FILM: Potluck Creative WE PARNTERED UP WITH KINMONT TO HOST A “MAN’S MAN” WEEKEND, CHALLENGING FOLKS TO MASTER THESE ESSENTIAL SKILLS: 1: MASTERING A COMPOUND BOW 2: HOW TO UNZIP A TROUT 3: AXE SKILLS & THE TWO-MAN-SAW 4: HATCHET THROWING 101 5: SKEET SHOOTING WORKSHOP 6: CONSTRUCTING AN EPIC BONFIRE WITH A BOURBON TOAST Workshops were held by industry experts from across the land: LUMBERJACK WORLD CHAMPION Carson Bosworth. As Member of the US National Axe Man’s Team, Carson has won 55 world titles, and over 100 all around titles. For a dozen years he has qualified for the ESPN…
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While we wait for the full short film in the editing room (from Richard Original ), and the photo essay (from Amy Jo Royall ) Here is a sneak peek for what’s to come from this past weekend’s KINFOLK retreat. So many friends and creative partners to thank: Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe and Nightwood (dinner), Floriole (breakfast), Amanda Jane Jones (host), Kinfolk Magazine (sponsor), Fleur (floral), Letherbee Distillers (cocktails), Intelligensia Coffee, Seasons Soda (cocktails), Richard Smith III (film), Amy Jo Royall (photography), Crow Canyon Home (enamelware), Middle Brow Beer, Mast Brothers (chocolate), Best Made Co (swag), Seven Sundays (breakfast…
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Chris LaMorte joined us at our SPORTSMANS WEEKEND recently. This was his take on the weekend of testosterone, as told to KEMPT. (photography by Daniel Davis) THE WEEKEND I SPENT LEARNING HOW TO BE A MAN… Our intrepid Chicago correspondent recently took up an offer from Camp Wandawega in Wisconsin to spend the weekend learning how to be a man. (Never mind that he already is one.) This is his tale… I am a man. Well, the last time I checked anyhow. Sure, I may clock in closer to Nathan Lane than Paul Bunyan, but I still qualify. So…
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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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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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Not sure who was asleep at the wheel when Camp Wandawega snuck in the backdoor to be included in this– But whoa! are we grateful. (Well, equal parts shocked and gratetful.)We are in complete awe of this new book. HERE’S THE DEETS: “In this eighth annual edition of The World’s Greatest Hotels, you’ll find more than 700 significant properties, including: – Secret Hideaways in Mexico, Marrakesh, French Polynesia– Affordable Discoveries in Texas, Puerto Rico, Paris– Classic City Hotels in New York, Bankkok, Rome– Romantic Beach Retreats in Jamaica, Mozambique, the Maldives– Culinary Getaways in Belize, Tokyo, Sydney Along with over 250 images from Travel +…
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thanks, CL for the great story in the June issue!
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Last weekend we hosted so many friends, new and old for a weekend of food, filming, photos, and fleaing. (It’s weekends like this that feed our creative souls and make every dollar + minute spent to hold this place together worth it) THE HIGHLIGHTS: (see more at #aptwandawega) ! heather sperling of the tasting table whipped up some fantastic dinner and brunch. booze sponsored by Solemn Oath Brewery ( I sware to god, she’s a modern day grace kelly with a spatula) ! The folks @ Heritage bicycles stayed with us to hit the Elkhorn Flea Market. (along with the…
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Because it’s really a “canned ham” style trailer, not an Airstream, but who cares? Shes still cute. and saying “1957 Friendship brand canned-ham-style travel trailer’ is a helluvalot more work that just saying “airstream.” Y’all might remember the camper trailer we picked up last fall? David found it on craigslist, originally listed for $1100, but when he arrived with cash took it home for $900. Here is the original post with BEFORES. And here is the (almost) AFTER! WHAT WE DID * repainted the frame * refinished the wheels * buffed her out like a shiny penny * custom curtains…
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YAY!it just hit the stands 🙂charlie as a brownie breaks my heart.i mean, who knew they made baby moccasins that were this adorable??thanks to everybody who helped !!pick up the latest copy of MIDWEST LIVING magazine. or download it on zinio.
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