tada!

Here she is folks...our 'new' vintage piece of joy!

Many of you already know about my passion and insane desire to own a vintage caravan. (I'm a bit nuts over anything little, and homey, but that's another story)

Well after nuturing this dream quietly, and not so quietly, a couple of weeks ago, we found her, and i was besotted! 

 It still feels a bit surreal.

Here are a few details about her....

She's a 12 foot custom made Bondwood caravan, her exact date of manufacture is a bit sketchy, but it's mid - late 50's.

We are so grateful that her condition is so good for her age, I'll post more pics of the inside, once I wipe over the red dust from Lightening Ridge (NSW)!

A big thanks needs to go to my hubbie John, and Adam for the big trip over to Melbourne to collect her.

Honestly, what is love, if it isn't my darling sweetie enduring two 10 hour boat trips in 2 days!? 

And, Adam, what a great friend you are for your support.

It's a credit to her former owners, that she has been tended so lovingly over the last 10 years, and I suddenly felt yesterday, so heavy with the responsibility that comes with a vintage item!  We are now the custodians, with a duty to tend and treat her well...after all she has quirks!

I have plans to colour her up a bit......

She needs definitely needs a name ...maybe I could run a competition on the blog?

My sister has kindly sent me her short list!

Happy Days!!

to come!!!

My kids are already loving spending time in it.....

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our new baby has arrived!

(It's not what you think!)

Delivery finally happened at 12.00am this morning after a very long labour...and, so far i can tell you, she's bigger than 8 pounds, she doesn't cry, but she needs tender loving care, and has already caused some sleepless nights.  And what a wonderful addition to our family she will be.
And she'll need a name of course.

Pics coming soon!


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riley blake fabric giveaway contest

Hi there folks!
You have until the 28th (this Friday) to enter this fab competition if you are into fabric like me!  Lilla Tueller Designs has the details on her site.  The fabric is called 'Isabella', and here's a little secret of mine....this name has a special ring to it for me, cause i always thought if i had a little girl, that would be her name!  That didn't quite eventuate...even though we did have a girl!  Funny how life turns out, eh?

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Hello

Hello there, it's nice to be back in blogosphere.
Actually, I can't believe almost 6 weeks has passed by since my last post.   There's been lots and lots happening in my life lately, and big changes are about to happen which affect all our family.   Life is funny in it's twists and turns...sometimes you just never know what is around the corner.  I can't say the last 6 weeks have been all that predictable, although in comparison to those poor souls in Queensland after the flood, it's hardly bothersome.  And i did manage to get a few gin and tonics in.   So, you could say this little post is a bit of an ice-breaker!
See you soon.

Etsy seller reyaveltman - natural pebbles.

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