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"I went to the woods" Postcard - Marianne Orlando Michael McCurdy Woodcut Note Card: "I Went to the Woods" Thoreau Bicentennial Stamp Bookmark
A hand-drawn rendering of Thoreau's Walden house, with the quote "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." A postcard created by local artist Marianne Orlando. Also available as a poster and a note card. One of the six woodcut note cards crafted by noted illustrator Michael McCurdy, balanced with a quote from Henry Thoreau. Includes a matching envelope. The quote here is: "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." (Walden) Also available in a boxed set of six assorted note cards, and as a matted print. A stunning glossy bookmark, carrying the image of the 2017 USPS stamp issued for Thoreau's Bicentennial. Includes the quote, "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately..." and the name "Walden Pond, Concord, MA." A terrific gift for any Thoreau fan, especially yourself.
Walden House "I went to the woods" Note Card - Marianne Orlando "Live Deliberately" Thoreau Quote Cloth Wristband Heartful Art Magnet - Thoreau Quote: "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately"
A hand-drawn rendering of Thoreau's Walden house, with the quote "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Note card created by local artist Marianne Orlando. Also available as a poster and a postcard. A constant reminder to "live deliberately." This cloth wristband is made of soft eco-friendly and biodegradable bamboo fabric. It has a bamboo barrel lock made from 50% less plastic than a standard barrel lock. Be as careful as you are deliberate, though -- because this wristband cannot be removed once the lock is fastened, unless you cut it off your wrist. Recommended for adults only. Enjoy this colorful magnet, designed by Raphaella Vaisseau of Heartful Art. Features the quote from Henry David Thoreau: "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately" (Walden). Measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches.
Michael McCurdy Matted Print: "I Went to the Woods" "Live Deliberately" Hand-Painted Plaque for Shelf or Wall - Williams Walden House "I went to the woods" Poster - Marianne Orlando
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Michael McCurdy's wood engraving, "Thoreau in Winter Woods," enhances this quote from Henry David Thoreau's Walden. This image and quote are also available as a note card, and included in a boxed set of six assorted note cards.

8 x 10 inches, including 1.75 inch tan matting.

Thoreau told us that he went to the woods to "Live Deliberately," and this sentiment appears here in living color on this hand-painted wood plaque. Suitable for sitting on a shelf, yet it has a slot on the back for easy wall hanging. Measures 10.5 x 3.5 x .75 inches. Designed and painted by Crystal Williams.
A hand-drawn rendering of Thoreau's Walden house, with the quote "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." A poster created by local artist Marianne Orlando. Measures 16 x 20 inches. Also available as a note card and a postcard.
"I Went to the Woods" and Thoreau Walden House Hand-Burned onto Wood Plaque (oval)

Henry Thoreau's Walden house has hand-burned onto a slice of wood, along with his Walden quote: "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Sealed with a polyurethane finish. Measures about 11.5 x 10 inches, with a bark edge about three-quarters of an inch wide. Hardware for hanging has already been installed. A one-of-a-kind piece, crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.