you had a peaceful and blessing filled Christmas. 3 days ago now. Monday here in Australia and 2021 is looming.
Oh thank you and you too 🌷🌟😚😚
I was looking for inspiration to start a journal for 2021 and found your channel. Really, your philosophy and approach summarized everything I wanted for my journal: a place of freedom for me. Thank you! Much much love from Brazil
I spent my holidays alone (thanks to covid) binging on journals and drawing videos, including so many ones from your channel! You inspired me to start a creative journal. Been sticking to it with about 1-2 pages per day since a little over a week now. Drawing, writing, collage... never realized how peaceful and reflective it is, all thanks to you Wendy. You spread much joy and creativity! Happy holidays and all the best for 2021. Love from Québec City, Canada. ♥
Oh that’s wonderful it really is so therapeutic isn’t it xx happy holidays to you too 🌷🌷🌷🌟🎄
Happy ,healty, peaceful and wonderful New Year for you and your love ones🌟❤🌟I love your style and your art. All the best from Tromsø, north of Norway ❤
Thank you for sharing your day, it is such a joy to watch your videos.
Our holidays are quite peaceful. Have a happy and safe New Year.
Oh you too xx and thank you 😊
You are so precious - I pray you have had a beautiful Christmas.
Thank you and you too 🌷😚🌟🌟🎄