Guest Picks: Happy Camper
A lantern is a must have camping accessory, after dark I literally carry one with me everywhere I go. Besides their functionality they are fashionable too. Created in the likeness of a classic kerosene lantern, I am obsessed with the porcelain Talk of the Trails Lamp, it can "burn" indoors anytime of the year.
There's nothing like being lulled to sleep by the hoot of an owl. Allow Abigail Edwards' Briar Owl wallpaper to grace your walls and your imagination.
I don't want to brag, but I am an outstanding open-fire griller. I would proudly present my grilled skewer masterpieces on this cast-iron skewer station.
There's nothing better than fresh, crisp laundry off the line, and when you're camping it's really your only option. Rather than store my clothespins in the rusty coffee can in which they currently reside, I vow to bring a little vintage flare to the fellows.
I may love the great outdoors, but I despise flies. When bugs come inside my home or campsite, it gets personal. Swat the little buggers in style!
Harken back to the days of eating wagon-side with a durable enamelware bake set. A true classic for any occasion.
I am snail mail's biggest advocate and this letterpress camp stationery reminds me of where my love for letter writing began.
It's important that my camping dishware is cleanable, unbreakable and, of course, stylish.
The best nap of my life was in a hammock. There's really nothing like being swayed to sleep in the shade of trees — unless you're being swayed to sleep in the prettiest hammock ever, L'Aviva Home's Bolivian Hammock.
Two of the most important aspects of a seamless camping excursion are preparedness and lack of waste. Stay hydrated with this stylish glass bottle, the perfect waste-free option for enjoying a drink in the great outdoors.
Rocking out is an essential part of any camping trip. Camouflage your iPod with an alder wood dock, awesome indoors or out.
Can you canoe? Paddling around Nickerson's Cliff Pond is often the highlight of my trip. Bring the fun of a day on the water into your home and onto your walls.
Three years ago our campsite was attacked by a gang of ravenous raccoons. They broke into our cooler, stole my $10 gluten free pancake mix, and then threw eggs at us. Sass & Peril's raccoon pillow reminds me of the little suckers.
Instead of only sneaking peeks of Bambi on your camping trip, welcome him permanently into your home. This little guy hangs in my bedroom and I constantly find myself staring adoringly at him.
When I was a youngin' I made countless forts out of old sheets and blankets and if Moozle had been around I would have lived in their teepee tent.
I love a good lumberjack cuddle session.
If I was to pick up any psychiatric disorder it would probably be pyromania. I can sit and watch a fire for hours on end. For the safety of myself and others I should probably just buy Skitsch's fire kit table lamp.
You may not want bears on your campsite but a bottle opener is always welcome. There's nothing like cracking a cold one and relaxing fireside.
Cassandra Smith does amazing things with antlers. If I ever stumble upon a rack while camping I'm totally looking to Miss Smith for antler jazzification. Next: More guest blogger product picks
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