I wanted to share with you my latest painting. This is a watercolor painting I just finished up. It's been a little while since I've had the chance to sit down and paint something. I think the weather lately has prompted my desire for lots of color of spring and I love the birch trees that we have up north! I hope you like it! Prints are available for sale in my … [Read more...]
The Cutest Child Sized Trailer Ever Built!
June 22, 2015 by · 10 Comments
This is the most adorable little trailer I think I've ever laid eyes on! It was built by Butch Starner for his granddaughters. It's not just an ordinary play house for kids though and is built just like a regular sized trailer with all the features of a larger one. The workmanship on this little camper is amazing! Butch transports this cutie in the back of his pickup … [Read more...]
Come visit us on Pinterest
November 4, 2014 by · 3 Comments
I could get lost on Pinterest for hours. Couldn't you? Some of you may not be aware that we have a Pinterest board where we've been pinning and sharing all the vintage trailer goodness we can find and there is a lot! There is also other boards on there we love such as tiny houses, interior décor, etc., So if you want to get lost for awhile feel free to visit; … [Read more...]
Cushions, Curtains and Flooring Oh My!
September 17, 2014 by · 15 Comments
Need cushions or curtains made? Contact www.CushionRecoverie.com and tell them Little Vintage Trailer sent you! Today has been an exciting day! I received my cushions and curtains from Deb and Lee of Cushion Recoverie. She's going to make a few more for me that will be solid aqua to go on the bottom cushions of the dinette and the gaucho. Why you ask? Because I … [Read more...]
Story of the $300 Vintage Trailer
September 4, 2013 by · 26 Comments
I have a story to share with you all about the last 48 hours of my life. So it goes something like this... It was 12:45 am (yes, I was up way past my bedtime) when I saw an ad for a vintage trailer that someone was selling and it read as follows: "1963 camper. Has been partially remodeled when there was a family illness. Now we must sale. New carpet. New partial … [Read more...]
Interview on Hallmark Home and Family Show!
October 19, 2012 by · 3 Comments
I know this is really, really short notice but if you tune in tomorrow to The Home and Family show on the Hallmark channel at 10am/9am central you see a short interview I did with them via Skype from inside our 55 Bellwood. My segment is near the end of their interview with MaryJane Butters of http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/ where she's talking about Glamping. Hope … [Read more...]
Camping Couture – Just What Every Glamper Needs!
October 17, 2012 by · 7 Comments
Recently I found out about Sourpuss clothing and I have to say their retro and vintage inspired clothing is awesome! I was so excited today when I received this wonderful Happy Kamper Aubrey dress in the mail. The fit is perfect and I absolutely love the design! It has little vintage trailers, pink flamingos, martinis, bows and retro stars. It's totally fabulous and … [Read more...]
Vintage Camper Pin Cushion & Pillow Pattern
September 12, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Let's make some cuteness shall we? This is one of my new designs that I just finished up. You know how they say it's a lot of work to restore or build a vintage trailer from the ground up? Not with this one! This is a fun and easy little canned ham camper to make. It's soft and squishy and I'm sure everyone that sees it won't be able to resist picking it up. Those of … [Read more...]
Funky Junk Farms Vintage Trailers
August 31, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Funky Junk Farms is located in California and they provide vintage trailers and other cool period items as props to various movie studios. I thought you all would enjoy these videos where they go through several of the trailers they have. Enjoy! Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 … [Read more...]
Cupcake Bunting Pattern
July 5, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Who doesn't love cupcakes right? Here is a brand new pattern I just finished up. This is designed by me so you can make this sweet cupcake bunting for your vintage camper. You can make them in whatever colors match your decor. But they don't have to be made just for your camper. You could make them up for your next party or just for fun. This is a fun and easy … [Read more...]
