Coscarelli recently had his photographs hit the bookstores in a gorgeous new coffee table book by Tereasa Surratt titled ‘Found, Free & Flea’ showcasing some creative ways to display your vintage finds. Bob is one of the photographers in this 210 page beautiful hard cover book. It gives you an up close and personal look at many of the extensive collections at Camp Wandawega. To get a copy you can buy it by clicking here.
We were so excited to return to the ever-so-magical Camp Wandawega. Whenever I visit it makes me feel not only like I have stepped back in time, but it takes me back to the time in my life when things were simple and always filled with sunshine, butterflies and constant carefree smiles. Camp Wandawega really is a beautiful melody.
The ever so clever David Hernandez and Tereasa Surratt have amassed an amazing collection of items that are impeccably curated and displayed throughout the property preserving it perfectly in it’s vintage fabulousness. If you want some inspiration on how to display your vintage finds check out Tereasa’s new book Found, Free & Flea available for sale here. Some of the photos in the book were taken by Coscarellli [my very own talented husband, photographer of all things beautiful].
Camp Wandawega categorically is the quintessential american-summer-time-lake-vacation filled with FUN. There are plenty of nostalgic favorite activities to participate in like swimming in the lake starting off with a dive from the rope swing, canoeing on the clear water, or sunbathing on the floating sun deck. Then back on land borrow a bike and explore the local area, enjoy some tennis, a walk in the woods, or rest by swinging in the hammock and read a good book or catch-up on trashy magazines. Indoors escape the heat and find a vintage board game to play. If you are interested in staying at Camp Wandawega you can book by clicking here.
Check out some more of the clever photography of Bob Coscarelli [aka the husband]. These photos are of the gorgeous [yet not so little] Tree House at Camp Wandawega. You can find out more details about this tree house in the current edition of Chicago Home & Garden Magazine [also available on Zinio]. You can also see more details about the building of the tree house on the blog Found Free & Flea, by the very talented and always inspiring Tereasa Surratt [check out her latest book Found Free & Flea].
We recently were invited to a friends ‘Lake Resort‘ …. in Elkhorn WI …. YES I said ‘Lake Resort’ for a weekend titled ‘Band Camp’ …. YES I also said ‘Band Camp‘! What a glorious 1950′s summer weekend we had … The minute we arrived we knew that we were some place very special .. and believe me we were! …. I SO wish those walls could talk to me .. to tell me tales of yesteryear when the place was filled with ‘ladies for admiring’ …[if you had some cash ...if you know what I mean - nudge nudge wink wink] … OH and the guy hiding in the tree down the beaten path wasn’t playing hide and seek … NOPE! He was there to warn ‘vacationers’ to pack-up their party and head for the trap door .. the one that of course lead to the boats that could whisk you across the lake … [I so wish I had a time travel machine ... take me back to prohibition / speakeasy days! ] … Amazing history the 20′s the 30′s the 40′s the 50′s .. and then there is the NOW! This place has been locked and loaded for eternity [I hope] in the 1950′s and a GREAT choice I might add! This place is a living breathing perfectly curated vintage summer camp! The collections on walls floors, beds, and you name it are not just for looks but are there to be used… I mean seriously … WORDS DO NOT DESCRIBE here .. the TREEHOUSE love it … the rope swing over the lake .. the quilt room .. the fiestaware … the the the .. I stumble to get the visuals out in words ……. I could go on … let’s hope the photos help you get an idea of what I am talking about and put an end to my rambling –>
We felt very privileged to not only be invited to attend Band Camp .. BUT we got to stay in the adorable ‘very modest cottage‘ …. LITTLE and rustic but perfect for the adventure of indoor camping! ….. So anyway – WHERE OH WHERE does the Band Camp come into this picture …. WELL it was the theme / motivation for getting people to Wandawega Lake Resort [also available for rent] … It was an event sponsored by Earhole Studios…..they had some amazing live acts assembled for us to listen to on Saturday Night .. and all the while we got to mingle and munch and meet some great new friends [that live in our 'hood too - who knew we had to go all the way to WI to meet them] … And we got to enjoy the MASSIVE super hot bonfire ['cause we need that in summer...but what is camp without one?] and fireworks [... the ambience was perfect - just don't get to close - hot!]… Such a fun lakeside quintessential, all American, midwest, summer camp experience. Seriously an AWESOME weekend! Thanks T&D&F for the invite!
