I burn ramen noodles. So getting a call from these guys was a surprise to say the least. But then it made sense, because all that they really wanted was my point of view on “Making a case for bringing back the dinner bell” (something that i can’t burn) Here’s the scoop on our own Wandawega Camp Store dinnerbell: “Classically functional, dinner bell Triangle. When dinner was ready at the messhall, an iron dinner bell was rung to call in the campers from their work in the fields and barn. This was the most popular style bell for decades in…
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its official! Frankie is a supermodel. or at least sitting in the lap of a supermodel (Nikki Taylor). The Sears store on state street just launched a 100 foot glass facade of the Camp Wandawega / Land’s End brand shoot…. Since it’s the ‘WE LOVE WINTER’ brand theme, its sure to come down any day. if you’re driving down state, wave at Frankface. xoxo (nikki taylor and her daughter in the treehouse) (a teepee made of mens shirting fabric built on our beach) (gigantic balls of cashmere yarn on the boat dock) AND– some outtakes from the shoot: a christmas…
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“Svpply is a community of people discovering the products they love.” i posted earlier on my love for Svpply.even created our own Wandawega Svpply list.so when links like this started popping up, we were pretty geeked out. one huge reason is because of the folks that founded it.one or our favorites is also one of the founders ( Zach Klein) is also the founder / desiger of Vimeo & author of CABINPORN, owner of BEAVERBROOK more camp products offered on svpply:can be found HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE
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the fourth in the series of featured desserts for the holiday gift table for the family: THE JULES DESTROOPER BISCUITS. the box alone is worth saving. amazing design. some history we found: The Jules Destrooper biscuits are made by the 4th generation, all the same family recipe. Belgium, second half of the 19th century… Jules Destrooper, a colonial trader, combined the best of the spices he imported from Africa and the East with the best of nature’s ingredients. Founded in 1886 Jules Destrooper worked out his own recipe of a traditional Belgian butter wafer and launched in 1890.
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third up in the family’s holiday dessert table: Amaretti cookies. i found a great excerpt from this great story about them on the blog underthetuscansun: “In the early 18th Century, the Cardinal of Milan made an unexpected visit to the town of Saronno Italy. Two young lovers, residents of the town wanted to prepare a sweet to welcome him. Improvising with what they had in the larder, egg whites, sugar and apricot kernels they made cookies then wrapped them in crepe paper and offered them to him. He was so overjoyed with the delicious invention Amaretti, which in Italian means a little bitter, the Cardinal gave them…
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this is the 2nd part in a mini post series of a christmas day dessert spread- it also feeds the current obsession with beautiful vintage packaging we did a shopping spree for the neices and nephews to find the best selection of century – old confections made by family owned companies all over the world…. NEXT UP: Luxardo Cherries – Made in Italy since 1821 by Luxardo this packaging is simple + perfect + unchanged. The sixth generation of the family manufacturing Maraschino which made their name known world wide– they also make the classic Italian liqueurs: Sambuca, Amaretto, Grappa, Limoncello,…
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We are not gay men but we can totally appreciate this site. some of the most beautiful photography. ever. our friend Garrett Cornelius sent us a great email entitled ‘does the saying go, ‘any press is good press?’- and send us this link: ‘BEAR MOUNTAINS’. all i could find about the author was his reply to an anonymous reader: READER: “Anonymous asked: Since my lack of perseverance and tumblring all the way down to see if you are male or female, I still have to say that I find bears attractive. I’m a female and thus there is the problem of all…
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…where to start? we love what they make.what they do.who they are. check it out here WHO THEY ARE:Pierrepont Hicks was founded when a girl from Brooklyn met a guy from Minnesota. Now married, Mac and Katherine McMillan launched Pierrepont Hicks in 2009 out of a desire to make the perfect tie. After planning their wedding in Scotland and researching bold woolen ties for their groomsmen, they wondered why the American tie brands were mostly silks. They honeymooned in Croatia along the Adriatic Coast, and learned that the cravat was born there. The first collection of ties was well-received online, and…
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yay!check it out FROM THE POST:“A few weekends ago StyleSeek Creative Director Ryan Plett got a diverse group of photographers together and took them out into the woods of Wisconsin for the weekend with only their cameras, food/liquor, and the amazing resort. The goal was to highlight a single place, seeing how each person would experience the same location while creating truly unique content. Camp Wandawega in Elkhorn Wisconsin was the location for the #StyleSeekRetreat, a private camp that has been painstakingly curated with vintage and authentic items that truly take you back in time. Check out more images from the group of…
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i just love it when folks get inspired and make stuff!this made my day.great job, rebekah!(i wish i could sew a button…)—–Original Message—– From: Rebekah Wood @gmail.com>To: campwandawega Sent: Fri, Dec 7, 2012 1:12 pmSubject: Thanks for the Quilt Inspiration!Hi! My name is Rebekah. This is a random message, but I just wanted to say how much I love the blue and white quilt in one of your cottages. I figured out the pattern, more or less, and made my own (attached picture). Thanks for the inspiration! Camp Wandawega looks like a charming place to visit. 🙂 Cheers,Rebekah the camp…
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