Spend an hour browsing Craigslist,
a quick trip to Houston,
a little cash,
and what do you get?
This....
Take a little wood,
a little burlap and paint,
lots of enthusiastic participation,
and what do you get?
This!
This was one of the many surprises waiting for customers during our Fall Preview Party, and wow was it a hit!
Our little Craigslist hand built camper was a perfect prop, it just needed a little makeover.
So, hubster built a platform to raise it over a foot, he even added casters to the bottom so we can move it around the Shoppe with little effort.
Then we dry-brushed it with some really old, thick and gunky, white paint. Nothing better than old paint for drybrushing.
Papered the walls, made a door using an old window, and made a window by using a distressed mirror.
We made tire covers using burlap and clothespins
added a porch light, a mailbox (a gift from my sweet friend Patti), and of course some accents from LaurieAnna’s Vintage Home and the result?... a very unique Shoppe prop....
Occupied by one very unique Shoppe Dog.
Zeek always has to be in the middle of the fun!
We will have it all decorated up for Christmas in the upcoming show!
Isn’t it the cutest thing?
We'll leave the light on for you.
50 comments:
That is A.DOR.ABLE! I would love to see more pictures. If I could I'd fly to Texas just to see it...but Michigan is just too far away.
I love it!
Awesome! You are so clever. Love the decor to adore. Can hardly wait for Christmas.
Have a beautiful week ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
I do believe it might be the cutest thing ever! Fabulous! ♥
OMG - that is just perfect, shabby perfect. Love Love Love
This is why blogging is so much fun, ideas that are amazing. What a great prop for your store. You all really outdid yourselves!! xo
So sorry I missed it! Can't wait for next month. Love you guys!
The creative juices were flowing.. Simply stunning!
Sooooo cute! I have always wanted to have one of those in the backyard just for fun. Wouldn't it make the most adorable chicken coop?!! I love it, Laurie Anna!
xoxo Andrea
That is absolutely fantastic! What a great prop to use in your shows/store!
gorgeous! and the light and mailbox are perfection!! love it
Super cute ~ I love it!!!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Sooooo Cute! Your decorating brought it up quite a few notches.
Love it.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
J'adore! I love this very much! What an amazing find on Craigslist! wow!
I would love to crawl into the little perfectly charming space and read my Jane Austen novel or something romantic! gorgeous!
I'm now following you..and thinking of adding your blog to my side bar.....off to poke around here some more!
ciao bella
creative carmelina
Beautiful!!!! Love this. You are always thinking outside the box. Your decorating style is always above and beyond.
Really clever and creative! :)
Un style de décoration très personnel et sublime.
gros bisous
Excuse me while I drool. UGHHH!! Adorable. You never cease to amaze!!
Jennie {Cinnaberry Suite}
Very cute, and I can see it decorated for lots of holidays and themes.
Brava! Bravo! Huzzah! I actually caught my breath when I saw it! :)
This is the cutest thing EVER!!! You are soooo creative girl~I want to clap my hands over this one!
AMAZING! That is so stickin cute! t. xoxoxo
It was SO CUTE! I could not picture what you had done when I read on the blog that you had put a camper in the shop. And of course...it was awesome. I wanted to crawl in and curl up so bad. Everything was wonderful...can't wait for the next show!
Denis
That is amazing. Do you sleep at night? You inspire me.
Bren
whiteandrustyvintagetreasures
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OMGoodness...I love it!!
So creative...can't wait to see it decked out for the holidays!
I took pictures of one of these campers at the Country Living Fair. It was cute but nothing as cute as this. My doctor has a smaller version. It is teeny tiny and they use it.
Love it!
Be still, my heart! As a vintage camper lover (and a vintage camper:-), I loved, loved, loved this post. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage
I'd be verrrry happy living in that darling little camper....! You'd never know I was there...I swear! lol!
xoxo laurie
wow!!!! i could actually live in that charming little HOME. so very romantic and quaint. ilove it. so very unique and adorable....
This is the cutest thing ever, You are so creative girl and specially I want to clap my hands over this one, I am newest follower of your blog and enjoyed lot in my first visit, same best work hope in future from your side.
What was it in is's previous life. A playhouse or a real camper? So perfect for the shop. I'll be by to see it in October!
It IS the cutest thing! I want it!♥
-Linsey
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/
http://www.thefarmhouseporch.com/
It IS the cutest thing! I want it!♥
-Linsey
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/
http://www.thefarmhouseporch.com/
I'm in love...sigh. I can see why it was such a big hit in your shoppe!
Well, Laurie, it's cute as a bug's ear!
Brenda
Yes I totally agree - it IS the cutest thing! Fantastic!
What a great idea...I came across your blog, and I don't really remember how I made it here, but I love your taste. I never really considered my taste as "farmhouse." I always thought I was more industrial cottage...but I guess that might be what "farmhouse" would be...I love the metal and wood and china....beautiful. Thank you for enlightening me!!
Cute isn't really the word I wanted to use because it's way more than cute... but that has got to be one of the cutest things I've seen in quite some time! I had not been by your blog in awhile - am really glad I stopped in today and am definitely becoming a follower so I don't miss any more good stuff! :-)
Oh my gosh! It's gorgeous!
Jennelise
Adored the camper - so creative! I couldn't get a good pic of it to include in my post.
Laurie Anna,
I adore your newest shop prop! I am in awe of your creativity. When I visit, can I bunk there?! :)
Your Friend,
Deborah
utterly fantastic! my Krumpet would love it!
Karen
Your vintage trailer is adorable! I discovered your lovely blog through Cozy Little House and just added myself as a follower!
oops, came by to link..will try again in the morning.
xo bj
What a fabulous job you did ! And I love your canine model, he just pulls of that certain "je ne sais quoi" thjat you need ! :-))
No linky party this Friday?
FABULOUS!!! *Swooning* I Love Mobile Manse's! This one is ultra Romantic!
Dawn... The Bohemian
I found you through Valarie- A Glimpse of My World...and I am smitten. I am your newest follower and will be back to read more when I have time- I am on work break for a few minutes and checking out blogs...shhhhhh...
I feel like I'm dreaming~. I love, love LOVE this little darling!! Being an avid fan of vintage camper makeovers, this is the ABSOLUTE WINNER! The cutest "girl cave" ever!!! You are an AMAZING decorator!! I'd bet you could make these & they sell like hot cakes, as Vintage Playhouse for women.
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