Apparently today is my 10 year anniversary of starting this blog… how far we have come. From an idea to write about sustainability and sharing some of the projects for my Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design to opening a shop – who would have thought? Along the way, I’ve got to know some truly amazing bloggers and found some firm friends. I’ve mourned the passing of some important people in my life – my dad, my PhD supervisor, my statistics mentor, and dear Pauline, who blogged as The Contented Crafter – and I’ve celebrated successes – being awarded my Diploma, learning to crochet and, most recently, opening the shop.
Thank you for reading my random musings, and for joining me on this journey. So, to celebrate, here are a few pictures from the past 10 years.
I hope I’ll be here for the next 10 years.
The Snail of Happiness 
writinghouse
/ April 12, 2022😍😍😍
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anne54
/ April 12, 2022Congratulations! 10 years equals a lot of writing 😊 And thank you for your encouragement, support, advice and leadership to help us live our most sustainable lives possible.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022It’s been a pleasure. Now I’m finding my new routine with the shop, I hope that I will get back to writing more.
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cedar51
/ April 12, 2022congratulations
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022Thank you.
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Laurie Graves
/ April 13, 2022Congrats, congrats! Lots of changes.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022Yes, it’s been quite some 10 years… where do they go?
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Laurie Graves
/ April 13, 2022Zip!
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katechiconi
/ April 13, 2022So do we all! So many of those images are familiar; I think I’ve been along for the majority of the ride. It has been lovely to see Chez Snail evolve, to see your progress through life and the various changes of ideas and direction you’ve shared with us. I’m waiting with much excitement to hear about ‘TSOH – The Shop’ and all its doings. Congratulations!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022Now I’m getting used to the new routine, I should have more time to write again. I keep starting posts and not finishing them, but I plan to set aside time each week now to produce at least one post… and there will, of course, be another this week for ScrapHappy.
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Wild Daffodil
/ April 13, 2022Many Congratulations Jan! I am so glad to have met you here online and then for real!
All the very best for the future. xx
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022Thank you… I really hope we’ll manage to meet of in person again.
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Nice Piece of Work
/ April 13, 2022My favourite pic is the last one on the right. Whatever you were saying was either very important or very funny – or perhaps both
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022That’s me giving my diploma presentation… I think I made lots of people laugh.
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Over Soil
/ April 13, 2022A stressful day ahead of me and looking through these photos have helped calm the little grey cells. Thank you Sweetheart, you are a blessing.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022It’s a pleasure… I hope your day is as calm as it can be, whatever you are dealing with
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Over Soil
/ April 13, 2022It’s worked out really well so far, and much better than I thought. It really is true, that sometimes our thoughts are well out of order. Therefore, it’s always better to question persistent negative thoughts.
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Seasons to Celebrate
/ April 13, 2022Happy blogiversary!! I think I’ve been following almost from the beginning 🤔 this is still my most inspirational (and quite frankly useful) blog to follow. I often try implementing energy/waste reducing things you have thought to do (such as filling the thermos with hot water so I boil the kettle less often during the day, repairing, buying second hand etc etc) in our home.
Also love how you write.
Thank you for sharing your sustainability journey with us!
Lorna
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022It’s always lovely to get feedback like this – thank you.
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Rainbow Junkie
/ April 13, 2022Congratulations on ten years. What a lot of lovely memories.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022As I scan through my pictures, I discovered all sorts of things I had forgotten!
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Going Batty in Wales
/ April 13, 2022Many Happy Returns! It has been so good to get to know you and I am looking forward to the next 10 years.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022Me too
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Nikkio
/ April 14, 2022Hear Hear! Congratulations Mrs Snail! I discovered your blog around the time of the Aardvarks, I think (I was researching sustainable minimalism). I absolutely love the colourful ingenious crafting that fills your pages, as well as all the wonderful ideas for sustainable living – your ‘using up fruit glut’ photos inspired me to make my own jam for the first time ever, and I’ve never looked back 🙂
Here’s to another colourful 10 years – cheers to you & everyone here who make this such a calm & special place to visit.
One day, if I ever make it back to Wales, I will certainly look for your shop!
Warmest wishes, Nikki.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 14, 2022It would be lovely to meet you… and it’s great to hear that the pebbles I drop into the pond really do cause ripples.
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nanacathy2
/ April 14, 2022Congratulations on ten years . I always loved the story behind the snail of happiness. I have often used it to reframe my attitude to life. Thank you.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 14, 2022Thank you – sometimes it’s hard to remain positive, but it’s amazing how far we can get with small steps.
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nanacathy2
/ April 14, 2022And we can choose our attitude. Honestly the snail has meant a great deal to me.
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