Isaac and I fantasize about refurbishing and redecorationg an old Airstream trailer. When we head out on family campouts, we often stop at dealerships on the way to peek in the windows of old trailers. Then, as we drive along, we discuss exactly how we would overhaul them in structure, decor, functionality, etc. Isaac has even talked about outfitting an Airstream as an on-site office, parked inside the studio.
Isaac and I may not ever fit this fantasy into our real lives, but look who did! Monique Willms of Pocket Full of Whimsy recently completed a colorful trailer rehab using fabric from my Pop Garden collection.
Through brute-force labor, she and her husband tore apart a crusty old camper, then worked their magic to achieve cheerful results in turquoise and red -- with pops of yellow.
They named the camper Elsie and catalog her adventures with the family in a call-out section of Monique's blog. I don't see how those kiddos can have anything but happy family memories, touring around in such color. Who has ever seen such a collection of bright, ebullient blankets in one space!?
I'm of the strong opinion that women should learn their power tools. Liberate yourself, ladies! Look what you can do.
Atta girl, Monique, for tackling a project of this magnitude -- and completing it. I can only imagine how much work this was.
Give the girl some love.
Horay for this interior! I love red and robin egg blue together and the fact that the stove is a lovely avacado green! Can I just live there? I'm really quiet, and I don't take up a lot of space! Please, please, please!!! Also, the building in the picture of the girl with the miter saw is so great...I love that you can see the woodgrain through the red paint on some of the slats.
Posted by: Amy | October 21, 2011 at 03:54 AM
I agree, Amy, I could LIVE there ; ))) This is sooo cheerful!
Posted by: Liz Pike | October 21, 2011 at 05:14 AM
That camper is amazing! I would want to go camping every weekend with a space like that!
Posted by: LeeAnn | October 21, 2011 at 05:18 AM
Totally Gorgeous! It would be heaven to spend time in a camper like that! Great job!!
Posted by: Katherine M | October 21, 2011 at 05:39 AM
How fun! My daughter's name is Elsie, and this just made me smile :)
Posted by: Ainsley | October 21, 2011 at 06:33 AM
oh wow, I die! There's something about little spaces like this that just make you happy all over. It's like a club house for adults! :)
Posted by: Kristin | snip&scribble | October 21, 2011 at 06:36 AM
Great job Monique!! It's looks adorable!
and Heather, I agree that ladies should learn their power tools. Opens up windows of opportunity!
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Posted by: Krista | October 21, 2011 at 07:34 AM
how funny...my husband as the same dream of restoring an airstream too :) that camper is AMAZING!
Posted by: aimee | October 21, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Love! When I was a pre-teen and we'd spend extended period of time at grandma and grandpa's house, the 3girl cousins slept out in the backyard camper, just about this size! Lots of fond memories in that trailer. :)
Posted by: Bobbi | October 21, 2011 at 08:15 AM
adorable. I just love it!
Posted by: Jennifer Dessert | October 21, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Thank you for sharing such a fantastic caravan with us! It shows that caravans can be made to look stylish...
Posted by: Bernadette | October 21, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Soooooo cute! I would love to have one to fix up and make a cushy, sweet home away from home like this! Monique did a Great Job! ! ! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sherrill Spencer | October 21, 2011 at 09:22 PM
I am in love with the sweet results of Monique's skills and labor!! Nicely done. Very nicely done!
Posted by: Natalie VV | October 22, 2011 at 03:01 AM
Monique is a very talented lady, I am proud to have such an Awesome daughter in law.
Posted by: Edna Hinz | October 23, 2011 at 09:39 AM
My husband and I do the same thing. We look on craigslist and just think about all the cool things we could do. Monique's trailer looks so good, especially with your fabric.
Posted by: Sally | October 23, 2011 at 04:22 PM
That is seriously beautiful. I can only dream of having the time to do that. And rock on with the power tools Monique! Great job! -kg
Posted by: Kerry - Kid Giddy | October 26, 2011 at 06:18 AM
It's simply dreamy! I actually used a table saw all by myself last month. I really want to master some power tools so I can make things out of something other than fabric. I think I may have grunted a little while cutting that wood. Off to look at that darling trailer some more.....
Posted by: Jona | October 26, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Wow! Looks awesome! I love it! :D
Posted by: McKenna | October 27, 2011 at 03:04 PM
OMGoodness - feeling the green eyed monster overtake me! off to find this womans blog to drool some more...fee
(ps LOVE my chop saw!)
Posted by: chippernelly | October 28, 2011 at 05:28 AM
A girl after my own heart. I really want an Airstream Bambi to redo.
Posted by: auntie pami | October 28, 2011 at 03:39 PM
it is simply ... WONDERFUL!!!!!! I love this 50's style!!!!
Posted by: Daniela | October 30, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Wow! This is really amazing!! I would love to do this to the small camper we have. We never use it, never have. We purchased it to rehab but it's one of those projects we never got around too! Kudos to Monique for gettin' it done!!
Posted by: Julie | October 31, 2011 at 04:18 PM
I've been searching ebay and craigslist and any other site I can find for an old camper. This one is so beautiful, I LOVE it.
Posted by: brandeye | November 01, 2011 at 10:06 AM
I love the stove's little spot of contrast color, even though I'm sure I wouldn't have liked it if the rest of the camper was dull shades of brown and orange (the 70s do not need to live on).
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Posted by: Bella | February 09, 2012 at 06:36 AM