This is charlie. Our littlest camp counselor, the-3-year-old blue eyed boss of everyone at camp. I hope that someday when she’s off finding herself on a post-college backpacking trek, she’ll look back at this photo and recall the night mom took her to the Midsummer Woodland Fairy soiree in her backyard. . AND SHE’LL REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT. . This night was actually our closing feast of this year’s summer Art Camp. Our 8th annual. It’s a gathering of artists, musicians and friends- the height of the season, it’s a weekend of art, meals and music… culminating into an…
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I don’t consider myself a ‘writer’ by any stretch, I just like to tell stories. So I was surprised (again) when the fine folks at Sweet Paul magazine took a shot in the dark and let me write my second feature story for them. The first was our Tasty Nugget recap). I have to say, it was a fun weekend– I got to work with 3 dear friends of mine & filled the pages with friends who didn’t mind smiling for the camera. It was perfect weather, and an amazing afternoon. It’s shoots like these that make me think ‘will I look back on…
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SO excited to finally get to share this with y’all. We’ve been working on it for months, and it’s finally fresh off the cutting room floor. We’re humbled to have been selected to join a very small group within The Storied Explorations Collection from Faribault Woolen Mills. And we’re even more grateful to have been included alongside the likes of Great Camp Sagamore & The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Without further ado, from raw wool to final fold, we present to you a makers film. Directed by the amazing Nathan Michael. FROM THE DESK OF JOHN MOOTY, Creative Director for Faribault Woolen Mills: “The…
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TRNK-NY is a mens style source. on interiors, destinations and personal style.the two strapping young men heading it up come from Armani & Jcrew – and have applied theirtaste + spirit of adventire by traveling the country, documenting what inspired them. We were happy to have been a pitstop on their tour, and love keeping tabs on their travel journal as they make their way across our great states. to the launch of check out their travel journal here
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They came. They conquered. They had the best boys camp weekend around!Thanks so much to Michael Kiser of Good Beer Hunting and to Max Wastler of Buckshot Sonny’s Sporting Goods for hosting this amazing event filled with laughs, games, food, drinks and fun! Thanks to everyone who was apart of the weekend and helped to make it a great one! Here are some images from some of the campers. To see more go to instagram hashtag #goodbeerbuckshot!
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The weekend has started off with a bang!Thanks again to Michael Kiser and Max Wastler. Some of the greats that are involved this weekend include, Longman & Eagle, Intelligentsia, Gaslight Coffee Roasters, Fountainhead Chicago, Solemn Oath Brewery, The Publican, Good Beer Hunting, Buckshot Sonny’s Sporting Goods and lot’s more. You know they are having fun! Here are some images taken by the campers so far. Don’t forget to follow on instagram and twitter with the hashtag #goodbeerbuckshot.
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ITS HERE! FINALLY!And we could not be happier to share it. Check out the event website hereThe amazing Nathan Michael (photographer, granddaddy of The Tasty Nugget) hereAnd the amazing film that duncan wolf shot & edited: (side note: this dude is like a one-man wrecking crew. shoots. edits. music. and is humble to boot.)see the film here on vimeoTHE 2013 FRIENDS + GUESTS:parsonsnellcoteold town sociallulanightwoodland & sea dept.intelligentsiaFloriole5 rabbit breweryseason sodaletherbee ginfoxglove studiobang bang piemartyn georgeemily fiffer / daily candyheather sperling / tasting tablefield & floristVerduraImpossible ProjectNatural DirectStu’s KitchenWisconsin CheeseTHE WEEKEND RECAP:“The Tasty Nugget is a weekend getaway for Chicago’s creative…
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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…
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A story of how rain changed our plans and perspective. It was a lovely fall day at camp, surrounded by a soft rain on the pines, and friends new & old. Here is a recap in film (thank you, David Burkart) and photo (thank you, Julia Stotz- photos coming soon, stay tuned) and written word (thank you, Kyle McCarthy). The Culture of Camp The typical camping weekend evokes images of blue-bird days filled with forays along wooded trails, leisurely dips in crisp lake water and the Thoreauvian rush of self-reliance that comes with successfully pitching a tent on the first attempt.Unless the destination…
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The Why We Rescue Purina crew (Theron Humphrey, Maddie the coonhound & Garrett Cornelison)paid us a visit recently, and chose Frankie as the “Wisconsin rescue dog” for their on-going series. In crafting the visual story… they shot an entire series on the loves of my life:David.Charlie.And Frankie.In the background that has become the love our collection family life: Wanda. Why We Rescue is a yearlong story-telling documentary that is traversing across all 50 states highlighting how pets transform our lives for the better. This project is an opportunity to share everyday stories on how those pets can open our homes and…
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