“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”-Augustine of Hippo
I’m going on a road trip in June. I will likely arrive in Savannah with a lap full of granola bar crumbs and a stack of partially read books with sadly torn pages clawing at my ankles. My dreams of writing, in situ, many pages of deft and witty observations of what it means to take to the road on a wild adventure full of whimsy and wisdom, all whilst perfectly coiffed and lipsticked, will already be mouldering in a ditch somewhere in Tennessee. Perhaps quite literally. One can dream, though, and in these dreams my ideal and obsessively bookish packing lists take several forms. Up first: random shiny things that set the stage for the theme lists to follow.
In order to record fleeting yet worthy impressions:
Small Leather Journal Sketchbook “Not all who wander are lost” by in blue. $15.00
For capturing the true colours of those experiences:
12 colors novelty pens at MyBoutiqueshop. $11.50
The perfect portable inspiration:
Vintage Airstream Photo Transfer Mini by Patrick Lajoie. $22.00
When visual expression calls:
Water Color Paints by Gypsya. $42.00
Because I travel with a lot of reading material:
Typewriter Tote Bag by Myan Soffia. $32.00
For marking my place in style:
Virginia Woolf Bookmark by Mrs Peggotty Arts. $17.05
One cannot leave the house with too many writing instruments:
Sylvia Plath Quote Pencils by Words I Give By. $6.50
Where I go, tea goes:
Wild Things Travel Mug by 2nd stop. $24.00
Quirky comfort is key:
Charles Meowkowski Tee by The Anti-anti. $18.00
I must remember to pack clothes (and not just books):
Vintage Turquoise Train Luggage at My Swag Shack. $30.00
Be sure to check back next week for A Literary Road Trip #2-The Beat Travels On!
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Love that vintage turqoise carry-on. Wink, wink…
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Hmmm. I will remember that, Momma.
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Yay! So excited for you! How will you be traveling? I’m eager to hear all of the details and live vicariously through you 🙂
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Thanks! It is a girls’ trip with my mom (we both celebrated *milestone* birthdays last year). We are driving, of course! 😉 I’m quite excited. I will definitely cover my trip for the blog!
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Sounds fabulous…cannot wait to hear all about it. Have fun:)
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Thanks! It’s not until June. This shopping series should make the wait a bit easier, though!
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Great time reading and looking today and hope to follow along on your trip as you write. You are so deft with words–quirky-fun, as well!
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Thank you so much! Part two should be up on Wednesday. 🙂
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