Do you all remember these? Do you remember sitting at a diner and being able to put in a dime or quarter and play a couple of tunes right at your table? OK, I admit I probably wasn't quite born yet to remember but I have seen modern ones in diner's in California. This is a Seeburg Wall-O-Matic 100 Juke Box. This little table top version would sit at the table in a … [Read more...]
Saving Space with Space Bags
August 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
I was given a sample set of Space Bag Dual- Use Bags to try out and review for you all. I have to say these are really neat! These are great for storing items such as clothing and bedding in a vintage trailer as we all know how space is a commodity in our little trailers. I used these a couple weekends ago to store an extra set of bedding including sheets and a … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Camper Documents Organized
August 1, 2012 by · 2 Comments
I don't know if you are like me but I am the kind of person that needs to be organized or I'd be in completely chaos. For me there is nothing more frustrating than needing to find something only to discover I can't recall where I put it. So of course I needed to find a way to keep all of my vintage trailer documents and records organized all in one place. Liz … [Read more...]
Rally Set up
July 30, 2012 by · 10 Comments
Have you ever went on a camping trip and felt like you were having such fun that the time went by way too fast? That is how we felt this weekend at a rally. It was so nice to catch up with old friends and make new ones. We arrived on Thursday (next year I'm going a day early) and got all set up. This was Jelly Bean's first camping trip. Of course as usual I forgot … [Read more...]
Inside of the 1955 Bellwood
July 15, 2012 by · 24 Comments
OK, so I got a bit snap happy and wanted to share some pictures with you all. I completed the dinette seat covers and while they aren't perfect, they will do the trick for now. I also appliqued a couple pillows I picked up with "J" and "B" (for those that don't know...those stand for her name; Jelly Bean). I haven't decided if I like them with the letters on there or … [Read more...]
How to add an awning on a trailer with no awning rail
July 12, 2012 by · 10 Comments
So what do you do if your trailer doesn't have an awning rail? Well, there are a few options. 1. You could install an awning rail (this would be the most ideal solution). 2. You could use a EZ-Up canopy. 3. You can possibly clip your awning to your J-rail as a temporary solution. The third option is what I'm going to have to do for a upcoming vintage … [Read more...]
Cupcake Bunting Pattern
July 5, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Who doesn't love cupcakes right? Here is a brand new pattern I just finished up. This is designed by me so you can make this sweet cupcake bunting for your vintage camper. You can make them in whatever colors match your decor. But they don't have to be made just for your camper. You could make them up for your next party or just for fun. This is a fun and easy … [Read more...]
Slip covers for vintage trailer dinette seats
July 1, 2012 by · 19 Comments
I've been working on creating slip covers for the 55 Bellwood. Before it got so hot here I was outside polishing the exterior but let me tell you, this heat is sweltering. Not that I'm complaining as I much prefer summer rather than the brutal cold winters. However, in this kind of heat it's nice to have a "indoor" project to accomplish. I've got one slip cover … [Read more...]
How to improve the look of water stained birch
June 27, 2012 by · 7 Comments
OK, so with most vintage trailers water staining under the front and rear windows is pretty typical. You will also commonly find it around the roof vent. Our 55 Bellwood is no exception to this. Now while the staining under the windows wasn't all that bad (I've seen much worse trust me), the proper way to fix the issue is by tearing out the offending panel of birch, … [Read more...]
Feedsack Curtains for 55 Bellwood Trailer Finished!
June 25, 2012 by · 19 Comments
Whew, I finally finished these up. I think they look pretty cute. Unique if nothing else that's for sure. They are all mismatched which is how I wanted them. I think they'd look boring if all of them were exactly the same. Not to mention it would of been very difficult to find enough of the same kind. I'll have to be mindful of the ones in the kitchen area should I … [Read more...]
