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Nat Geo Launched a Free Website for Printing Detailed Topographical Maps via PetaPixel

Posted on May 10, 2021 by dewelch

The folks at National Geographic just did a solid favor for all the adventurous outdoor photographers out there. They put every US Geological Survey (USGS) topographical map from across the United States on one easy-to-navigate site and made them easy … Continue reading →

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Maple Dumplings via Baked Bree [Food]

Posted on May 8, 2021 by dewelch

I LOVE maple syrup and come from an area very near Canada that had it’s own sugaring community too. These sound heavenly, even to just have once in a blue moon. — Douglas These Maple Dumplings, or Grandpères, are a … Continue reading →

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Data Visualizations & Vintage Maps via Google Maps Mania

Posted on May 6, 2021 by dewelch

Nombre Quotidien de Trains sur le Réseau de L’Ouest by Émile Cheysson Anyone who has spent any time browsing through the David Rumsey Map Collection will have realized that not only is it a fantastic collection of the world’s vintage … Continue reading →

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Bees Become Creative Collaborators by Helping Complete This Artist’s Embroideries via My Modern Met

Posted on May 4, 2021 by dewelch

Bees Become Creative Collaborators by Helping Complete This Artist’s Embroideries “Porcupine Quills and Pussy Willow” Contemporary artist Ava Roth is not afraid of bees. In fact, honeybees are critical to Roth’s mixed-media encaustic artwork which combines beeswax and pigment to … Continue reading →

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Studio Ghibli releases 400 free-to-use images from eight of its classic films, with more to come via The Verge

Posted on May 3, 2021 by dewelch

Studio Ghibli has released a treasure trove of 400 images from eight of its classic movies for personal use. The images, which are available on the studio’s website, come from From Up On Poppy Hill, Ponyo, Spirited Away, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, The Secret … Continue reading →

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Exquisite Instructional Book From 1896 Illustrates How Flowers Become Art Nouveau Designs

Posted on April 30, 2021 by dewelch

The Art Nouveau movement was known for the beautiful way in which it depicted natural forms. Now, you can gain more insight into the aesthetic that swept Europe from 1890 through 1910 with the book La Plante et Ses Applications Ornementales (The Plant … Continue reading →

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Home School: Lovely Interactive Display of Early 19th-Century Hand-Drawn Illustrations of Minerals via kottke.org

Posted on October 26, 2020 by dewelch

I love this zoomable interactive display of British & Exotic Mineralogy. To create it, Nicholas Rougeux collected 718 hand-drawn mineral illustrations by James Sowerby sourced from a pair of multi-volume books called British Mineralogy and Exotic Mineralogy, published between 1802 and 1817. Then … Continue reading →

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People Are Transforming Vintage TVs Into Cozy Beds for Their Feline Friends via My Modern Met

Posted on September 19, 2020 by dewelch

Cats enjoy sleeping in enclosed spaces—it’s why they love to snuggle in a good box. But while cozy, the cardboard containers are lacking in style. If you’re looking for something that’s more quirky than the conventional shipping package, tune into … Continue reading →

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Learn Something New: Nature journaling and conservation via MetaFilter

Posted on August 30, 2020 by dewelch

    The John Muir Laws blog features lots of educational resources about nature journaling and sketching in a variety of mediums, intermixed with conservation information. Also offers resources for educators. Some of the good stuff (a sample, there’s too much to … Continue reading →

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A Time for Making via Kanopy [Video]

Posted on August 22, 2020 by dewelch

    Nine artisans on secluded Gabriola Island in Canada reveal the differences between mass manufactured and authentic locally handmade crafts through intimate portraits of their work and lifestyle. Watch A Time for Making via Kanopy An interesting link found … Continue reading →

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10 Ingredients That You Should Always Buy Frozen Instead of Fresh via The Kitchn

Posted on August 17, 2020 by dewelch

If you didn’t notice, last week Kitchn went pretty big on frozen food. We talked about all the best frozen groceries at our favorite stores like Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Costco; the frozen go-tos of professional chefs and registered dietitians; and even declared 2020 The Year of the … Continue reading →

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Free to Use and Reuse: Historical Travel Pictures  | Free to Use and Reuse Sets via The Library of Congress

Posted on August 15, 2020 by dewelch

Take a century-old “grand tour” of the world in these historical travel images. This set is just a teaser from the stunning Photochrom Prints Collection. This collection features, in color, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, Asia and the South Pacific as … Continue reading →

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Audobon’s Birds of America art released as free, high-res downloads for printing via Boing Boing

Posted on August 14, 2020 by dewelch

The National Audubon Society has released all of John James Audubon’s magnificent watercolors from his classic work Birds of America (1827-1838) as free, high-resolution downloads for printing. The 435 life-size watercolors in the collection were “all reproduced from hand-engraved plates, … Continue reading →

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Home School: [942] Decoded by Sight: Master Lock Personal “Safe” (Model 5900D) via Lock Picking Lawyer on YouTube

Posted on August 12, 2020 by dewelch

Related Posts: Home School: [1021] MFS Supply Key Safe Decoded FAST! Via The Lockpicking Lawyer on YouTube Home School: No, Brinks Did NOT Fix Their Combination Lock Flaw! via The Lock-picking Lawyer on YouTube Home School: [1020] SentrySafe Opened With … Continue reading →

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Home School: The History of the World in Four Maps via Google Maps Mania

Posted on August 11, 2020 by dewelch

The animated map above shows the changing borders of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa during the Twentieth Century. It is a a pretty good illustration of how geo-political developments demand frequently updated maps. I created this animated map … Continue reading →

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