Wandawega Blog Archive

ITS FINALLY HAPPENING (From the 20’s to the late 50’s the bar attached to the supperclub at Hotel Wandawega was known as Orphan Annie’s Saloon). David’s always wanted to bring it back here as a hangout space (sorry, it wont be a proper open-to-the-public joint). Like everything else here, it’s gonna be an 8th-of-a-star, old school Wisco dive. We found the perfect 1930’s bar & stools, so get ready to belly up – were spending our work vaca to knock this out (pictures here : the old owners and their squad back in the day here when it was a tavern & restaurant as part of Wandawega Lake Resort).

December 10, 2017 • Published by Tereasa Surratt

wish we could fit a 60’s suspended fireplace in here. (but a thermos of hot toddies, & loads of sheepskin throws mixed with a sunny day) warms up this little light box pretty darn fast. : @johnhillphotos

December 9, 2017 • Published by Tereasa Surratt

Which is better on a cold day? Spiked cider or hot chocolate with Irish cream? // last weekend: @johnphilp3 paid us a visit with @oliviarink shooting for @gq insider series.

December 8, 2017 • Published by Tereasa Surratt

Best part of waking up at camp #OllyOlly2017:Hanging out in the kitchen with Iron Chef Showdown Matt Kerny (youngest Michelin-starred chef in Chicago) // the crew was overfed in the best way with all of the other restaurants, chefs and brewers who participated this year :(Thank you in part to @saintlousassembly @boultedbread @brewerybhavana & all)photos: @LucyHewett / Story on @goodbeerhunting blog & todays profile line

December 6, 2017 • Published by Tereasa Surratt

So to be asked to support this book with a jacket quote: (Some great inspiration for all the creative rehabbing souls out there). Salvage Secrets Design & Decor by the inspiring and talented @joannepalmisano

December 4, 2017 • Published by Tereasa Surratt

Thanks to all things holy in the universe…. we had our final punchlist walk through today. for a great crew and for our build partners : #sponsored @rejuvenationchicago @kohler @thehudsoncompany @lamarzoccohome @lalunecollection @fireclaytile @cargo_north // next up: Wall to wall sisal for ground floor. Paper finally comes off of Oil rubbed threshing for main & top floors- Then finally bringing in the furniture (that weve been hoarding in storage for going on three years while weve been under construction #CampSocialHouse #wandawegahillhouse #kohler #Kohlerideas

December 2, 2017 • Published by Tereasa Surratt

Are we going the right direction? Asking ourselves…. Then we had an EPIPHANY: 2 nights ago. In the little room at @AdaStChicago A small dinner table with the founders of @kickstarter @GrubHub, @cardsagainsthumanity & a handful of other inspiring ass-kicking humans. Pretty humbling to have been asked to be the featured guests at the salon series created by @LostArts A Hub For Ambitious Creatives to lead a conversation on divine discontent, social accountability, the true definition and measurement of success, and what ultimately makes us all happy. (The consensus was in large part, wine). It was a reality check for us: These folks do more before 9 am than well do in a year. We thank each of them for the motivation injection & inspirational kick in the ass. // OUR LESSON LEARNED: find your fog pilots- those who inspire you, guide you – and follow their light and energy

December 1, 2017 • Published by Tereasa Surratt

featured talent of the week: the lovely miss @cassierosch. PS: can we all just retire to the country? get inspired, make art – make a hippy commune of artists & writers and builders? well make a big fat chili pot & drink lots of beer around the campfire.

November 30, 2017 • Published by Tereasa Surratt