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Sunday, 26 April 2026

The Sunday Selfies and Caturday Art Blog Hops at BBHQ **FEATURING** Smooch's Supurr Snoozy Selfie

A digitally illustrated poster featuring four cats sitting in front of pink cherry blossoms and colourful bunting. The cats include an orange tabby, a black cat with green eyes and a green collar, a white cat with black markings, and a white cat with a pink nose and red collar. Above them is a banner reading “Sunday Selfies ©BionicBasil®,” decorated with a paw print and small black‑and‑white Polaroid‑style cat photos. A floral border of yellow and pink flowers frames the bottom of the image.

A harmonious Sunday Selfie scene set in a spring garden, with Tripawed Smooch, waking up from a glorious catnapping session in a plant pot!

A horizontal row of stylised pink tulips and small yellow flowers growing in bright green grass, forming a decorative floral divider.

Furbulous Sunday greetings furiends

Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection. 

If mew were here on Wednesday and saw The Midweek News, mew would have seen Smooch in this same pot, fast asleep, like a supurr snoozy furry heathen. 

This photo was PRE-the P.A. getting the shears on the plants to tidy them up for spring.

Smooch's Supurr Snoozy Selfie 


Smooch, our adorable tripawed snoozer, is pictured curled up inside a round metal tub overflowing with soft, grass‑like plants. His eyes are barely open as he wakes from a glorious sun‑soaked nap, wearing his tiny red collar with a bell. The background is full of warm wooden textures and natural garden vibes. copyright www.bionicbasil.com

There are two of these tin tubs with grass in them, and Smooch likes to alternate between them, especially when the sun is out. It's his 'go to' spot for ultimate relaxation and epic 'in nature' naps.

But just look at his supurr Smoochy face, he'd just woken up and could barely open his eyes! MOL

Everypawdy should have a tin tub of ornamental grass to snooze in, it's 100% Smooch Approved and Guaranteed For The Most Epic Outdoor Napping Experience Ever!
 
**DISCLAIMER**

We accept no liability or responsibility if your pot of grass isn't as comfy as Smooch's! MOL

A horizontal row of stylised pink tulips and small yellow flowers growing in bright green grass, forming a decorative floral divider.

We're joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop so do stop by and show off your pawesome arty-farty skills.

A close‑up digital art portrait of a tabby cat with green eyes, shown inside a light green border. The cat’s expression is calm and focused, with a soft painted effect applied to the image. At the top, the text reads “Caturday Art Blog Hop,” and at the bottom is the website “athenacatgoddess.com.”

We’re still working through the new GFX+ series on BeFunky, and today’s pick is Neon Noir.

Neon Artified picture of - Smooch, a white cat with black markings sits inside a round metal tub filled with soft, grass‑like plants. The cat’s eyes are closed as he enjoys the warm sunlight, wearing a small red collar with a bell. The scene is outdoors, with wooden and natural garden elements in the softly lit background. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

The effect was created with Befunky - Neon Noir GFX+ with changes to colour hue and variation.

All in all, it's very pop-arty and terrifically neon, with just enough black to give it that moody noir vibe, and it's a paws up, from Smooch!

Click here to dive into this cat-tastic puzzle starring Supurr Smooch waking up from a meautiful napping session! It’s a floof-tastic test of feline finesse, and guess what? 

We crushed it in just 8 minutes and 19 seconds. Can mew beat our time? 

Of course, mew can! MOL

Let us know your time in the comments ~ we love seeing how mew get on!

A horizontal row of stylised pink tulips and small yellow flowers growing in bright green grass, forming a decorative floral divider.

Well, it's time for us to say BFN, aka bye for now, until tomorrow when we're back with a brand new WHAT THE FLUFF Q&A with Melvyn.

If mew want to check out previous episodes, click here, and if mew missed last Monday's colouring post, click here to catch up on all the Zen Harmonies and a furbulous mandala ready to colour. We do love a zen start to the week. 

We hope mew have an epic day, and look forward to your company in the morning, bright and breezy, just how we like things at BBHQ! MOL 

In the meantime...
Bold yellow text with a pink shadow reads “STAY FLUFFY” in a playful, uplifting style.
... and utterly furbulous!


Wing Commander Basil & The B Team


A simple black paw print with four oval toes and a larger central pad, shown on a plain background.





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Don't forget to join in the pawesome Sunday Selfies Blog Hop with

 Angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, and Cooper Murphy ~ visit them at their pawesome blog:







A horizontal row of stylised pink tulips and small yellow flowers growing in bright green grass, forming a decorative floral divider.






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Wednesday, 22 April 2026

The BBHQ Midweek News Round-Up **BLOOMING EPIC!!!** ~ Parsley's In The Spidery Basket, Pandora's On The Deck, and Smooch is Snoozing in The Grass ~ **PLUS** Melvyn's Modelling

**Alt Text:** A colourful collage shows ten cats lined up in a row, each with different fur patterns and expressions. Behind them is a decorative backdrop of pink cherry blossoms, pastel bunting, and newspaper‑style graphics. Bold text in the centre reads “Midweek News Round Up with The B Team @BionicBasil.” In the top right, a cat with its mouth open appears to shout, with a speech bubble saying “EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!” The bottom edge is framed with pink and white flowers.

 Epic Greetings Furiends

Welcome to the BBHQ midweek news round-up!

Happy Wednesday, gorgeous furiends, and thanks so much for stopping by.

What a week, it vanished in the blink of an eye. Where is the time going right now? Is it speeding up? Or is time different at BBHQ? Probably, but that aside, we ran out of it again, we managed to reply to our blog comments, got the code pasted for the Sunday Selfies, and then boom, and it was Tuesday!

Hopefully, some hops will still be open, so that's our next port of call after finishing this.

So let's start with the weather report: it's been mostly dry, with cool wind, though biting at times, and the most offensive fur-ruffling abilities. We do not recommend spending time outside in that. We have had some nice but brief sunny spells, with Sunday being the nicest day of the week so far. 

But as this week progresses, it could, according to our weather app, reach a heady 19 degrees Celsius on Friday. Now that's something to look forward to! MOL

What is the weather like where mew are this week? 

Oh, and here's this week's flower offering.

 The Red Tulips Are Blooming Epic

A cluster of vibrant red tulips, some streaked with orange and white, blooms brightly in a garden bed. The flowers rise among lush green leaves, with a wooden fence and climbing plants forming a rustic backdrop. Small blue flowers sit near the base of the tulips, adding contrast to the vivid spring display. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

The reds are so vibrant, and the ones on the right look like they have been painted, honestly, nature is amazing.

We are waiting for some black frilled tulips to appear; they are only just getting going, but if the weather is warmer, we may get blooms sooner. Here's hoping!

Anyhoo, let's look at this week's news.

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

First up in the news this week...

Parsley's In The Spidery Basket


A black cat relaxes inside a wicker basket lined with cream fabric and filled with red blankets and a red heart‑shaped cushion. The cosy basket sits indoors near a white door with a brass latch and a window. The cat wears a collar with a small tag and looks calm and comfortable. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

Parsley decided to brave the spidery basket, yep, he is that brave!

If mew don't know about the spider who's living in the basket, click here to follow all the posts.

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

Next up in the news...

Pandora's On The Deck


Pandora was enjoying a dappled spot on the deck

She's loving it there at the moment, but I suspect that this repeated display is a subtle signal that garden furniture, preferably supurr comfy with plush throws, is needed in this space, very soon!

Or else! MOL

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

In other news...

Smooch is Snoozing in The Grass


A white cat with a black patch on its head rests inside a metal tub outdoors, nestled between tufts of green grass. Bright sunlight highlights the cat’s relaxed posture as it snoozes comfortably in the cosy grassy nook. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

Smooch was catnapping in one of his favourite spring spots.

Every year, he relishes his time napping in the pots with the ornamental grass, though he was a little hissed off, as the P.A. had just cut this one back, so it wasn't as springy as normal.

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

And finally, this week

Melvyn's Modelling The Top Bandana Pick

It was a tie between #3 and #5, so Melvyn made the executive decision and picked #3!

Melvyn, a mostly white tabby cat with dark markings lounges on a carpeted floor, wearing a bright floral bandana decorated with pink and teal flowers. The cat is lying on its side with its front legs slightly bent and its head tilted toward the camera, looking relaxed and comfortable. “copyright www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom.

Just look at him, what a little supurr model floof of furbulousness!

Also, he's requested that the P.A. make some new bandanas soon, so keep your eyes open for brand-new collections in the coming months.

A curved string of pastel pennant flags hangs in gentle arcs, with triangles in soft blue, pink, yellow, and green. At each peak of the curve sits a white flower with a yellow center, giving the decoration a cheerful, festive look suitable for celebrations or spring‑themed designs.

Which one should he model next?


Here's the April Bandana collection.

 As spring is now officially here, we chose some more colourful and bright bandanas for this month. 

Five colourful triangular bandanas are arranged on a light wooden surface, each with a different vibrant pattern. Designs include hot‑air balloons and animals, stylised floral motifs, large pink flowers on teal, playful pink cats on black, and a yellow‑and‑pink floral print. Text reads “The April Bandana Collection at BBHQ.

The April Collection:

1.  Ballooning with Furiends* ~ Blue 

2. Spring Freshness

3. Peony Purrfection 

4. Cute Pink Cats

5. Blooming Marvellous

ONE LEFT FOR NEXT WEEK!!! 

A bright spring border made of lush green grass topped with alternating pink and white tulips, accented by small yellow flowers. Taller blades of grass rise behind the blooms, creating a fresh, cheerful, garden‑themed decorative frame.

That's us done for today. 

Amber will be back on Friday with another pawesome book, and if mew missed any other posts, here are the links:

Sunday Selfies


What The Fluff ~ BBHQ Q&A Episode 2

Colouring with Cats

Hoping mew have a furbulous day, and remember to always...

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... and utterly furbulous

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team 













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A curved string of pastel pennant flags hangs in gentle arcs, with triangles in soft blue, pink, yellow, and green. At each peak of the curve sits a white flower with a yellow center, giving the decoration a cheerful, festive look suitable for celebrations or spring‑themed designs.
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Monday, 20 April 2026

**LOVE TO COLOUR?** Colouring with Cats #121 ~ Getting Your OM’s on with Mandalas on Mondays ~ Crystal of the Week PLUS **Your Crystal Questions Answered** What Is Garnet Good For?

A vibrant mandala banner in pink, yellow, and white featuring a large ornate central mandala with radiating lines and dotted accents. The background shifts from soft yellow to bright pink in a smooth gradient. Decorative vertical borders with circular motifs frame the sides. Stylised text reads ‘Getting Your OM’s On!’, ‘And Unleash Your Zen Harmonies’, and ‘Mandalas on Monday’. Two Om symbols sit in the lower corners, and the ©BionicBasil® mark appears at the bottom.

Mindful Monday Magic with Melvyn: Colouring Mandalas, Finding Your OM, and Unleashing Zen Harmonies at BionicBasil.com


Supurr Monday greetings meautiful furiends

Welcome to another fun week at BBHQ, and we're continuing our crystal journey today. This time, we've got a lovely gemstone to share, as we were asked, "What is Garnet good for?" 

Crystal of The Week

&

What is Garnet good for?

Red Garnets are delicious, deep red stones, like rubies but not rubies or with the ruby price either! MOL  

These stones have a vibrance and essence that is simply divine. They have richness and verve which makes them so special, no wonder they are used so much in jewellery; so they are readily available if mew want to wear rather than have one as a tumble stone. 

They also come in pink, orange, yellow, green, brown and blacks too, so not just the red variety, and the different colours will have added attributes.
A collage showing different forms of garnet gemstones. The top left features rough, deep‑red unpolished stones. The top right shows glossy polished garnet chips. The middle left displays a single raw garnet crystal with natural facets. The bottom left shows a smooth, tumbled garnet with reflective highlights. The bottom right presents several faceted garnet gems arranged in a circle. The word “Garnet” appears below in script, with “www.bionicbasil.com” at the bottom.

We have one large red garnet at BBHQ, which sits under the left monitor on the computer. 

A polished, dark reddish‑brown garnet crystal with geometric facets sits on a clear, faceted display stand. The crystal reflects light across its smooth surfaces, showing subtle variations in colour and texture. The background is a warm wooden surface, and “www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom of the image.

Now it may not look very exciting in the picture, but we can assure mew it is. In sunlight, it's got a deep red inner glow with little flashes of ruby reds. It's amazing, sadly, the camera just can't do it justice today.

Melvyn, a white‑and‑brown cat, rests on a quilted grey surface with his nose close to a polished dark reddish‑brown garnet crystal. The faceted stone sits in front of him, catching the light. “www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom of the image.

Melvyn loves the crystals at BBHQ. Every time, he's the one who wants to get his picture taken with a crystal! MOL

 So let's hop right in and tell mew a little about the gem lore surrounding these beautiful crystals. Garnets are purportedly excellent for re-energising and cleansing, and are superb for chakra wurk and would be placed on either the root chakra or sacral chakra. It is a stone of serenity and balance, not only for yourself but also for harmonising the immediate surroundings. It is said to be a protective stone, so purrfect to wear as a talisman.

Appurrently, it is also the crystal of love and devotion, so if that's an area mew're interested in, this could be for mew.

Melvyn, a brown-black‑and‑white tabby cat with yellow‑green eyes, sits upright on a textured grey bedspread with his front paws tucked neatly beneath him. A small polished dark garnet crystal rests in front of him. The background shows a softly blurred bedroom scene, and “www.bionicbasil.com” appears at the bottom of the image.

It is also suggested that garnet amplifies the energy and effect of other crystals too, so if mew're looking to increase the energetic output of another crystal, add this to the mix. It is also said to be the stone of wealth and success in business interests, though we're always sceptical of those kinds of claims; if mew want success mew have to work for it.   

Other supposed attributes linked to this stone are: courage and strength, expanded consciousness, a heart chakra opener, increases self-confidence, shifting fearful patterns of thought, dissolving self-sabotaging patterns, great for grounding, fuels passion - either the sensual kind or the creative kind. 

This is a gorgeous stone, whether in jewellery or as a polished crystal and if mew love reds or hot colours this is one is for mew. The P.A. loves the piece she has and says she wouldn't swap it for anything!  


Many thanks for this week's question.

 If mew have any crystal questions, email us, DM us or ask us in the comments below.

To check out another Crystal of the Week, click the link: Clear Quartz.

(disclaimer: we are not health or medical practitioners, all crystal info is purely for entertainment purposes only.) 


We hope that mew're ready for the week ahead, so let's jump right in and start as always with our little breathing exercise, which we're sure mew all have down paw by now...  but if mew've forgotten, stop what mew're doing for a moment and take deep fulfilling breaths; counting to five on the inhale and five on the exhale:

Breathe in
Breathe out

Breathe in
Breathe out

Breathe in
Breathe out

Smooch is here again to offer mew assistance in getting your OM's on and Zen Harmonies happening, so just press play, close your eyes and follow his instructions.



Don't mew feel better already?  I know we do!


All the mandalas featured are created & designed by us, aka The B Team.


Here's this week's mandala.
A detailed black‑and‑white mandala design titled “Mandala 121,” featuring intricate symmetrical floral and geometric patterns radiating from the centre. The artwork is presented with a white border and includes the text “www.bionicbasil.com” at the bottom.

Right-click the image to save and/or print the mandala.

And here's our finished version... this week we chose a lovely palette of blues with a splash of lemon, we think it turned out purretty good.

Just think bluebells and daffodils!

A brightly coloured mandala titled “Mandala 121,” featuring intricate symmetrical floral and geometric patterns in shades of blue and yellow. The design radiates from the centre with detailed repeating shapes. The artwork is coloured by Cathrine Garnell and includes “www.bionicbasil.com” at the bottom.

Coloured on the iPad and then transformed in Prisma, this time we chose the effect 'surf'. 


A horizontal page divider featuring bright vertical light‑spectrum lines in vivid colours against a dark background, creating a sleek, modern visual break between sections.

Don't forget mew can download** our **FREE** Colouring with Cats here: Books One, Two, Three and Four.

A bright pink book cover titled “Colouring With Cats – Getting Your Om On and Unleashing Your Zen Harmonies” features a central mandala with the text “Mandalas on Monday.” The design includes decorative borders, Om symbols, and the note “Book One – featuring 10 beautiful mandalas for you to colour.” The book is by Cathrine Garnell and reflects a relaxing, mindfulness‑themed colouring series from BionicBasil®A light‑blue book cover titled “Colouring With Cats – Getting Your OM On and Unleashing Your Zen Harmonies” features a colourful circular mandala at the centre with the text “Mandalas on Monday.” Pink and white decorative borders frame the design. The cover reads “Book Two – Featuring 30 easy mandalas for you to colour” and credits the author, Cathrine Garnell. The overall style is bright, calming, and mindfulness‑focused.A bright green book cover titled “Colouring With Cats – Getting Your OM On and Unleashing Your Zen Harmonies” features a pink‑and‑purple mandala at the centre with the text “Mandalas on Monday.” Decorative borders frame the design. The cover reads “Book Three – featuring 20 gorgeous mandalas for you to colour” and credits the author, Cathrine Garnell. The overall style is vibrant, calming, and mindfulness‑focused.A purple book cover titled “Colouring With Cats – Getting Your OM’s On and Unleashing Your Zen Harmonics” features a radiant circular mandala at the centre with the text “Mandalas on Monday.” Decorative borders and Om symbols frame the design. The cover reads “Book Four – Featuring 16 of our favourite mandalas for you to colour” and credits the author, Cathrine Garnell. The overall look is vibrant, calming, and mindfulness‑focused.
Colouring With Cats Book IV

[**see our download policy here]


So on that note, we'll say bye for now and hope to see mew on Wednesday when we're back with our Midweek News Round-Up. And if mew missed any posts since Friday, here are the links:


Sunday Selfies with Fudge

Until then

Keep Calm and Colour OM!

Supurr zen purrs

Wing Commander Basil & The B Team










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