I’M IN HEAVEN
Life (actually my husband) has just dealt me the most
amazing hand. A trip to Europe you ask? Or exquisite jewels perhaps?
Au contraire, mes amies. It is a project, a sweet 47
year-old, 13- foot honey of a tiny trailer just waiting impatiently to be
transformed into a little sleeping spot for extra guests at our cabin. Little
does he know that I will also host fetching afternoon teas and after-dinner dessert
parties and have the dreamiest naps inside its tiny confines. I will write the
best blogs ever in there.
It all started a few years ago when I read about women who
fix up these little beauties and take them on the road with organizations like
“Sisters on the Fly” or set them up as little guest cottages or studios in
their yards. I fell in love with their teeny shapes, and the aqua and pink
appliances and the vintage fixings that made them tres adorable.
Two years ago I put two books on my Christmas list….Glamping
by Mary Jane Butters and Sisters on the Fly by Irene Rawlings. I received both of them and
have covered their pages with hungry drool.(now isn’t that a pretty picture?)
I have secretly scoured Craigslist hunting for the perfect
little specimen, while knowing it was just a fantasy, one that was unlikely to
be shared by the guy with the money. A couple of weeks ago, as fate would have
it, there was a vintage show in Lynden WA. just across the border from where I
Iive. I read the info and discovered that there were going to be some of the
little trailers making an appearance there. I coyly suggested an outing with
his majesty, offering Edaleen Dairy’s ice cream and the honor of my
accompaniment as a bribe. There were 8 little themed trailers and he loved
them. Who knew? He thought they were way more expensive than they actually were
so when I told him what I had seen online, he said we should get one. What? It
was that easy?
We came down to the cabin last week and looked at 2 little
gems and bought the second one. Here it is in all its unglory. It’s not
beautiful yet but it has lovely bones and it’s going to be so cute, you are
going to die!
Pinch me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stay tuned.
You will have SO much fun! Enjoy. (enjoying the blog...;)
ReplyDeletehow awesome. you'll enjoy sewing and decorating with all the built up ideas bursting forth. only problem you will have too many ideas to settle on just one theme. in a few years I can see several of these on your property while you set up your bed and breakfast. have fun ,3
ReplyDeleteloving your blog
The trailer is so adorable...even in the "before" pictures. I know you will transform it to such a beautiful "retreat" for yourself and guests. I am so happy for you to have a "cottage" and trailer" to display your incredible decorating talent. Can't wait to see both! Great chatting with you yesterday. Miss you so much.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have so much fun creating this masterpiece, please post photos as you go!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your enthusiasm ladies. This is a dream come true! I have already bought paint, sewn curtains and pillows and ransacked my cupboards and antique booth for vintage items and that took only 2 days. I am on a roll. Bet you can guess my colour scheme.
ReplyDeleteIf only I had a bit more life in my years I would be all over the bed and breakfast idea!!!