There's adventures to be had! Add this bright, retro-inspired banner to your wall space as a reminder of the simple pleasure of spending time outdoors.

Dimensions: 12 by 13 inches (31 x 33cm)

Materials: 100% cotton fabric in vibrant floral print with an illustrated group of girl characters. The statement 'I'm going outside' is sewn on in white vegan felt. An oak dowel is threaded through the top of the banner and satin ribbon is attached so it's ready to hang. 

Inspiration: British poet Liz Proctor's brilliant words are all that need to be shared here: "Go Outside! Go Outside! Whatever the day brings, it will be better outside. You were made to breathe the open air, feel the sun on your skin and taste the rain on your face. It doesn’t matter where you go, how far you travel, who you are with, or how the weather behaves. When you don’t know where to turn, when everything is too much, when you feel a yearning for a nameless something you can’t identify - you need the wide sky and the wild world. Four walls can never give you the space your heart needs to soar. Go Outside!"

With so many screen distractions and home comforts to keep us indoors, I think this banner's statement is a a little reminder that sometimes getting into the great outdoors or even just stepping outside for a small dose of fresh air and cloud-gazing does require that deliberate decision. And of course, returning home feels all the more satisfying then too! 

(Liz Proctor's other poems can be found at: www.earthpathwaysdiary.uk)