Journals + Sauna Charcoal

“People try to get away from it all–to the country, to the beach, to the mountains. You always wish that you could too. Which is idiotic: you can get away from it anytime you'd like. By going within.”
–from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

“People try to get away from it all–to the country, to the beach, to the mountains. You always wish that you could too. Which is idiotic: you can get away from it anytime you'd like. By going within.” –from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius I never read this and am only picking through it this morning. I laughed out loud at this, trusting the translator.

“People try to get away from it all–to the country, to the beach, to the mountains. You always wish that you could too. Which is idiotic: you can get away from it anytime you'd like. By going within.” –from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius I never read this and am only picking through it this morning. I laughed out loud at this, trusting the translator. Everywhere I turn people have been talking about journaling and letter writing. In yoga, at the coffee shop, on my phone. So many want to do it and no one knows how to begin. It is inspiring me – the conversation, the struggles, the desire. My pages are filling, and I am making more books. I am an avalanche.

Simple (Dream Journal) Tutorial Coming Soon!

Useable and Wearable Book Necklaces

Sauna Charcoal from Peg and Awl Scrap

We like to use up every last splinter, shaving, and scrap of material that we bring into the shop. Sawdust makes our woodland trails, scrap makes smaller objects, and the smallest heat our sauna. Now we are making Sauna Charcoal with some tinies! Its been a week of experimentation and extra heat in the snow (and eating the snow, too, yum!) as we test the charcoal making process. We’ve not yet made the perfect batch but Walter is already drawing with it for his already begun #the100dayproject of portraits. (follow along @pegandawlbuilt on Instagram:)

Portrait of Me, Margaux by Walter with Sauna Charcoal!

On Walter’s Desk

Nutshells!

Well that was something extraordinary. We sold all that we made and made a mad dash to catch up on the rest. We cannot wait to hear what you think of them. We only have 3 reviews so far and look forward to more. In addition to our excitement for reading them, you’ll get a code for 10% off of your next order with each review left for us.

Coal Nutshell filled with Treasure!

Our Classic Sendak

Substack and YouTube

Everywhere, Astonishments! Letters and Books

“I’m the type of person who journals every morning.”
In Atomic Habits, James Clear says to identify with the habit you want to develop. Every morning that I wake up and journal is a vote for being that person. Recurring, but seemingly insignificant, incremental change is the most impactful. I have been journaling first thing every morning, sometimes a whole page, sometimes not. When the kids wake up, they join me – even Eden has marks to make!
–Ashley