The Beginnings of a Plan

I have BIG plans for my new 1969 trailer.  We towed her home this past week.  I spent the afternoon getting things cleaned out and bleached.  Then I took a step back and thought about how I wanted this new trailer to look.  Right away I realized my dad is going to have to rebuild the front and back walls due to water damage.  At some point a previous owner took out one of the front windows to hold an AC unit, that will need to be replaced.  I recently read someones take on their vintage trailer redo and I love how they put it,  to paraphrase it "We are not trying for a restoration, too much time and money for that, but we want to keep as much retro charm  as we can."  I couldn't have said it better myself.  I took a trip to Lowes this week and found a lot of the things I want to replace and upgrade my trailer with.  Just like with my Lil' Lemondrop,  I am leaning towards that seaside cottage look with a little more sparkle here and there.  I am working with a coral/orange oven and hood so that right there is going to pack a lot of punch in the color department.  I will be replacing the sink with a stainless steel option. With that being said here are the before photos of my yet to be named trailer. (hey Kerrie from seacottage, do you have any name ideas?!) 

Back wall light close up.  I think I will be changing this out. 

 This is the view to the back, bunk up, couch in place.  I think I am going to make that a permanent bed with a real mattress.  We will put extra pillows on it and call it a daybed during the day ;)

 From the back couch bench looking to the front.

 The orange appliances in all their glory.  The backsplash will be tin, the countertop will also be changed.

 The front light fixture and original gas lamp. (I am thinking a cute little chandelier right there would be supper cute.)

 The shower room.  The selling feature of the camper.  Needs a new toilet.  Not sure If I will keep the corner basin either.  Don't see us brushing our teeth that close to where we use the potty.

 An "upgrade"as my youngest would call it,  this was a birds nest that was behind the fridge.

And just for fun, a comparison of the two.  Seems crazy that this new trailer is only 4' longer than my Lil' Lemondrop.

April Camp Out

Another successful April camp out!  I took a few photos but not like I thought I was gonna.  So instead I "stole" some photos from a good friend and fellow April camp out camper.

This is by far my favorite camp out of the year.  The laughing and fun is beyond description.  Can't wait for next time!!!

Building an Idea Board

Well I did it.  I bought the Globestar.  It needs some work and a little elbow grease but I am getting the vision in my head of what it can be.  I love a new project like this.  I had such a great time doing my Lemondrop with my dad that I am excited to dive into this one.  

I am scouring pinterest for ideas and inspiration.  Color schemes, exterior paint ideas.  I love this stuff!

We head out this week for our annual crazy big April camp out!!  I have the Lil' Lemondrop in the drive making her shine.  I am hoping to get a photo shoot in of her this weekend.  Check back next week for those.

A New Project

This is photo heavy cause this is how my daddys gonna see the trailer.  But I think I'm buying her.  Needs some work, but not so bad.  Would fit my family perfect.  It's a 1970 Globestar.