Gage+Desoto, purveyors of printed goods as well as cycling and non-cycling related odds and ends, updated their web shop with a fresh layout and some sobering product shots. Love the icy MIKO-style type treatment given to their Summer bidons (water bottles). Drop by their Redhook brick and mortar which is open Friday and Saturdays from 12 pm to 7 pm.
I first noticed barber pole style stripes painted on the seat tubes of Mercian‘s (not to be confused with the once-French Cycles Mercier) but have come across the same playful treatment applied to Bob Jackson‘s upon looking for a new touring frame that actually fits me- unlike my current frame. With both Mercian and Bob Jackson being long established English builders, 1946 and 1935 respectively, I imagine the style originates from England. I’d be interested to hear if any readers might have any insight into the provenance of the whimsical paint job.
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Definitely my favorite collaboration from the newly launched The Hill-Side & Co collection was done in conjunction with Sit and Read– purveyors of vintage furniture and other goods. My birthday is coming up, guys.. more info here.
I spent most of last Sunday watching the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship from the grassy slope of Lemon Hill. Many flock to The Wall but something about Lemon Hill attracts more fans that are themselves cyclists and not just there to drink outside. The climb itself is short and fast averaging a modest grade when compared to the Manayunk Wall. Getting a good vantage point is very simple thanks to the curvature of the road. The pack powers through in a storm but there’s still the opportunity run up with the stragglers.
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Surely they aren’t making them like they used to. Photos found from an image hoarder/ebay scourer, more here.
Marrow Mag did a great interview with friend and ally Benjamin Ferencz where he talks about his inspirations, the farm, and of course hats. Check it out here.
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Rooms from the Acme Furniture catalog. I like the mix of different styles from modern chairs to repurposed flea-like finds. My own home doesn’t have a single pair of matching chairs, but more on that later though. Check out the rest of the catalog here.
Suggested reading: Acme Furniture, Surf Den.
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This is the stuff that (my) dreams are made of. Situated in Elkhorn, Wisconsin Wandawega Lake Resort was rumored to have been established as a speakeasy sometime in the late 1920’s and has since come a long way. A variety of accommodations are available ranging from tent campsite, to cabins, and even a tree house. Wandawega has also just launched an online camp store that will also exist as a brick and mortar souvenir shop at the resort. Lastly, their blog A Very Modest Cottage is not to be missed and was an instant bookmark as soon as I found it.
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