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Go to the Forest. Walk slowly and just breathe.
Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” The term emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise. The purpose: to offer an eco-antidote to tech burnout and to inspire humans to reconnect with and protect forests. “I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” - John Muir We've designed and illustrated a new tree print/coloring book that will be printed with carbon negative algae ink®. If you're interested in supporting this project, email us here and we can connect you to our campaign. The illustrations are based around...
For the Love of the Farmer's Market
Here in Central Illinois it's getting close to farmer's market season. A time to walk Water Street, see all the people with their baskets, totes, and wagons walking through an avenue of fresh veggies, beautiful flowers, yummy treats, and artisan wares. To us the market is special. It's a place to connect with our local farmers and craftspeople. A chance to talk with the french baker or pick up some hand-made dog treats. Raised in the Midwest growing food with my grandparents, the market reminds us of gathering fruits and veggies off the homestead to sell in our road-side stand. Passers-by would stop to pick up carrots,...
New Year, New Name!
Hello 2021... meet Wild Routed! Many know us as the owners of Smiley Graphix Studio. A website + branding agency located in the Warehouse District, Peoria, IL. When we started the graphic tee business in 2020, we didn't know what to name our little store just yet. So, we took some time to figure that out, realign our product offerings and write our story down. Here is a little clip of it... Growing up in the Midwest found us trekking through the woods, spending time in the garden with family, and of course, sharing stories around a cozy campfire. These are some of our...