Magical Artist's homes

 Here are a few of the fantastic homes I have come across on the internet lately..

          links attached for you to peruse the amazing art created by the people who live there.

                 Carrie Reichardt's fantastic abode

                                                       http://www.carriereichardt.com/

Magic house... a rundown cottage became what local children called the Easter Bunny house

Image by Steve Park


https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/rising-magic-house/

Magnolia Pearl Ranch in Bandera County, Texas, USA

This amazing home was designed by the fashion designer Robin Brown behind Magnolia Pearl

                                                        https://www.magnoliapearl.com/

Stargazing in Coonabarabran

Coona Barra where? Coonabarabran  - a small town in North West New South Wales Australia is home to much wildlife, most wonderous places and is inhabited by many talented artisans, astronomers and farming folk. 

My family has lived there for many years and a recent visit reminded me how beautiful this area is even in the grip of terrible drought.

Timor Rock at Dusk - image: Figtreebloom

Coonabarabran is probably best known for the majestic Warrumbungle range in the National park - providing exquisite bush walking and photo opportunities, this beautiful National park is easy to find following signs through town and there is plenty of accommodation in the area.
Siding Springs Observatory is also definitely worth a visit. Watch this video to see how amazing the night sky is without light pollution!!!

other places to visit include Pilliga pottery in the depths of the beautiful Pilliga forest,

to see their studio, cafe and pet friendly farm stay  visit their website:

                                http://www.barkalafarmstay.com.au/?v=6cc98ba2045f

gorgeous image via: travelin.com.au

The Pilliga Forest also has many bushwalking trails and one of the best takes you to sandstone caves,

on the linked website you can find directions and information:

http://www.geomaps.com.au/scripts/pilligacaves.php

Image via: Visit NSW.com.au

If you love native plants a visit to http://www.bilbyblooms.com.au/  is a must. Their display of native plants that they grow and sell is just fantastic, especially in Spring.

Spring is a wonderful time to visit this area and you will find wildflowers including flannel flower, wattles, egg and bacon bush, fringed violet, native orchids and numerous others in flower in the National park and Pilliga forest.

The town itself has a quaint old world feel and there are many cute shops to browse in if that is to your liking. A visit to Warrumbungle organics  won't disappoint - their vegan pies are the best I have tasted!!

                      https://www.facebook.com/WarrumbungleOrganics2357/

for more information and things to do in Coonabarabran visit: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/warrumbungle-area/coonabarabran

                   This town is definitely unique and worth a visit if you are in the area.

Forest bathing - Shinrin Yoku

In Japan there is a practice known as Shinrin (forest) Yoku (bathing)

Ancient cultures understood the benefits of embracing the forests energy.

                          As an empath I find there is no better way to remove negative energy and        

stress from your life,except maybe bathing in the ocean.

We are incredibly blessed in Australia with magnificent forests, dry and wet.

      Forest bathing is a simple practice, find a beautiful forest and take a walk, pausing to take in the energy and magic surrounding you.

Scientists have studied the effects of forest bathing and health benefits include.....

• boosted immune system function
• reduced blood pressure
• reduced stress and improved mood
• increased energy and better sleep
• faster recovery from illness

             other benefits...

• deeper intuition
• increased chi or life force

    Take a walk in an Australian forest now via this beautiful video..

                   For more information about Shinrin Yoku visit...

                                            http://www.shinrin-yoku.org/shinrin-yoku.html

communicating with the animal realm

Came across this wonderful short video from Anna Breytenbach recently and had to post it here as it is just such a beautiful story.

Anna learned she could communicate with animals while attending a tracking course.

What a wonderful world it will be when we can all communicate with other beings on this planet.

                      To learn more about Anna and her work have a look at her website...

                                                       https://www.animalspirit.org/


                   

Calling all butterfly lovers!!

Many thanks to everyone who is still visiting our blog xx
We have been so busy with fencing and watering that this part of our lives has been sadly neglected.

We recently visited the most magical place - Bribie Island Butterfly house. If you get the chance to visit it is really worth the drive. What could be better than a place filled with butterflies, stick insects and faeries?

                                           https://www.bribieislandbutterflyhouse.org/


This fantastic place is completely run by volunteers and is a wonderful source of information about butterflies, breeding and host plants for your garden and of course we left with a few plants..

Definitely worth a visit if you are close by - if not have a look at their website!!

There is lots more to do on Bribie Island, Hosay and Nismo thoroughly enjoyed the beach.