Karen Smith. 🌿🌈🐈
@karen-smith.bsky.social
Tree Dr, soils tragic, gum nut. PhD. Urban greening, sewing & writing. Rescue cat Banksy. #chronicpain #gardens #trees #disability #sciart Melbourne Australia
Had a skin cancer basal cell carcimoma removed from my nose. Capable surgeon. Very happy.
December 9, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Had a skin cancer basal cell carcimoma removed from my nose. Capable surgeon. Very happy.
Turning toward the sun
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Turning toward the sun
Always enjoy Arthropodium cirratum. A pacific island plant good for dry shade. Lots in Melb botanic gardens under trees.
November 18, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Always enjoy Arthropodium cirratum. A pacific island plant good for dry shade. Lots in Melb botanic gardens under trees.
It's inspired by the fabric of Frida Kahlo, and the rich an full life she had despite chronic pain and disability.
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
It's inspired by the fabric of Frida Kahlo, and the rich an full life she had despite chronic pain and disability.
We do take the cake for preposterous hobbies @liapas.bsky.social
Hand quilting this Frida Kahlo quilt, each square has 2m of stitching. Have done 6/18 squares.
Hand quilting this Frida Kahlo quilt, each square has 2m of stitching. Have done 6/18 squares.
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We do take the cake for preposterous hobbies @liapas.bsky.social
Hand quilting this Frida Kahlo quilt, each square has 2m of stitching. Have done 6/18 squares.
Hand quilting this Frida Kahlo quilt, each square has 2m of stitching. Have done 6/18 squares.
5$ worth of Aussie 1950s patriotism from the opp shop. The kookaburra is a bit odd, rest good.
October 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
5$ worth of Aussie 1950s patriotism from the opp shop. The kookaburra is a bit odd, rest good.
Puff pastry on my little pasties so delicious. I've eaten 3 already.💚
October 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Puff pastry on my little pasties so delicious. I've eaten 3 already.💚
Grey on white on ice blue. Banksy the rescue cat enjoying life.
October 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Grey on white on ice blue. Banksy the rescue cat enjoying life.
The way out for rescue cat Banksy
September 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The way out for rescue cat Banksy
My plants. Just potted up as spring starts.
September 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
My plants. Just potted up as spring starts.
@mariecalaisart.bsky.social Banksy is being naughty as he wants his dinner. Thinking of you 💚🙏🌈
August 29, 2025 at 4:54 AM
@mariecalaisart.bsky.social Banksy is being naughty as he wants his dinner. Thinking of you 💚🙏🌈
Banksy the cat is supervising my first 2 rows of hand quilting the Frida Kahlo quilt
July 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Banksy the cat is supervising my first 2 rows of hand quilting the Frida Kahlo quilt
Winter Sunshine spot for Banksy
July 20, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Winter Sunshine spot for Banksy
B for bird watching
July 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
B for bird watching
Rescue cat Banksy & I have been together 4 months. During which we have had good weight loss, bad dermatitis,3 trips to vet, spraying, & a little biting. I try to work thru things calmly. He's very intelligent, & has bonded strongly with me. He was previously abused.
July 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Rescue cat Banksy & I have been together 4 months. During which we have had good weight loss, bad dermatitis,3 trips to vet, spraying, & a little biting. I try to work thru things calmly. He's very intelligent, & has bonded strongly with me. He was previously abused.
Made to share on my recent birthday. Took me 2 days. Orange & almond meal cake.
First boil the oranges...
Next day mince in food processor, add eggs & almond meal. Pacing important with #chronicpain
First boil the oranges...
Next day mince in food processor, add eggs & almond meal. Pacing important with #chronicpain
June 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Made to share on my recent birthday. Took me 2 days. Orange & almond meal cake.
First boil the oranges...
Next day mince in food processor, add eggs & almond meal. Pacing important with #chronicpain
First boil the oranges...
Next day mince in food processor, add eggs & almond meal. Pacing important with #chronicpain
Walking the cat. Yes we do this. Just went from 200-400m in our quiet street. Banksy trots along behind me. # chronicpain adventure. We love coming home too.
June 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Walking the cat. Yes we do this. Just went from 200-400m in our quiet street. Banksy trots along behind me. # chronicpain adventure. We love coming home too.
8.30am. The soup is on. Good lunch on the way.
June 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
8.30am. The soup is on. Good lunch on the way.
Need your Tesla charged? Pop into aldi in Altona Meadows. The heart of Melbourne's western suburbs. 6 bays to use.
June 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Need your Tesla charged? Pop into aldi in Altona Meadows. The heart of Melbourne's western suburbs. 6 bays to use.
Big rescue cat Banksy is slimming down. Losing weight slowly as recommended. 2 meals a day and lots of activity.
April 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Big rescue cat Banksy is slimming down. Losing weight slowly as recommended. 2 meals a day and lots of activity.
Happy cat Banksy not worried about tarrifs. His food is made in Australia.
April 11, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Happy cat Banksy not worried about tarrifs. His food is made in Australia.
First Mandarins of Autumn. Hooray!
April 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
First Mandarins of Autumn. Hooray!
