Curiosities Objects Of Wonder
Journaling with organisms, specimens, models, trinkets, and toys.
Take your journaling to new dimensions! Objects can inspire wonder and act as portals to hidden worlds. Posts on this page highlight hands-on interactions with physical “things,” as well as responsible handling and sustainable sourcing.
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Corvids
Family Corvidae includes crows, ravens, blackbirds, magpies, and jays. These intelligent and wide-ranging birds are often nearby, ready for closer study.
Crickets
Crickets are a fascinating animal that can be kept as a pet and studied over time. Find out why these are excellent subjects for nature journaling.
Bengal Cats
If you have a pet, you have a natural journal subject. Our three Bengal cats Tanjiro, Uschi-Swirl, and Vladimir are constant inspiration. Their wild behaviors and high activity levels make taking photos, sketching, and writing about their antics irresistible.
Antique Microscope Slides
Antique microscope slides contain specimens of rare, sometimes extinct, organisms. They were also frequently prepared with chemicals that are now known carcinogens (cancer-causing agents), and are no longer used. Unfortunately the high quality coloring and contrast produced by these stains has not been fully replicated.
Rockscapes
The entire world can be found in a small rock. The patterns in nature we see at large scale; mountain ranges, branching streams, and ocean waves, can also be observed at a much smaller scale in the mineral patterns that compose rocks.