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Book Review: Nature’s Palette by Thames & Hudson

Do you love nature? do you love colour? If you love these two things then this book is a must-have for your collection. A traditional reference guide originally published in 1814, a beautifully bound and illustrated new version is now available.

Nature’s Palette features all of the hues and colours you can possibly imagine in our green and blue verdant planet. Along with exquisite nature drawings and paintings. Opening this book is like being transported to a more earthy and connected era where nature in all of her splendour was all people knew about sourcing colour. This book is perfect for a gift for the artist you know. Or if you’re an artist, designer, nature-lover or aesthete, I think you would also enjoy it.

Ancient word of the day: Athene Noctua or Athena’s Owl

The Greek goddess Athena had as her sacred animal familiar the owl, also known as the Athene Noctua in Latin. The Romans, fond as they were of stealing from the Greek pantheon, renamed Athena to Minerva. Athena and her owl are considered to be symbols of wisdom, in both cultures. Athene Noctua Athena’s owl orContinue reading “Ancient word of the day: Athene Noctua or Athena’s Owl”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #118

Time for edition #118 of Interesting Things. Full of juicy goodies like a dial-a-poem phone booth, friendly Irish werewolves, crystal daggers, innovative house design, #techno and more! #culture #music #art #ContentCatnip

Dolphins as Taniwha in New Zealand

Dolphins are mystical beings full of intelligence, compassion and consciousness. For different Māori iwi, dolphins hold sacred significance and they are known as  taniwha. They are considered tapu (sacred) and possessing a powerful mauri (lifeforce). What are Taniwha? Taniwha (pron. tan-ee-far) are mysterious creatures that dwell in the sea, rivers, lakes or in caves. TheyContinue reading “Dolphins as Taniwha in New Zealand”

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #117

Edition #117 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet includes the everywoman hair models, #Jungian depth #psychology, #medieval history , classic acid #techno and more #ContentCatnip

Jumbo 2023 Christmas Edition of Cool and Kooky Things I Found On the Internet

2023 has been a strange year with a lot of unexpected events in our world. I hope that wherever you are that these oddball and quirky Yuletide tidbits give you a giggle, a jolt and some pause for thought while you enjoy your Christmas celebrations. I hope you get some much needed rest. Right now, some big warm hugs are being sent on digital packets from my heart to yours. Much love, your friend, CC.

Summer Travel: Mushroom Reef Sanctuary, Flinders, Mornington Peninsula

The Mushroom Reef Sanctuary is home to a gigantic mushroom shaped basalt reef near Flinders in Westernport Bay. Located 86 km from central Melbourne, it’s a fantastic day trip for beach-combing, sunbathing, snorkelling or bushwalking. As an added bonus it’s hidden away from the hoards that gather on popular beaches on the opposite side of the Mornington Peninsula in Port Phillip Bay.

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #116

Edition #116 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet features shortform #poetry, ancient #Egyptian secrets, mind-boggling surrealism, immersive #trance and much more! So join me, love #ContentCatnip

Book Review: The Porpoise by Mark Haddon

This is my historical fiction pick of the year. The Porpoise is an exhilarating. There are lightning quick gear changes from one time period to another and one mood to another. Yet the cohesive whole of the novel never felt confusing, forced or contrived

10 Interesting Things I Found on the Internet #115

Edition #115 of Interesting Things I Found on the Internet contains everything you need to perform #firstaid on your broken heart including serene #paintings, quirky history and #mesmerising music, enjoy! #ContentCatnip