Australian Print Houses 1880-1960: A Heritage Deep Dive

Quick answer (TL;DR): Boom-era printing centred on Melbourne (Sands & McDougall, Troedel & Co.) and Sydney (Gibbs Shallard, Angus & Robertson). The 1890s introduced chromolithography; the 1920s standardised offset; postwar paper rationing through 1950 forced reduced-colour palettes. Surviving prints from this window are collector territory and worth more framed under museum glass. Start with the… Continue reading Australian Print Houses 1880-1960: A Heritage Deep Dive

19 Positive Affirmations That’ll Change the Way You Think

They say you are what you think. Think you’re destined to fail and you will. But believe you’re in charge of your own success and you’ll achieve your dreams. Wishful thinking? Maybe not. Many swear by the power of affirmations to create positive changes in everything from finances and career to relationships and weight loss… Continue reading 19 Positive Affirmations That’ll Change the Way You Think

9 Reasons Your Canine Teeth Don’t Make You a Meat-Eater

One of the most common justifications for eating animals that vegans encounter is, “If I wasn’t meant to eat meat, then I wouldn’t have these canine teeth!” It’s a knee-jerk defence that’s often made after a meat-eater has been confronted with information about the routine cruelties of animal farming, or with the fact that humans… Continue reading 9 Reasons Your Canine Teeth Don’t Make You a Meat-Eater