Showing posts with label family fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family fun. Show all posts

Monday, July 23, 2012

the maiden voyage...


We are back from 2 glorious days of camping.

What's the sudden interest in camping, you ask?

We used  to camp...
long, long ago
but
then there were babies 
and 
moving into houses without plumbing.


Restoration was camping

and

 then

this happened:




Our 3 oldest married children all have campers 
and 
love to go  camping together.


We used to drive up for the day, eat lunch, and then drive home.

 We took the plunge and bought a  trailer.

Mr and Mrs G even joined us in the adventure
with their new-to-them camper.

 I did what every proper grandmother would do;

I  took advantage of the situation


baby mo


She was such a happy camper.


The big boys played


and 


the little boys played.


The girls had fun, too.







I took pictures,


and read my Mary Jane magazines, 

and slept in until 9:30
which is practically unheard of for me.


Even with all of the children 
it  was blissfully quiet.
I can't wait to go again.



Here's a teaser of the inside of the trailer...



Monday, July 9, 2012

our newest project...


Look what landed at my house over the weekend?


My Mr. and I took off Friday on a hunt.
We got up at 3:30 AM...that's a in the m, talking.
and drove to Salt Lake City
(apparently,  that is where retired vintage trailers are)
We had narrowed it down to 2 choices...
on the drive I asked My  Mr.
what he was looking for.
He said he wanted something inexpensive, 
that we could use to go camping with the kids,
and 
that was NOT a lot of work.

We looked at the first one...
It was $600.00 but needed new tires before we could leave town;
It was clean on the inside with  just a bit of water damage.
but 
we still wanted  to look at Choice #2.

This one was one My MR. had been working on for 2 weeks.
 The seller would not  send us interior photos
now, we knew why
it was a mess...dirty, gross, water damage
but 
wait
he'll take $375...

We went with this info:

10 Things To Look For When Buying A Vintage 

Trailer...found here



Choice #2  had 7 out of 10
things...



wrong!!!

I pretty much left the choice up to My MR.
(He does need to pick some things, right?)
I really wanted choice #1..it was easy
and ready for me to start decorating...
Guess which one My MR. choose?
Yep, the project .
???????
Yep, I'm still confused, too.
I think he liked the *canned ham* lines.




This is the story of our life
We buy work.


We have a family camp-out scheduled in 2 weeks.
No problem, right?


We came home and took out as much stuff as possible,
 started cleaning,
then primed the entire thing in oil-based primer.
Already, she is much better.
I kept saying, "white paint is my friend"

If  you follow my pinterest boards...you can see what I have been pinning for the past week.
ahh...the internet....so many ideas...
my head is spinning from the possibilities.

First, there is the outside:



This one is just too cute. I'm sure My MR.could do polka dots.  
No problem, it would be easy.

(the pearl...found here)

Then, there is this one.
The paint color matches the paint color of our pink lady






The ever popular turquoise


and then there is the placement of color....


Do I even want color?

How about just white?


Next, we get to think about the inside.


I could do this look.
(kind of like my girl's bedroom)
vintage-y but bright and happy


Then there is the good ole shabby-look
I could use up a few things I've been hanging onto


like my Simply Shabby accessories


How about retro?





Magnolia Pearl style?


 Romantic?


I love the beadboard and embossed wallpaper


These are important decisions, right? 


After, I pulled out a few fabric choices...My MR. saw a floral print and said
"Don't make it pretty".

What?!
I think he forgot who he married!
I'm not even sure that is  possible.
(He doesn't even know I've been dreaming of chandeliers)

He suggested industrial...I guess he has been listening
when I chat on about decorating styles.


I think this one marries pretty and industrial
just perfectly, don't  you?


Stay tuned to see how she turns out....

linking to:
White Wednesday @ Faded  Charm
Show off Your Cottage @ The House in the Roses 
Creative Blogger's Party & Hop @ Homemaker on a Dime
Tuesday Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch 
Your Cozy Home @ Cozy Home Scenes
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
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Cottage Garden Party@ Fishtail Cottage
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage
Air Your Laundry Friday @ Freckled Laundry
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Farmhouse Friday @ Laurie Anna's Vintage Home
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
PRIMP Your Stuff @ (PRIMP)
Thriftin' on a Thursday @ Savvy City Farmer
Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence
Potpourri @ 2805

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

a is for abigail, part two

Finally!  A finished room!

Remember, 
I was trying to create a room 
that was a  
fun but feminine
bright and happy, reflection of my girl

I will let the photos speak for themselves today.
In my next post 
I will give details 
and 
answer any questions you might have.
So ask away.

Enjoy, I know I am...
























you can read part 1 and part 3 here and here