Inside the Cottage

Hi, Just thought I would show a few pictures of the changes I have made Inside this Season...

Yes, Can you believe....this little Canned Ham has been to Alaska and back? This IS The ORIGINAL Travel Sticker placed there on the side of the Cabinet about 45 years ago....

Left Side ...

Right Side...My Blue Bird Mascot sits on some books on the left, I had to have it, looks just like the one I have in my logo, I found the bird, After my logo was made

Cowgirl Boot with Faux WildFlowers (so that I am not tempted to pick the flowers at my State Park...that's a No, No...) Oh, and a Birdy

Here is the "Revised" version of my little dining area...
I purchased the black and white checked gingham yardage ( 5 yards ) at Salvation Army @ $4.00 I just couldn't pass it up. I like it better than the all White Vintage Bedspread I used last year...I think it gives it a more coordinated, put together kind of feel...what do you think?

Left Side

Right Side

I can't bear to cut any of these beautiful pieces of fabric, the table cloth fabric is a gift of a yard of fabric from a wonderful gal / designer named Jennifer Pagnelli. She Gifted me this fabric to me last year when I had just finished my trailer. I was So Surprised and honored by her Generosity! I plan on using more of her lovely fabric very soon.
The matching pillow to the table cloth fabric is sewn with the trim from the leftover curtain fabric, but the floral cotton tea towel pillow, is folded over a pillow insert, and pinned using a safety pin...I just couldn't bear to cut it :D, and the yellow fabric as well, it is simply folded over the pillow and pinned in place. Oh, and I guess I am a little Lazy with my Sewing too "D but, that way, I can change my mind ( I do this quite often) and use the fabric for something else...See, I have it all figured out "D

Instead of This:

My Vintage 1964 Michigan Trailer Plate and my vintage Michigan Souvenir Plate

My Matching Soap Dispenser (photo copied curtain fabric)

Better Crocker's Outdoor Cook Book in a garage sale find...


Howell, Dairy Advertisement Napkin Holder



$2 Dollar Garage Sale Christmas Globe, All Lit Up!

Dinner Prep ...Still need to post my recipe for Mediterranean Lemon Cilantro Pesto Chicken with Vegetable Rice Pilaf



The Perfect Place for my Happy Camper Jamboree Tag

Saying goodbye for now...until next time,

Miles of Smiles,
Christine

200 Miles of Memories

(Back tracking a bit here... to our second outing, just before our Labor Day trip to Grand Haven)

200 Mile Garage Sale Trail from Algonac Michigan to Sebawaing along the Lake Huron Shore

Our Anniversay trip to Lake Huron's 200 Mile Long Garage Sale Trail
Stopping at Another Sale...

The Signs read: Purses, RV Stuff, Fishing Tackle...What More Does A Gal Need? ;D

200 Miles of Nothing but Garage Sales! Oh My....I died and went to Heaven!

Camping Along the 200 Mile Garage Sale Trail

Our First Evenings Stopover in Algonac State Park (we put my Awning up for the first time! ~ I was sooo... excited to see it on! Adorable!

I also have two other small awnings that will go on the left/back window, and the kitchen/right side windows...we still have to figure out how to put them on

The view from fishing / boardwalk in Port Huron along the Lake Huron Shore

Canada is just on the other side , accross the Blue Water Bridge Below

Another couple that will share our Anniversary date..saying their vows at the St. Clair Inn
Seeing other couples getting married on the same day, Warmed my Heart!

A Happy Couple Getting Married along the lakeshore on the same day, August 15th, as the other Happy Couple below, did, just 22 Years ago to the day!

Settling in after another day of Finding Treasures and Making Memories

My New Trailer Lights...too tired to hang them out side!

Waking up to bright sunshine and another beautiful day...hmmmm Contentment...

What a jumble!

What A Jumble!

Phew.....Almost a Month without a Single Post!

So Here is what I've been doing...or .... here comes the Excuses...

Went away for a Wonderful 22nd Anniversary Weekend...took a lot of pictures, had a lot of fun...

Came back, sat down at the laptop....and decided to change my blog...

So began the downward spiral. I changed this, then I changed that, was not happy with this change, was not happy with that change. Too many Ideas swirling in this head of mine...and then couldn't make it exactly the way I had in my minds eye...I gave up! Got aggravated with my efforts, and then , Just gave up and stayed away. No, didn't even look back at my own blog in the last few weeks, no not even a glimpse!

Oh I lurked around others blogs, seeing what you all were up to, adding a few thoughts along the way, but, still staying in the shadows...hoping that, when I did go back to my blog...something magical would have happened...

Nope,
Still the same...
Well, here I am, the same little changes I made are still there....not exactly what I was looking for.....;D, oh well. I'll just go with it....at least until my graphic arts / blog layout classes finish...or, until, I get some extra cash...which ever comes first!;D

Making plans for the long labor day weekend like most of you other gals, packing the "TinCan Cottage" with all the necessities.





Promted by a Most Gracious gift by none other than Jennifer Pagnelli of Sis Boom Fabrics I made a few decorating changes, by adding here wonderful red and white whimsical fabric in the Casey Scroll pattern, from her BellBottoms line. It's soft and has a adorable vintage flair to it! I made one pillow so far for my trailer, and plan on using more of her wonderful fabric all over my little trailer! A whole redo when I can afford it! I took pictures of all this, and even a picture of my trailer with its vintage trailer awning up! Yep, I have been holding out on all of you. That's if there's someone left out there, but if not, I will look at my Blog as my personal , indulgent journal . And I promise myself, I will be posting everything right after the labor day weekend for myself or anyone left out there in blog land that might still be the least bit interested.;D



Off to ...



Happy Holiday Weekend!

Have some fun...and enjoy summers last Hurrah!

Rah! Rah! Sis Boom Bah! ( I just had to steal that one! , Thanx again to Jennifer! ;) )

See Ya when ya get back!

Happiness ....

Hi, haven't posted lately....enjoying summer and family, so I thought I would post this Art I found on Etsy. If you like, Click on the Word HAPPINESS to go to the artist's blog. This sentiment, is So True!

Hope you are having a Wonderful Summer!

Christine

Happy Thursday ! Happy Trailering!

Hi, Happy Thursday and Happy Trailering to all you Gals!

Since we are nearing the end of my trailer renovation project, i feel myself getting itchy for the open road! Camping and Traveling in My Tiny Canned Ham Trailer, It's about all I think about these daze:D

I find myself thinking of all the things I am going to do in my trailer, the decorating, traveling, the junking, the cooking and relaxing along the way;D



I am even starting to think about what I will be cooking in my Itty Bitty Kitchen
Yes, believe it or not, I absolutely love, love, (that's two loves) cooking and baking when we camp! I have been "google-ing" away, looking for camping and RV or tiny kitchen cookbooks.

Throughout the Summer, I will be including a Cooking In A Can section to my blog as well. I am adding a few links on my sidebar right now, just to get you started.:)




Also, Look to my sidebar for new additions almost daily, I will have Vintage Trailer Restoration Sites listed there as well, with places to buy Vintage Parts, People who do restorations, and fun things related to canned hams.


Clubs and Groups Activities, really , anything else at all to do with vintage trailers. If you come across anything out there in your cyber journeys, please feel free to let me know of something you found and I will add it to my sidebar :)

I also added a Fun - You Tube Video Song Called "Living In Aluminum" The Singer/Songwriter, Antsy McClain and the TrailerPark Trubadours, has entire albums dedicated to Trailer lifestyle music , How Fun is That! Go down near the bottom of my blog to listen to it...It's So True...It's about contentment ...even when your living in Aluminum! Hee..Hee..:D Have Fun - Give the song a try it's make you laugh! Oh, And Don't be Shy.... Sing Along! :D

I hope you enjoy your visits, and come by whenever you get a chance for a little fun with these Canned Ham Cuties:D