i just spent an entire afternoon by the fire sifting through stacks of antique boyscout manuals, boxes of girlscout gear— and then surfing for every possible thing i can buy on ebay related to it. (thats how i found this collection of some of the most beautiful, simple and honest portrayals of boyscout life.) nobody did it better. (thanks, norman)
photos by: jessicavelarde.com
IZOLA~! Inspired by old world utilitarian objects that were built to last, IZOLA has carefully curated a whimsical collection of bathroom accessories that combines functional every day staples with antiquity. The result is a series of useful items which are made with great care and attention to detail. The IZOLA collection is offered in five distinct themes: Scout; a campy salute to iconic boy scout imagery, Maritime; a nautical motif, Apothecary; a medicinal old world doctor and barbershop aesthetic, Sport; a throwback to the collegiate varsity trophy room and Powder Room; a retro feminine sensibility. some of my favorite products:
back page of this month’s issue-features the CAMP WANDAWEGA ‘Hearth (pheasant) Chair’…. check out the story here
Part childhood camp, part adult retreat, all neo-luddite, Camp Wandawega proves relaxation doesn’t have to involve iPads and DVRs. In lieu of technology, Wandawega’s camp counselors — oh yes, there are counselors — are happy to point you to activities like lake fishing, archery, various court sports, or one of the many other non-internet-connected activities across Wandawega’s sprawling 25 acre property. If you’re still feeling restless from not checking Gmail, you can always grab an old Schwinn and ride it up the street to pick up provisions at the gourmet grocer, tuck into a book (your Kindle, if you must),…
Petaluma Supply Co. is an online retail shop based in Petaluma, California,— where old farming community traditions and the rustic wine country intersect with creative fashion forward transplants from the greater bay area. The lifestyle they promote caters to just that demographic. Petaluma Supply Co. carries new products and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces for the modern gentleman. Setting the tone for this lifestye, we’ve sourced vintage items and antiques from old warehouses, barns, farms, and everywhere in between. They’ve searched high and low to bring you the best of today’s haberdasheries. MY WANDA TOP 10 PICKS:
check it out here
the wedding of lauren & shil! dont know them. wish i did. they know how to party. 100layercake is an amazing blog. this was from their post… Photography: Matt Miller at Our Labor of Love
the most inspiring collection ever. warning: seriously addictive.