Monday, October 29, 2007

Travel Write II


In a couple of days, I am heading down to Costa Rica for a much needed break from the working world. Since I plan to "unplug", I will be blogging the way nature intended...with pen and paper. I picked up a couple of these animal print journals at West Elm yesterday in an attempt to channel a little of Osa Johnson's adventurous flair.

Because the pages are unlined, they double as a sketch book as well.

Update:
As cute as these little journals are, I was sorely dissapointed with how well they held up on the road. The paper seems to be coming loose from the binding after a couple of uses. Caveat emptor!

20 comments:

Style Court said...

Great find. Love the top image.

The Peak of Chic said...

Love the journals. Have a wonderful trip! Can't wait to hear about it when you return :)

Anonymous said...

There is something to be said about pen and paper. In a world of technological advances, a great sketch or handwritten story in a beautiful journal is something to be treasured. Have a great trip.

Laura said...

Hope you have a wonderful trip, and post lots of pics when you get back!

TIG said...

A trip sounds fantastic right about now--have a really lovely time!

Neutral Dwelling said...

I am looking forward to seeing beautiful pics from your trip. Have a great time.

Habitually Chic said...

I agree with "me, myself, and i". There is nothing better than writing and sketching in a journal when you are away. Hope you have a great trip!

Style Saves the World said...

Costa Rica! So lucky!! Have a wonderful time.

ALL THE BEST said...

Sounds fantastic! Have a happy and safe journey!! Look forward to hearing all about it when you return!!

Pink Wallpaper said...

so jealous...hope you have a blast and the journals are so "in"!

diana murphy said...

Splendid!! You might consider a travel watercolor set - the vivid, exotic colors of CR are rivaled by few other countries. Safe travels!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I would love to be going on vacation right now with a journal & pen in hand!

Have a fantastically relaxing time!

Unknown said...

Lucky you and have a fabulous much deserved vacation. Happy journaling.

Anonymous said...

Costa Rica sounds amazing. Have a fabulous time and a good relaxing rest.

/// said...

Oh, I LOVE those!!! Have a fabulous time! :)

LIBERTY POST EDITOR said...

Pen to paper is magical. Your feelings, ideas and creativity is going to flow! Have a restful time.

rachel @ blackeiffel said...

Have a wonderful time!

Mélanie said...

Have a wonderful trip . I would love to know the wild Costa Rica.
bring back some wonderful pictures

franki durbin said...

oh these are gorgeous! I must find some time to get over to West Elm. These are LOVELY and will look lovely next to my Osa books!

Pigtown*Design said...

I just got a copy of I Married Adventure at our local free book thing.