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Welcome to the first edition of Almanac. We can only imagine what is spilling through your brain as you ponder on the idea of whom or what exactly we are. No, we aren’t the hipster version of your subscribed to magazines. We are a complete representation of you, the modern outdoors lover. As artists, writers, like-minded, individuals, food-loving friends, photographers, designers, cooks and other creative types, be prepared to dive into a world of artistry. We exist to provide you with nourishing ways to become inspired and ultimately, inspire others. Along the way, we’ve acquired things we know you would love. Journey through the seasons with DIY’s, recipes, beautiful imagery, and surprises particularly for you. Above all, it is our goal to provide you an opportunity to escape with us into a world of authenticity - A world that encourages us all to live creatively, while cultivating our community and spending time with our friends and family. We desire to create an experience for our readers, as well as providing real value in the outdoor and natural worlds. So thank you for taking the time to dive into our vision. We hope you enjoy exploring it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
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An Overnight Trip to Fall City.
It’s 45 minutes East of Seattle and has a lot of sweeping pastures surrounded by thick forest. Stay at a place called TreeHouse Point. It’s basically a hotel made of about a dozen tree houses.
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Crunchy Granola Preheat oven to 325 Mix together in a large bowl: ½-1 Cup coconut shavings 4 Cups rolled oats 1 Cup sunflower seeds 1 Cup wheat germ ¼ Cup sesame seeds 1 Cup chopped walnuts or pecans Bring to boil: 1 Cup honey ½ Cup oil 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon Pour honey mixture over the rolled oat mixture and mix thoroughly. Spread onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 30 minutes stirring often, making sure it does not get to dark. Allow to cool and then crumble. Add your choice of dried fruit such as raisins, dried apricots, and dried apples for some extra sweetness and tang.
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Day Trip on a Ferry from Downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island.
I like to ride my bike onto the ferry, because it’s under $10 round trip and all the cool stuff on the island is easily accessible via bike. There is an awesome locally owned bookstore across the street from a fantastic rustic style bakery called “Blackbird Bakery.” If you are there and wanting lunch, the best fish and chips in the pacific northwest is another 1/2 mile ride up a quaint road to a place called Harbour Public House.
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Tape I 1.
“Flowers in Your Hair” by: The Lumineers
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“Man on Fire” by: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
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“Ragged Wood” by: Fleet Foxes
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“Gone, Gone, Gone” by Phillip Phillips
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“My Father’s Gun” by: Elton John
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“Holocene” by Bon Iver
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“Everywhere” by: Fleetwood Mac
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“Swell Window” by: Zee Avi
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“Glory” by: Radical Face
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“Hunger of the Pine” by: Alt+J
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Organic Rejuvenating Facial Mask You will need: 1 Avocado (ripe) 1 Kiwi (ripe) 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Honey 2 Vitamin E Capsules 2 Primrose Oil Capsules Take a small bowl and use it to combine the mashed avocado, the egg white and the lemon juice. Mix all ingredients using a wooden spoon until you create a smooth paste. After cleansing your face, apply the mask onto your entire face making sure to avoid the eye area. Keep it on for 20 minutes, rinse it off with warm water and proceed with your usual facial care routine. This recipe should make enough product for 3-4 mask applications.
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“Downward Dog”
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“Sirsasana”
“Sirsasana Variation”
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Infinity Scarf You will need: 2 ply Merino Wool 10 mm Crochet Needle Patience For this simple infinity snood wth fringe we used 3 skeins of 2ply merino wool, a size 10mm needle, and a misty afternoon alone on the front porch. What we like most about this basic pattern is it’s clarity and restraint. Start with a slip knot and continue making50 chains. Loop back around and continue this for 20 rows. When finsihed with the rows connect to the two ends. Then cut 10 strands of your 2ply yarn to knot through the bottom of the scarf.
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1. Grab Music 2. Grab Friends 3. Explore
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portland, oregan
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good company, good food, good times
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Tape II 1.
“I See Fire (Kygo Remix)” by: Ed Sheeran
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“Losing You” by: Solange
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“Funeral” by: Arcade Fire
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“Is This It” by: The Strokes
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“Ghost” by: Ella Henderson
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“Take Me To Church” by: Hozier
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“Gust of Wind” by: Pharrell ft. Daft Punk
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“Experience” by: Kacy Hill
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“The Wilhelm Scream (Kygo Remix)” by: James Blake
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“Can’t Stop” by: Theophilus London ft. Kanye West
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time to unwind
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An Overnight Trip to Fall
stone weathered pea coat $140 pumpkin orange crew neck sweater $88 Terracotta leather riding gloves $70 low-rise boyfriend jeans $118
vintage denim jean jacket $120 aged pine hooded front zip sweatshirt $86 grey sky long-sleeve t-shirt with buttons $58 relaxed fit jeans $118
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cedar brown quilted vest $120
Yoga
black calf yoga pants $78 sun-god graphic tank $48 sandstone oversize knit- $68
forest green utility vest $118 white cashmere pullover sweater $88 dark wash skinny distressed jeans $118 dusty leather ankle boots with gold accents $210 oversized misty grey cowl neck sweater $120 blue jay crew neck button-down $88 charcoal wool beanie *38 terracotta leather coat $375
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army green trench coat $148 linen vintage print scarf $48
Portland, Oregon oversized cable knit sprout sweater dress $118 mulled wine knit infinity scarf $58 distressed sediment calf boots $268 mustard yellow beanie $38 wax coated puffer jacket $180 black camel hair hat $158 high neck bone cable knit sweater $118 low wader two toned duck boots $120 camel hat with leather accents $168 merlot cardigan $98 plaid light weight linen shift dress $128 light wash denim straight-leg $118 black work boots $188
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brown utility vest with faux fur lined collar $148 front tie chambray top $78
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31 oatmeal and berry cardigan $118 moss button-up shirt $68 camp fire infinity scarf $38
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collared smoke button-up cardigan with pockets $98 black crew neck t-shirt $48
35 corn spirit hand stamped leather weekender bag $425
redwood chukka boot $90
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classic lumber plaid button up $98
38 relaxed fit army green colored pants $110 chocolate brown heavy weight cardigan $98