TA DA! Oh happy day, it's done! Whew...let me just say that it was a LOT of work, a lot of sweat, a little blood and a few tears {of frustration} along the way but it's finally done! I call it done but I do have a couple things left and one is to figure out the best way to re-vamp that front window rock guard you see in the first photo. For now it's done though and … [Read more...]
8 Ways To Make Your Camper Eco-Friendly
February 4, 2014 by · 8 Comments
Hello! My name is Mariah and I live in a vintage trailer. What used to be a run of the mill 1969 Avalon is now the COMET - Cost-Efficient, Off-grid, Mobile Eco-Trailer, my eco-awesome tiny home and mobile classroom. I blog about my life with the COMET, tiny spaces, sustainable living, and design/build (and camper restoration) over at my website, www.cometcamper.com. … [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 – See the video
October 25, 2012 by · 10 Comments
OK, so you all remember last week I did a short segment on Hallmark's Home & Family Show in conjunction with their interview with MaryJane Butters of MaryJanes Farm about Glamping? I thought I would share a short clip of it so you could see it if you missed the airing of the episode. I come in at the 2:55 mark. I had a lot of fun doing this and was honored that … [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...]
Vintage Shasta gets some technology & bling
April 1, 2012 by · 6 Comments
Buttercup has gone into full glamping mode by getting a new 19 inch flat screen TV and DVD player installed. I know some would define camping as roughing it and while I'm all for that in some instances, there are times when a little inside entertainment is warranted, as in our case when camping with young children. In the evening or on rainy days, letting them watch … [Read more...]
