“I am still every age that I have been. Because I was once a child, I am always a child. Because I was once a searching adolescent, given to moods and ecstasies, these are still part of me, and always will be...”
-Madeleine L'Engle

I think too many of us kill off some of the ages we’ve been, which is sad. I don’t strive to be a childish adult, but I want to keep my childlike joy.

I have loved stationery since I was a child and still find delight in notebooks that are my style. They’re beautiful yet practical, satisfying both the child and adult in me. Before I learned to read and write, I remember being desperate to learn. I was SO excited to be taught these things and am still very thankful I have such wonders in my life.

Notebook from Cognitive Surplus, bandana from United by Blue.

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I was instantly drawn in by these beautiful pocket notebooks. This is half of the set. You can view the other half here- www.flickr.com/seclusivenature/52611657759

Notebooks from Blackbird Letterpress, bandana from The Landmark Project.

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I’m very much an animal person and prefer their company to humans. They never lie or criticize. They’re pure and so incredibly amazing.

This is half of a notebook set. You can view the other half here- www.flickr.com/seclusivenature/52609601135

Notebooks from Blackbird Letterpress, bandana from The Landmark Project.

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“The antidote to exhaustion isn’t rest, it’s nature.” -Shikoba

Mike and I get oudoors most days. We try to live as much as possible by the concept of friluftsliv, the Norwegian love of the outdoors. It translates to “open air life”, or basically an outdoor life, and is both a philosophy and way of life. It’s a commitment to spend time outdoors no matter the weather, your age, or physical capabilities and includes everything from extreme sports to lounging outside.

As a philosophy, it’s about living a simple life in nature without destroying or disturbing it, something our world desperately needs more people to embrace.

Spending time outdoors has mental and physical benefits, which Mike and I have both noticed. It improves cognition, reduces anxiety & stress, and boosts our mood. We love the tonic of nature!

Notebooks from Gibbs Smith, bandana from United by Blue.

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While hiking around Quarry Lake in Harrington Beach State Park, we had the enjoyment of hearing the ice sing. There were a few loud people around, so I wasn’t able to get a good video of it, but this has a short snippet of it.

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