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. 

TRNK-NY visits camp

They came from J.Crew & Armani then started their own gig, hit the road, traveling the country seeking out makers & artists, so we were excited that they wanted to add us to the 'visit' list.

about TRNK:

We tell the stories of men we admire – real men who’ve created spaces that they proudly call home. We make these stories interactive, allowing readers to discover product inspired by the person and space.We sell products with integrity, and share the stories of their makers.

Meet  TARIQU & NICK:
"We are design lovers and urban explorers. After beginning our careers in the fashion industry at Gilt Groupe, J.Crew, and Armani, we decided to lend our appreciation for style to the home. TRNK began with a red pickup truck and an empty apartment. When Tariq’s previous roommate moved out, so did most of the furniture. We needed to furnish our Brooklyn home, but quickly realized that most stores were either too feminine or sleek for our tastes. Seeking an eclectic style that mixes old with new, there was no single retail destination that completely suited our needs. Shortly thereafter, TRNK was born. Now, we’re on a search for products in quality and design, along with the stories of those who create and enjoy them."

check out  their teaser post for the full story (coming soon)


AN EXCERPT FROM THEIR POST ABOUT THEIR RECENT VISIT TO CHICAGO:

"we had the pleasure of being welcomed with open arms by the city’s creatives. While few (if any) cities in the world compete with New York’s creative scene, we witnessed a definite camaraderie among Chicago’s smaller, but close knit community. Not only were people willing to share their time, but they were equally enthusiastic about heralding each other’s praises  – which we found incredibly endearing."

Here are a few of their instagram shots from their wisconsin camp visit:

Above is an instagram moment captured from their visit to the house in chicago)
a sharp little instagram video they captured.

...and some outtakes from their Chicago trip post:

Thanks guys- come visit us anytime!

TRNK NEW YORK visits camp.

They came from J.Crew & Armani then started their own gig, hit the road, traveling the country seeking out makers & artists, so we were excited that they wanted to add us to the 'visit' list.

about TRNK:

We tell the stories of men we admire – real men who’ve created spaces that they proudly call home. We make these stories interactive, allowing readers to discover product inspired by the person and space.We sell products with integrity, and share the stories of their makers.

Meet  TARIQU & NICK:
"We are design lovers and urban explorers. After beginning our careers in the fashion industry at Gilt Groupe, J.Crew, and Armani, we decided to lend our appreciation for style to the home. TRNK began with a red pickup truck and an empty apartment. When Tariq’s previous roommate moved out, so did most of the furniture. We needed to furnish our Brooklyn home, but quickly realized that most stores were either too feminine or sleek for our tastes. Seeking an eclectic style that mixes old with new, there was no single retail destination that completely suited our needs. Shortly thereafter, TRNK was born. Now, we’re on a search for products in quality and design, along with the stories of those who create and enjoy them."

Check out  their teaser post for the full story (coming soon)


AN EXCERPT FROM THEIR POST ABOUT THEIR RECENT VISIT TO CHICAGO:

"we had the pleasure of being welcomed with open arms by the city’s creatives. While few (if any) cities in the world compete with New York’s creative scene, we witnessed a definite camaraderie among Chicago’s smaller, but close knit community. Not only were people willing to share their time, but they were equally enthusiastic about heralding each other’s praises  – which we found incredibly endearing."

Here are a few of their instagram shots from their wisconsin camp visit:

Above is an instagram moment captured from their visit to the house in chicago)
a sharp little instagram video they captured.

...and some outtakes from their Chicago trip post:

thanks guys- come visit us anytime!

Northwestern cutlery- old school chicago grinders

Hidden under the train tracks in the meat packing district is a little shop that's been sharpening knives for decades. 

David was a kid in a candy store.

Charlie was a toddler in a knife shop.

(So we didn't stay long)

but long enough to find:

They have new old stock items, 

stock that hasnt changed in design in a hundred years,

an ancient stone and water grinder.

Original signage, a wall of lodge cast iron skillets

and walls and walls of knives.

ranging from $4.00 to $2500.00

Northwestern Cutlery = amazingness.

INTRODUCING THE LAUNCH of WandawegaProvisions.com (for real this time)

FINALLY!

After nearly a year of researching, planning and building- 

THE WANDAWEGA PROVISIONS STORE is officially open for business.

View the online catalog HERE  - and - Visit the website HERE

WHAT ITS ABOUT:

Sometimes Simple is Best:

The Camp Wandawega Provisions Store

For close to 90 years, the folks who ran the kitchen at Wandawega lake resort relied on the local farmers, markets, growers and butchers to keep the restaurant pantry stocked.

Many of them family-owned businesses, run by first-generation German, Swiss, Austrian, Italian immigrants bringing their craft with them from their homeland. Generations of the same families passing down their recipes and skills to their children. Artisinal producers, passionate about their craft, focusing on making the best possible product. This limited edition “Best of Wisconsin” provisions collection celebrates the proud tradition of these craftsman and their rich, generations-deep history. We’ve partnered with eight local producers  that are Wisconsin institutions of craft. Our goal is to reconnect folks to the simple pleasures of a simpler time. At Wandawega, we like to say 'we are not new, and we are not improved'. 

Our goal is to reconnect folks ot the simple pleasures of a simpler time. Hats off to our talented neighbors who made these products for us. 

In the coming weeks, we'll be rolling out posts telling the brand history of each of our collaborators for the products,
including:

Dried Door Co. Cherries
Apple Butter
Maple Syrup
Maple Sugar
Landjager
Fair trade Coffee  
Clover Honey
Bourbon-roasted pecans

We look forward to taking you through a bit of their lineage, how they make their product, and why we chose them to private label for us. Stay tuned for more!

 

thanks to: SETH HOEKSTRA for the beautiful newspaper
GARRETT CORNEILSON, NATHAN MICHAELS & DUNCAN WOLFE for the lovely product images. GRACE for modeling.

THREADLESS takes over Camp W

We love their product, their folks, their culture.

So we were super happy to host a party / photoshoot for them at camp recently for a new line-

The full pictorial hits soon, so in the meantime, here are some behind-the-scenes for what was an incredible shoot.

the video  

in instagram feed

the FB posts

the tweets

the flckr gallery