There are plants that comfort. Some plants awaken. And then there are plants like Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) and Salvia officinalis (sage) — herbs that do both. One roots us deeply into the body, replenishing what has been worn thin.The other clears the fog, inviting clarity, discernment, and quiet wisdom. Together, they offer a practice of grounded strength and sacred awareness. Let’s explore their spiritual...

Transform your backyard by creating a healing herb garden. Herb gardens are perfect for a small to average backyard, bringing beauty, history, and wellness right to your doorstep. Incorporating ancient medicinal herbs like wormwood and rue not only adds unique textures and scents but also connects you to centuries of herbal traditions. These plants have been valued for their healing properties and protective qualities, making...

Julie Fragar wins the 2025 Archibald Prize Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) Hello Spring!  Welcome to 'Rabbit Holes and The Feral Patch!' Thank goodness in Europe spring is here and Summer just around the corner, I'm over being sucked down rabbit holes, those quick 'hack' posts which leave you amazed at the things no one ever told you, politics - that disgusting subject which polarises and...

Future Pop Colours can change how we feel in a space. Lately, I’ve been totally embracing what could be called the Gr-80's—a bold, lively palette inspired by the 80s with Future Pop aesthetics. Imagine the colours of nature, but dialled up with an electric twist: pinks, peaches, turquoise, and every shade in between. These colours don’t just decorate a room; they bring energy, joy, and a fresh vibe...

The Cost of Modern Living: Health and Family Are Losing Out With all the doom and gloom presented daily on our screens, I, like many others, am constantly thinking about how we can make positive changes within our own homes to afford ourselves a sense of stability and control over our lives. Busy City Street Amid the whirlwind of modern life and the cost of living,...

The Art of Life: Embracing the Beauty of an 'Eclectically Decorated Family Home' There’s something deeply inviting about a home that doesn’t adhere to trends but rather reflects the personalities, passions, imperfections and story of the people living in it. This is the essence of an eclectically decorated family home—a joyful mix of styles, colours, memories, and love. Eclectic vintage-inspired room  🌿 What Is Eclectic...

The Ultimate Midlife Crisis (with Coffee and a Hound Dog) "Choosing between French forests and Aussie beaches — with a hound dog and a dodgy knee in tow. What could possibly go wrong?"Whoops! Here I am, sitting in our little French slice of heaven in Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, sipping coffee and staring into the misty woods, asking myself the big question: What on earth are we...

It is seemingly impossible to keep up to date with forthcoming colour trends and how they might be reflected in our clothing, cars, and homes. As I cast my eye to future Colour Trends, I am amazed at how we and our world are studied to predict what we might be thinking and feeling, and how the colours around us will influence our behaviours. I...

I don’t know about you but my intention to make my daily walks part of my exercise routine tend to fall flat. Each day, each week, each season brings something new and wonderful. The shapes, the colours, my phone camera in and out of my pocket, like a gunslinger, shooting images purely for my own satisfaction. Magical Mushrooms My canine walking buddy, Jedd, can become...

Yes, Cool Like That! It all started leading up to Christmas 2024 and New Year's Eve 2024/25. I was feeling tres negative about my aging body. I needed to cling to the hope of finding a solution to the 'Weight Creep' I was experiencing. Apparently, once you get to the ripe old age of 40, it is not uncommon for both women and men to...