In mood for something merry to give? [For adventure seekers]

Is your friend constantly planning his future trip? Does he love traveling light but in style? Is his instagram feed always streaming from an airport (that we don't even know where??)?

We need to keep these adventure seekers traveling!

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1. Inspirational Investment Map
Gift him a pinnable map where he can trace where he has traveled! You can get a printed map inspired by a vintage look and feel and simply take it to a local framing shop. Ask them to frame it with a foamcore backing so that the pin can easily pushed through the map. So he can continue to dream up his next trips!

2. The Superior Labor Shoulder Bag 
This bag brings so much inspiration to being an wonderer whether it's in his own city or a foreign destination! Durable and spacious shoulder bag can be used for everyday commute to an weekend retreat. For a bigger adventure, definitely check the Superior Labor Backpacker!

3. Stitching Postcard
You know someone who is dreaming to travel to some of the cities available on Stitching Postcard?  (Japan, France UK or New York) Why don't you let him know that you love the idea of an adventure in the new city!

4. 1.61 Dimensional Pouch
A great traveling companion to organize little things that can easily get lost in a big suitcase. A small electronic accessories, a notebook to jot down ideas, analogue tools that he can't live (travel) without?

5. 1.61 Origami wallet
If he loves traveling light! This gives a great framework to only carry the cards and ID he needs! Easily fits in a back pocket of his jeans!

6. Flowers KURUMA and HIKOKI
These wooden toys will be a great reminder to travel more while bringing smile:)

7. Writing Journal with Pockets
Your traveling brother can keep all the tickets, memorandum and little things he might collect from his adventure in no non-sense way using pockets that are placed throughout the notebook while jotting down notes, schedule and memo from the road.

04:22:12 [116/365] - home is...

I can't tell you how happy we are to be home.

Our friend who took care of the house and Shep left the place cleaner and more special than 3 months ago... Finding a cold 6 packs in the refrigerator was such a treat too! Thank you so much Jessie!!!

Today I watched Roo re-discover her room, backyard sandbox, slide. I wished I could read what she was thinking. Every time we changed our location while on the road, we told her that we are going to a "new home" so that she could wrap her head around the idea that we were moving... It must be so strange for her to be at a real home after saying "hi" and "bye" to so many other homes... Thankfully she is dealing with her jet lag much better than we are. I was up until 2 am yesterday (and it seems it will be the same tonight) restarting everything I have left off 3 months ago. Mainly I am focused on preparing all the orders received during our travel.

This travel confirmed us how much we love our home and what we do everyday and that is so priceless...

p.s. we were also excited to add new pins to our Inspirational Investment map!!

Inspirational Investment {the Push Pin World Map}

We are finishing up with our Push Pin World Map just in time for the holiday season!

Few years ago, FB and I found a wrapping paper that was inspired by a vintage world map. We loved the map so much that we mounted it on a cork board, framed it and made a rule that we would place a white push pin whenever we travel to a new place together. Three years and 28 white pins later, we decided to take the idea to the next level and share it with everyone who has the passion for travel and adventure!

Frido, my creative, awesome, German (and I would add more attributes if I am allowed) husband took charge of the creative process. We used up-to-date world map data and designed timeless yet sophisticated aesthetics. Once the design of the map was complete (after many many weeks of tweaking the map which took over the remaining processing power on his laptop), we worked closely with a local printing studio to lithograph print the map on a high quality & very sustainable Neenah Classic Laid Hand Crafted Recycled paper.

Each map is laminated on 1/8" cork board (which will ensure that your push pins stay in place:) then framed by a master framer in Pasadena in white or maple frames. We made sure that these frames are made in the USA and are FSC certified from managed forests.

We are really thrilled to launch this map as the first product of baum-kuchen original {Inspirational Investment} collection... because you know..., it's awesome to be able to invest in inspiration as a creative individual:) I have a good feeling that we will be spending a big chunk of 2012 to develop more original items for this collection! 

I would love to hear your thoughts on the map as well as the idea of {Inspirational Investment}. 

I think that the map will be great as a part reference tool, part art piece... to bring inspiration to your home from around the world. (but again... I am little biased:)

xo

-wakako


Purchasing Information:
Inspirational Investment Map
Price: $178 for white and maple frame
Available at baum-kuchen shop