Canteen stocking time!What should we carry?Spending these weeks (while buried in a snow drift) researching – trying to source snacks,drinks & candies made by old school brands.What should we stock in here?Anything you remember from childhood that youd want?In our tech & trend obsessed reality, we found a little life hack: looking back to artifacts of a simpler time reminds us that their are things that get better with age. Nostalgia reminds us of longevity.Could be thats why were seeing brands from PBR to Wheaties go back to their roots. But what were really obsessed with is finding those who never changed at all, who embraced who they were from the beginning, didnt feel the need to improve over the years by reinventing their face on the shelves. They stuck with their OG labels, riding out waves of trends (there is a quiet dignity in it).So FOR ANYBODY OUT THERE WHO NERDS OUT ON THIS STUFF, we want your help here. Zoom in and shop our shelves & let us know what were missing. Any obscure brands who havent improved themselves over the decades?Were still building out shelves for the other side of the room, so we have space to fill. The century old marble, oak and curved glass display case was a gift from @finney____finney. (The brass trim pastry case on top is as old as the camp, too – FB Marketplace steal for $100).Plus, we also just love the hunt.And shopping.Also, if youre obsessed with old labels like we are – check out @purveyors_of_packaging – and be prepared to lose hours today down a nostalgia rabbit hole. Its our favorite way to get lost. By spring, we want to have the new Wandawega Canteen full of things that transport our guests – one Turkish Taffy at a time. Photos by @bobcoscarelli & @ambermiller9

February 20, 2021 • Published by Tereasa Surratt