All your art is so so beautiful! I really loved your lino prints and your bookbinding inspired me to try and do something similar. It's cool that you have instructions on so many pages as well! Thanks for a great website :)
salixx
thank you, I hope your bookbinding goes well!
blarghy
03/11/2024
hey i just wanted to talk about your quest for the bioluminiscent algae
this species of algae are called noctiluca scintillans, they only glow whenever they feel they are in danger mostly due to the water movement, they glow so they can attract a fish that could eat the animal that are attacking them
they're in peril due to chemical dumping into water bodies, that's another reason of why they glow, so whenever you find some, be careful
salixx
Thanks for the info and their scientific name, that's very helpful (I can locate them on iNaturalist)! I looked at their wikipedia article and it's quite interesting to read about how they chemically function (and the distribution info there is useful also). I'll have to research them further.
vessel
05/09/2024
your site feels like taking a deep breath on a breezy day[fresh].
salixx
thank you! I love that description - I really enjoy finding and trying to make websites that feel alive, like I want to catch light through a window or reflect the shimmer of water through mangroves, and it’s so tricky to express! So I appreciate it :)
found your site through the global updates page, really love the cozy vibes of the layout and the wide variety of crafts you're working on!
mri
17/06/2024
i really like the structure and design of your webiste, it's very nice to look at! and the crafts page!! that embroidered book cover looks awesome :O
beeshirt
16/06/2024
this website is so cool and cozy! it feels like such a calm space were you can slow down and enjoy something simple. i love your zine! and i'll definitely be revisiting your board game recommendations and list of links. hope you enjoy the rest of your day
salixx
ah I'm so glad you like the board game recs! thanks for the kind words :)
just played through your blue cat choose-your-own adventure zine. it's so delightful, made me smile the whole time, i really really like it. hope you have a nice day!
I appreciate you linking to the bioregional awareness quiz. I really do think awareness of the natural world is a huge boost for a person's mental health. Your collages are really cool as well!
salixx
thanks! I agree, I think it's important and grounding to try and understand more about the land you live on and its history and seasons and ecosystems
Hi! I love how you've done your website! As someone who's also trying to learn coding from scratch, is there any advice you'd give to a newbie?
salixx
thank you! Honestly in making this I looked up a lot of "how to do _ with html/css"! I recommend looking at w3 schools, sadgrl's neocities, and read up on web accessibility! editing in firefox also lets you inspect the site for accessibility issues. sites like coolors are helpful for colours, and i took the photos myself. also the structure of the website was taken from here: https://css-tricks.com/snippets/css/a-guide-to-flexbox/#aa-flexbox-tricks
Your website is so soothing to visit! Clicking through it reminded me of spring morning, before it gets too warm. It seems like we have a lot of similar interests, too. I can't wait to watch your garden grow! ♡ ♡ ♡
salixx
thank you! i love the witchy florals of your site ☾⋆｡ ๋࣭
Childhood Country
08/03/2024 WebsiteAll your art is so so beautiful! I really loved your lino prints and your bookbinding inspired me to try and do something similar. It's cool that you have instructions on so many pages as well! Thanks for a great website :)
salixx
thank you, I hope your bookbinding goes well!
blarghy
03/11/2024hey i just wanted to talk about your quest for the bioluminiscent algae
this species of algae are called noctiluca scintillans, they only glow whenever they feel they are in danger mostly due to the water movement, they glow so they can attract a fish that could eat the animal that are attacking them
they're in peril due to chemical dumping into water bodies, that's another reason of why they glow, so whenever you find some, be careful
salixx
Thanks for the info and their scientific name, that's very helpful (I can locate them on iNaturalist)! I looked at their wikipedia article and it's quite interesting to read about how they chemically function (and the distribution info there is useful also). I'll have to research them further.
vessel
05/09/2024your site feels like taking a deep breath on a breezy day[fresh].
salixx
thank you! I love that description - I really enjoy finding and trying to make websites that feel alive, like I want to catch light through a window or reflect the shimmer of water through mangroves, and it’s so tricky to express! So I appreciate it :)
ronan
02/09/2024 Websitenew to making websites so ive been peeking around. your website is so cozy and cute. really hoping to also put some crafting stuff on my site soon
sol
20/08/2024 Websitethis site is absolutely gorgeous!!! i loved looking through your crafts page and board game recs :)
Azure
20/08/2024 WebsiteI agree with the others-your website has such a calm and cozy feeling to it! Your embroidery and collages looked SO good, too. Love this site!
vita
28/07/2024 Websitefound your site through the global updates page, really love the cozy vibes of the layout and the wide variety of crafts you're working on!
mri
17/06/2024i really like the structure and design of your webiste, it's very nice to look at! and the crafts page!! that embroidered book cover looks awesome :O
beeshirt
16/06/2024this website is so cool and cozy! it feels like such a calm space were you can slow down and enjoy something simple. i love your zine! and i'll definitely be revisiting your board game recommendations and list of links. hope you enjoy the rest of your day
salixx
ah I'm so glad you like the board game recs! thanks for the kind words :)
sisi
27/04/2024 Websitejust played through your blue cat choose-your-own adventure zine. it's so delightful, made me smile the whole time, i really really like it. hope you have a nice day!
salixx
thank you!
Mika
27/04/2024 WebsiteI appreciate you linking to the bioregional awareness quiz. I really do think awareness of the natural world is a huge boost for a person's mental health. Your collages are really cool as well!
salixx
thanks! I agree, I think it's important and grounding to try and understand more about the land you live on and its history and seasons and ecosystems
Fran
11/12/2023 Websiteyour website is very cozy :3 i loved your blue cat zine!!! and the butterfly page is adorable :D thank you for your work and for sharing it online ^-^
Tea
07/11/2023 WebsiteHi! I love how you've done your website! As someone who's also trying to learn coding from scratch, is there any advice you'd give to a newbie?
salixx
thank you! Honestly in making this I looked up a lot of "how to do _ with html/css"! I recommend looking at w3 schools, sadgrl's neocities, and read up on web accessibility! editing in firefox also lets you inspect the site for accessibility issues. sites like coolors are helpful for colours, and i took the photos myself. also the structure of the website was taken from here: https://css-tricks.com/snippets/css/a-guide-to-flexbox/#aa-flexbox-tricks
Joe
05/11/2023 WebsiteReally pretty website. I love the layout and pictures
Julia
06/09/2023 WebsiteGreat website! I really love your collages <3
Chelsea
31/08/2023 WebsiteThank you for sharing! I love sitting in your butterfly garden.
Sarah
22/08/2023 WebsiteYour website is so soothing to visit! Clicking through it reminded me of spring morning, before it gets too warm. It seems like we have a lot of similar interests, too. I can't wait to watch your garden grow! ♡ ♡ ♡
salixx
thank you! i love the witchy florals of your site ☾⋆｡ ๋࣭