Family Vacation

The family and I have been traveling for the last two weeks.  First, we went to Ogallala, NE to Lake McConaughy with two other families.  We spent our time on the beach, swimming, boating, tubing, and hanging with great people.  Next, we headed to the mountains near Gunnison, CO for the 4th of July.  We went from a 108 degree heatwave to cool and rainy "sweater weather."  

 Emery enjoying a little park time.

Ohlin showing his predilection for the ladies.

Hello, baby!

Nothing beats a Colorado blue sky (Lake City, CO)!

The boys skipping stones in Lake San Cristobal.

You and me against the world

Apparently, I'm collecting globes.  Recently, while I was at a garage sale, I picked one up and the sphere came off the base, so they begged me to take it home.  Free equals awesome, end of story. Then, I found a $4 globe at the thrift store, which I couldn't resist.  I always gauge everything against the price of a latte.  If I can give up one coffee, then my purchase is justified.  Totally rational, right?  Anyway, I got to looking at my faux antique globe and decided it needed a little something.  I went onto vintageprintables.com and downloaded some random images that had a similar faded hue as my globe.  I chose botanic sketches, butterflies, and some birds and then printed them out and busted out the Mod Podge.

         Finally, here it is next to its smaller counterpart, which I don't plan to change. 

Row, row, row your boat

I couldn't resist this 1950s nautical themed dress for Elowyn.  It's a vintage sized 12 months, which means it fits like a blouse.  It has a sweet little fishing boat embroidered on the skirt, and a sailor style collar and tie.

The "table mat" is a vintage dresser runner with an embroidered kitten and her play dishes are 1950s Allied Chemical plastic.  I found a set of six cups and six saucers at the Mennonite thrift store for .39 a piece!

The wooden picnic bench was handmade by my grandfather.  It has an inlaid starburst pattern and is the perfect place for a tea party!

Cupcake baking dress (outfit #8)

My 1950s, cotton candy pink day dress by Mindy Ross.  I'm a sucker for ultra feminine dresses, and the full skirt on this one is so sweet.  I purchased this little darling from the Robot Exchange. The pink rhinestone earrings were a gift, but I can't remember who got them for me.  Anyone want to take credit?  My memory is slipping! ;)  The pearl choker was an awesome thrift store score.

I borrowed this "baking" themed apron from the Shasta trailer.  Now can someone please bring me some cupcakes? It's been around 108 degrees all week, and that my friends is too damn hot to be in the kitchen!

Happy Sunday!

Tiki tiki (outfit #7)

My 1950s, Polynesian inspired, green, and yellow play suit.  The label is Helene Surfer's Paradise.  It's made of thick, lined cotton, zips up the back, and has adjustable button straps.  I purchased it from RogueRetro on etsy.  Perhaps it's time for a trip to the famous Tiki Inn Motel in Palo Alto, CA.

Happy Sunday!

Palms and flamingos (outfit #6)

My 1950s, pink and aqua floral wiggle dress (with the original belt), by Palm Fashions of Deland, Florida, was an ebay purchase.  My turquoise bakelite clip-on earrings were a thrift store find. 
                       

My lipstick is called Cherries in the Snow and was introduced by Revlon in 1953, and is still available today.

Happy Sunday!

Celebrating our anniversary

My husband and I are getting ready to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary on June 12th.  We wanted to get out of town and do something unique and memorable.  After a friend's recommendation of a little spot, a quick drive away, we booked our reservation.  I've been crushing on vintage campers for awhile now.  I just needed to get the husband "on board."
Meet "Sally," the 1962 Shasta travel trailer we stayed in at the Starlite Classic Campground!

We brought all the kids with us, and then my mom picked them up for a sleepover at her house.  We enjoyed some swimming...

some cannonballing...

some lizard watching...

mini golf...

and marshmallow roasting...

all before they left for grandma's house!  Here is a quick look at the inside of our camper:

The sofa pulls out into a double bed, after the tables flip up on the wall.  Of course, my luggage is vintage.

There is an identical table on the other side that comes down to maximize space.  This was my first foray into using a coffee percolator.

The mini fridge

propane stove, oven, and sink

The second pull out bed

Only Elowyn got to stay the night with us in the trailer.  We grilled out for dinner, but for breakfast I attempted to make sausage and french toast on the propane stove.  I've never cooked with propane before.  It seemed there were only two setting; fiery inferno and "off!"  I managed to cook everything perfectly, but I set the fire alarm off twice!

My husband's shirt is vintage 60s dead stock (New old stock)!

You've gotta love a fiberglass bullet planter, in pink, of course!!  Here are a couple of Sally's neighbors:

Ginny, a 1954 Aljoa Sportsman

Bailey, a 1950 Spartan Royal Mansion

The Flamingo Lounge, a 1962 Tepee, hitched to a 1958 Chevy Biscayne

A 1959 Rambler Station Wagon, hitched to "Lucy."  This would absolutely be my new car, if only it had seat belts!!

The gift shop had a small assortment of mid-century housewares and vintage clothing.  We bought the Lustroware recipe box that matches my kitchen canisters, an aqua Dritz sewing basket, and a red Lux clock.

Happy Anniversary, Darling!