Historical architecture inspiration.

There are more gorgeous houses, cottages, cabins and fishing shacks in Beaufort than I've ever seen anywhere else in the world. As always, pulling a few ideas from them to take back to camp... (sort of a holiday- interest board for future projects).

 Old ivy on masonry- nothing could be prettier.  Weathered cedar shingles. (Hmmm- possibly reclad an old bldg and make it a new sports equipment shed?)



The inside of a post office that was converted into a marketplace- their bathrooms where so simple + humble + perfect. Love the large del-style wall tile. (Maybe for the kitchen project this winter?)

This restaurant we stopped into was an old pharmacy- the buildings were built nearly on top of each other, staircases (and internal access) added later on.

One of the many historic buildings we visited- this one belonged to an 'indigo  planter' who's crops were located on another island. (Now that I've seen this journal displayed in this house- it's decided, the one we have dating back 60 years is coming out of the attic).

Some vacation inspiration to take back to the cabins....

 There's nothing like a holiday that inspires you to look at things a little differently- the southern coastal islands are dotted with seaside fishing cottages, cedar-shingled boat houses & a rich layered history of generations of oyster factories.

(So don't be surprised if you see a bit more navy gingham, roped handrails, taxidermy fish and white wainscoting at camp next time you're up for a visit)!

 Charlie perched on a dock fish cleaning station. (We want one of these)

A local (and our busboy) at one of the oldest family companies in the area 'Hudsons'.

Hudson's kayak racks were impressive to say the least. (Time for us to get a couple, I think).

Navy + white gingham tablescloths for all. A classic. Time to go shopping.

A wall scene from Hudsons' earlier days of working the sea. & the 'pilot's house' bar. simply. rustic. 

design cruuuuuush.... have you ever been more inspired? ( sigh. )

A love letter to the site TYPEVERYTHING.COM

The Scout mag

Just bumped into a great blog called THE SCOUT MAG.
and are sort of... obsessed.

SOME OF MY FAV FEATURES:

SMITH AND MILLS, BROOKLYN:  

BROOKLYN PHARMACY & SODA FOUNTAIN

HOLLER & SQUALL

and found a great story on camp!- thanks, guys :)

an excerpt:
We visited the private camp grounds of Beaver Brook yesterday. A destination that we all wish we had access to. Today we travel to Camp Wandawega, a getaway that’s available to the public. Camp Wandawega is located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin where David Hernandez and his wife Tereasa Surratt have transformed a former camp devoted to the Latvian priesthood into a stylish and rustic but still very real retreat for city folks. Where the accommodations range from tents and cabins to a decked out treehouse. The property is stylishly outfitted with antiques and vintage furnishings dating back to the origins of the campsite. The amenities are minimal, don’t expect wifi or even an air conditioner, you’re in the wilderness and the hosts would like to keep it that way. They recently opened up a shop, one on the grounds as a brick and mortar and the other online. It’s stuffed with camp mementos for the visitor or any outdoor enthusiast.