Alice Pattullo

Came across illustrator and print maker Alice Pattullo the other day. Her work ranges in use, but always has the same layering and feel. Controlled sometimes, but most of the time she really utilizes every space to create an organized chaos and in some cases, a message. Check out more of her work here.

DRYHOP CHICAGO

We were thrilled to have Good Beer Hunting and Buckshot Sonny's out at Camp Wandawega this past fall. Loving the boys weekend rundown that DryHop posted. Such kind words about Camp Wandawega and we are so happy they all had such a great time. Nothing like good people, good friends and a bunch of fun at  camp!

Photos by: Michael Kiser - Good Beer Hunting

a nice visit & post by "52 MEALS."

from the author (emily berman) of the blog 52 MEALS:

"I’m going to challenge myself to have one dinner party a week for a year. Starting January 01, 2012, I will cook at least one meal a week for someone other than myself, Craig, and Henry. The “dinner party” can be any kind of meal from breakfast to cocktails, it can be at my house or off-site, from one dinner guest to twelve, as long as I’m cooking.  And there must be at least one a week (hopefully there will be more), and I have to keep it up all year. This blog will chronicle this experiment with stories, recipes, photos, and likely some collaborative illustrations with my husband. And hopefully I’ll see you at my dinner table soon"

AND A CLIP FROM HER POST ON MEAL #41- A TRIP TO WANDA:

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Camp Wandawega for the first time - an old summer camp/vacation home owned and operated by Tereasa Surratt and David Hernandez. Everything about the place is perfect, from the vintage collections of glassware and dishes (theFiestaware collection alone! Be still my heart!), to the bear skins, vintage swimsuits and pennants on the walls to the taxidermied menagerie in the lodge. There are gorgeous little cabins that you want to hibernate in, a tree house (!!!), rope swings, teepees, rope swings, canoes, and plenty of outdoor relaxation to be had. I went for a girls weekend with Hillary and Lindsay, for what turned out to be a particularly quiet weekend at the camp.

read her whole post HERE

Cooking at Camp

When I think of camp, one of the first things I think about is packing snacks and treats. Camp is a great excuse to return my childhood days of string cheese, hot dogs, gummy worms and ice cream sandwiches. But I've gained some wisdom in my later years. While those candies and snacks are fun and easy, they're missing out of the fun of actually making the food.

My trips to camp now hinge on local farmers markets and delis, acting as fresh food outposts before we head far away from town and into the country. Whether these places are a mile down the road, or 20, developing a healthy reliance on these local places adds another layer of mindfullness to the trip.

But by far the greatest lesson I've learned is this: always bring a chef. My friend Emily Berman of 52 Meals (where she blogs about her weekly food experiences with friends) has always fed our group of friends well. But nowhere is she more impressive and appreciated as when we head out to a cottage or camp, and her abilities to spot great local produce, quality meats and unique seasonal ingredients really shows. And you can tell that she relishes in the challenge.

The dishes she prepares when we're away at camp are a lesson to us all. It's not about how fancy the oven is, or how exotic the ingredients are, or even the preparation. She's been known to come back from the garden with handfuls of heirloom tomatoes, mustard greens and wild spinaches from the fields, and then season and slice her way to a perfect summer plate for the group. And then she'll fry the bacon. In these moments, it becomes clear to me that the difference between a chef like Emily and the rest of us isn't just the expert skillset, it's an appreciation for the innate value of food and ingredients, which is something she can share with all of us at camp long after the meal is over.

Food like this at camp isn't just a fun treat, it's an inspiration that usually has me and Hillary cooking more often for weeks after camp. We've been making this cheesy scrambled egg recipe from Gilt Taste she shared with us...a LOT.

Fancy Movie Folks Have Camp Weddings Too!

Pardon me if I'm getting dangerously close to "Celebrities: They're Just Like Us!" territory, but I saw on the morning news that Matthew McConaughey recently got married and he and his bride did it up camp-style. There were games set up all over their "yard" in Austin, TX, hammocks were hung from trees for relaxing and 47 luxury tents were used for sleeping. The tents were decked out with beds, white fur rugs and outdoor seating with doormats.  While Googling this fancy schmancy camp wedding, I saw that Matthew (in addition to appearing shirtless on camera more often than not) had a vintage airstream trailer customized for himself a while ago.

Check out the back yard wedding set-up and the trailer below...

I spy a fur rug!

I also spy generators for air conditioning.  Nice!

You got a hammock for me?
It'd be a lot cooler if you did.

McConaughey with what he calls his "Canoe."  I'm just happy to have found a pic of him fully clothed.

Glossed & Found- in the house!

i have a crush on a boy named graham.
and also on his crush (and partner) fran.

never how a cuter couple graced the grounds-

last week they came to camp to shoot an episode (or two!)
for GLOSSED AND FOUND.

we did all things camp (but im not gonna give it away just yet)
stay tuned for the episode links when it hits.

in the meantime, check out his blog-- i like to read it just to live vicariously.

NEW CAMP FRIEND: Megan Bassett

a couple of weekends ago - at our annual TALKA party- 

we were sitting in the camp messhall (kitchen) having some beers.

the door flys open and this vivcious blonde bounces and and proclaims 'i am meghan and i want to be friends with all of you!'.

we loved here instantly.

turns out, meghan works for subaru, and was on a cross-country promotional campaign that sends her packing, bicycling, trekking everywhere, including in this case- Milwaukee.

she said that her 80 year old grandmother had found this blog, sent it to her- and so when i came time to make the Wisconsin leg of her journey, she booked a cabin with us.

she modeled for our camp store.

she helped brand boyscout axes.

she provided endless amusement.

thanks for dropping in, megan! 

you are our kinda campgirl.

here are some shots from her modeling stint with her current company:

and one of her in the lodge: (even frankie loves her. enough said.)

...and a good time was had by all....

thanks:

David Burkart. editor + cinematographer
all of the lovely ladies of Anthropologie.
everyone who came out + made art!

ROAM & HOME.

and a sweet post! (pun intended)

our friend karen rocks it with the best travel blog ever. she did this post on our camp syrup this past holiday- so nice! (here she is with her husband the amazing photographer bob coscarelli)

in her words:

"Australian [Melbourian to be exact], living in Chicago with her Michigan born super star photographer husband. When at her day-job she is organizing, conceptualizing and redesigning business processes. At home, she loves grey interiors mixed with green, and likes to be surrounded by treasures new & old collected on adventures close and travels afar. She loves: eating scrumptious food; taking photos of everything she eats; hanging out over wine and home cooked meals with friends; cooking new dishes; celebrating life by the gulp; and speaking of which she loves drinking cocktails; and spending time with her wonderful family; researching and organizing travel adventures; and constantly redesigning or rearranging their home. Oh and she really loves to write & share her adventures through this blog."

Wandawega attracts a certain kind of folk...

laid back. fun. adventurous.

meet heather & chris.

they were married at Wanda last year. Here are some of their engagment + wedding shots.

and their company: VAVOOM PINUPS!

christine mitchell- new friend of camp

 

her amazing blog:

neaststyle.

and equally amazing
illustration site
(everything from cards for Tory Burch to the logo for buckshot sonnys)

and- her twitterfeed rocks.
in her words:

 

"There’s this stereotype that real style doesn’t exist in the North East.  Maybe it’s because of the severe seasons or the humble attitudes of its residents that spurns the assumption that there isn’t an outfit beyond a flannel and Carhartts. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love my Carhartts (and my flannels)! But it’s suffice to say, style does exist in this amazing region of the country and I created this blog to celebrate where it came from and where it is today. Please feel free to leave comments and suggestions or contact me at neaststyle@gmail.com. Tell me why you believe there is style in the N’East!"