Every Friday since the 25th of January, 2013, I have posted a silly wombat-related photo on social media as a fun tribute to one of…
“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.” – Jean Cocteau
I’m honored to be a contributor in the latest edition of Enchanted Living magazine. This special Pre-Raphaelite issue is deliciously mesmerizing – just holding a…
This post contains spoilers from Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Please do not read further if you have not seen the film yet. You have…
Elbert Hubbard had the right idea. Hubbard (1856-1915) was an American writer and publisher who drew inspiration from William Morris, Pre-Raphaelite associate and key figure…
On this day in 1862, Elizabeth Siddal was born. In honor of her birthday, I’d like to share the post I wrote last year to…
Hey, kids, it’s my favourite day of the week! Wombat Friday! Artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti said it best: “The Wombat is a Joy, a Triumph,…
“Bloom where you are planted” is an adage we’ve all probably heard, and the sentiment is a positive one: do your best no matter what…
I’ve amassed quite a collection of Pre-Raphaelite books over the years and the addition of Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang to my shelves adds something alive. It buzzes…
This #WombatFriday, T-Dub is taking time to smell the marigolds because he’s exhausted from his recent adventures. It’s only to be expected when you’ve been…
Inspired by artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s passion for wombats, every Friday is Wombat Friday at Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood. “The Wombat is a Joy, a Triumph, a…
I’ve seen comments online that say the Pre-Raphaelites mainly appeal to adolescents. Even this 2007 piece from The Guardian quotes a senior curator at Tate…
In 1891, William Morris founded the Kelmscott Press in an effort to realize his vision of creating exquisitely crafted books. Joining him in this endeavor…
I receive many positive emails through this blog because, for the most part, people in the world are great. The negative ones stand out, though,…
“There is nothing stable in the world; uproar’s your only music.”-John Keats Several months ago I was diagnosed with a dermoid tumor on my ovary.…
It’s Mythic March! Created by my friends Grace Nuth and Lisa Stock, its premise is similar to NaNoWriMo: spend a month incorporating the beauty of myth…
I’ve added a new entry to the Unexpected Sightings page. ‘Reverie’ by Dante Gabriel Rossetti can be seen in the background of NBC sitcom Seinfeld.…
She waits. Her eyes dart from wave to wave, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. He will come– as he does nightly–braving the turbulent…
La Belle Dame Sans Merci by Frank Cadogan Cowper, based on the poem by John Keats.
You can follow the #wombatfriday fun by visiting the Pre-Raphaelite Sisterhood Facebook page. I’m also on Twitter as @beguilingmerlin.
It is difficult for me to choose a painting to vote for. I have so many favorites and occasionally I find myself developing a new…
Once again, that cheeky wombat makes his appearance. Here he is with Lizzie Siddal. Are you missing out on the wombat fun? If you’re a…
