Lara Call Gastinger

This book was extremely informative. I love to bullet journal and do paper crafts but I have never heard of a Perpetual Journal. It see a like a wonderful hobby to get in to. I like how author doesn’t push reader to but lots of supplies but suggests just starting with a notebook that has space for 52 weeks. The author spends time explaining how she became interested in journaling which was a nice touch. Growing up near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Chesapeake Bay sounds idyllic!

The Author makes it seem like it would be easy to create your own journal. Suggesting giving only 10 minutes per week to drawing if that’s the only time you have. She even says it’s ok to fill with the written word which I love!

I love the idea of having 52 spreads and going back to the same week every year until journal is full. It’s a lovely way to reminisce about time that has passed. The authors first journal took 16 years to fill!! She does say the average journal takes 5-10 years to fill.
The book includes the authors own journal pages. I really enjoyed looking at these. It got me really excited to start my own journal. I liked how even the authors style of drawing changed over time. It includes lots of different media types for inspiration. I like how she included pictures of how the journal pages develop from one or two drawings to being completely filled.

This was my favourite qute from book:

In a world where the future is unknown, I am reminded that spring will come again.

I think I will include this on the title page of my own journal.

The writing style is informative but easy to understand. It’s written in a supportive way and has really gotten me excited to start my own journal. The author stresses that there is no need for perfection which encourages the reader to be brave and make the journal they want for themselves. I am definitely going to do. Living in Ireland we are lucky to have a huge variety of Flora throughout the year.

I like the Idea of having the journal act as a record of how climate change is affecting our natural world.

The tips section at back of book was helpful.

I think this book would be a lovely Christmas or new year gift. Starting a perpetual journal on January 1st would be a wonderful way to start the new year. The author does say it can be started on any week of the year so it would also be a great birthday gift. I love the idea of starting it on my birthday and having a record of my year.

I will probably buy a physical copy of this book and would love if an accompanying journal was available