Let's Go Camping

A good friend gifted me this Happy Camper Chardonnay. After sharing it with two other friends over a nice dinner, I re-gifted it to the Hendry family for re-use in their camping trailer. Now that's what I call re-recycling! I'm thinking olive oil or the standard candle holder. Maybe this will give them a leg up at their next glamping competition.

Meet John, Stephanie, and Ruby Hendry. One little, happy family! This particular trailer of theirs actually sits in their driveway behind a picket fence. It's glammed up with a picnic table, vintage umbrella, plant stand, and some old Adirondack chairs. It acts as a guest room for out-of-towners like me and a sleep-over getaway for Ruby and her teenaged gal pals. Love that! The trailer is a 1957 Jewel and is lovingly referred to as a "canned ham" trailer. Why? Because that's what it looks like bumping down the road! These kids buy old trailers and do the restoration lovingly with their own hands. They also own another "canned ham" that they loan out to trailerless friends (how cute is that?!) and the 1975 Airstream Tradewind that appears in Junk Beautiful, Outdoor Edition.

Here's the itty-bitty, cozy kitchen. Sorry no dishwasher. Oh I forgot there is one...John!

Although the kitchen is small there is still plenty of room for everything you need. I love the vintage canisters for cooking and baking staples.

Now here is a bit of the glam. An old thermos, groovy s&p shakers, and a sparkly little vintage vase. Stephanie collects little kitchy knick-knacks during her travels. It's a great way to remember a journey!

You gotta love this. A vintage Zenith! Crank up the tunes and bust out the moves baby. Let's do the Mashed Potato! By the way, it actually still works.

The mess hall! Window coverings and pillows crafted from vintage drapery panels. The linoleum tabletop? It's original. Awesome!! This area also converts into sleeping quarters. When I asked Stephanie how any many people does this trailer sleep her response was..."Comfortably, three and a half." Hmm...! "Yes, Fred there's room for all of you, but we can only accommodate about half of Wilma."

Heeers Wilma! I guess she decided to come along for the ride in picture form rather than leaving half of her body behind. Seriously, I love the addition of this old photo found at a thrift store. I know one of our members (Pieces of the Past?) talked about creating instant ancestors and this is a good example of the that idea. Wilma always enjoys a good dinner party. She's a great conversationalist!

Another great item to collect while on the road. Vintage maps are fabulous! Not very helpful when it comes to directions, but fabulous none the less.

I was all over these! These are vintage postcards that come in an accordian package. Each postcard has a different scene from one particular area. You can pick these up during your travels for about five buckaroos. I think they would make a great lining for a serving tray..under glass of course!

Nighty night! Ahhh, the master suite. I love the way they have just loaded this little nook with vintage blankies and pillows. You can't believe how comfortable it is until you've crawled in. Man, this makes getting up in the morning a little difficult!

Above the master bed is a loft bed. They use it for storage now, but when Ruby was little she slept here. I think that's where the half comes in!