Meg's Journal

on contemplating travel and why slow is sometimes not best!

on contemplating travel and why slow is sometim...

When it's time for a holiday, I certainly do appreciate modern travel convenience.  Can you fathom that the fastest 19th-century trip from England to Australia took sixty-three days by clipper...

on contemplating travel and why slow is sometim...

When it's time for a holiday, I certainly do appreciate modern travel convenience.  Can you fathom that the fastest 19th-century trip from England to Australia took sixty-three days by clipper...

a dedicated introvert's take on the value of friendships

a dedicated introvert's take on the value of fr...

As an introvert, I treasure the small circle of friends I can "do nothing" with—Bunnings runs, Woolies browsing, random chats over inconsequential errands. Even though there are more of us...

a dedicated introvert's take on the value of fr...

As an introvert, I treasure the small circle of friends I can "do nothing" with—Bunnings runs, Woolies browsing, random chats over inconsequential errands. Even though there are more of us...

rediscovering patience in a modern world

rediscovering patience in a modern world

Sometime I wish things were a little bit slower.  Working in libraries I have definitely witnessed growing impatience over the years. Instant gratification has replaced patience, leaving both patrons and...

rediscovering patience in a modern world

Sometime I wish things were a little bit slower.  Working in libraries I have definitely witnessed growing impatience over the years. Instant gratification has replaced patience, leaving both patrons and...

for the love of roses - a true antique botanist

for the love of roses - a true antique botanist

A visit to a rose nursery with thousands of cultivars opened my eyes to the incredible dedication of the breeders behind these beloved flowers. Jacques-Louis Descemet, the botanist who created...

for the love of roses - a true antique botanist

A visit to a rose nursery with thousands of cultivars opened my eyes to the incredible dedication of the breeders behind these beloved flowers. Jacques-Louis Descemet, the botanist who created...

beyond ethical - how moral fashion is taking centre stage

beyond ethical - how moral fashion is taking ce...

With the collapse of The Body Shop UK highlighting oversaturation in the ethical market, how do genuine small brands like me convince you to look past your (totally valid) greenwashing...

beyond ethical - how moral fashion is taking ce...

With the collapse of The Body Shop UK highlighting oversaturation in the ethical market, how do genuine small brands like me convince you to look past your (totally valid) greenwashing...

botanical illustration - a beautiful blend of science and art

botanical illustration - a beautiful blend of s...

My journey from scientist to Fashion Designer started in Year 12 Biology class creating botanical illustrations. That mesmerising feeling of drawing delicate flower stems and petals never left me, inspiring...

botanical illustration - a beautiful blend of s...

My journey from scientist to Fashion Designer started in Year 12 Biology class creating botanical illustrations. That mesmerising feeling of drawing delicate flower stems and petals never left me, inspiring...