Camper Heaven

On a recent trip to Chewacla State Park in Auburn Alabama, we saw a campground full of insanely cute vintage campers. After a quick drive around, we hopped out to take pictures and talk to the campers. They were so very nice to let us take as many photos as we wanted and even invited us in to take a look around. These campers are obviously very loved and well cared for. It was a treat not only for all the adults, but our friends' kids too. They made themselves right at home as children so easily do.

The very first camper was a well-coordinated orange and white Aristocrat Lo-Liner. Everything from the clock on the tree to the awning and golf cart was decked out in bright orange accents. The gentleman who owned this sweet ride is a volunteer at the park.

Next up was the Teardrop, a tiny little thing that gets hauled around. The owner was away but left it wide open for random visitors just like us! The neighbors next door told us to look as much as wanted.

There was also a really great collection of tin campers like the Airstream. No one was home so we didn't peek into those, but really, I wish everyone had been there that day.

And finally, there was the 1971 Serro Scotty HiLander. The aqua and white reminded me of Little Freshie's snowcone trailer here in Kansas City. The owner of the orange Lo-Liner scooted on ahead of us to let her know we were coming around. There were 11 campers in that area and they seemed to know each other well. The Scotty was named Bubbles and it was definitely a lady trailer. Everything was decked out in girly pink, florals, crochet and flamingos. Even her water was tinted pink. The kids were just dying over Bubbles, especially since she had a chocolate cake right inside all ready for her dinner party later that night. She handed us all chocolates, chatted away and welcomed us warmly. Even though we were kind of intruding on her party prepping. :)

I have always had a thing for campers, ever since I played in my neighbor's RV as a kid. One day, I hope to find a little bit of heaven just like this for my retirement years. What a way to live! 

Army Trunk

This was definitely the buy of the day, a U.S. Army trunk from 1943. The top is a bit dinged but the military green paint is magnificent. I love the rusted latches and the layered stenciled type. There's a tray inside with wooden handles on the sides. I'm dusting this piece off and adding some casters to turn it into our next coffee table. $15.

 

Estate Sale Finds

Fabric suitcase with cute red rainbow stripe. $1.00

One in red.

Adorable pink napkins. $1.50

Mittens are not in season but these were too cute. $1.00

Plastic school chairs. $10 for all four chairs.

All photos by Linh Trieu ©Fresh Fish Creative

metal cars

Photos by Linh Trieu / ©Fresh Fish Creative

Since George has expanded his toy car collection, I've really come to appreciate vintage metal cars, with their chipped paint jobs, missing wheels and worn edges. I buy them for him every once in a while, although I have no idea what he likes or what is "valuable." Per my usual modus operandi, I buy what I like. As for the green car, picked up at a garage sale for $1, it was the little man and dog inside that appealed to me. Turns out it was a Matchbox car Made in England by Lesney. Yes, that is all gobbledy-gook to me too, but according to Mr. Car Collector, it's supposed to be a good thing.

Estate Sale Finds - The Clothes

60s-style peachy pink lace dress with
a sweet little bow on the back, $3.50.

Embroidered linen skirt with matching belt, $2.50.

Long, blue nightie $1.50.

Toddler Rompers, $1.00 for both.

Baby Hats, $1.00 for both.

I think I am most excited for that embroidered skirt. Pro: elastic waist. Con: super long, I have to hike it way up to my boobs and even then it is grazing the floor. And the baby clothes are going to look so cute on my nephew who is now 15 lbs!

Bag Bonanza

{1} Raffia & Straw Flower Bag, no label - Good JuJu, $4.00

{2} Corduroy Bag with Leather and Brass Details, Once Upon a Rose® - Good JuJu, $3.50

{3} Basket Purse, no label - Good JuJu, $20.00

{4} Electric Blue Leather Clutch, Etra - Good JuJu, $6.00

{5} "Dana" Wallet, Hobo International Leather - $94.00

I've been going bag crazy this weekend, picking up three amazing pieces for a whopping $13.50 (#1, #2, #4) at Good JuJu. My favorite is the blue leather clutch. It goes perfectly with the "Dana" wallet I picked up last year and holds absolutely everything (which can sometimes be difficult with a clutch). In went my wallet, cell phone, camera, and chapstick with room to spare. Vintage Etra bags are going for about $20-$24 for this particular design. Here are some of my on-line finds....

{+} Ruby Lane » in tan, $24.

{+} Etsy, WilmaBella » in black, $24.

{+} Etsy, cioccogirl » in light pink, $20.

{+} Etsy, VerseauVintage » in white, $24.