The following is the interior of a Westcraft Trailer
Photos provided by Automotive Traveler
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Behind the Scenes of HDV - How I get my Work On
This week I've been creating a few upcycled items for HDV (more on that in another blog post). He's a sneak peak into a day of my "work"...
Here's part of my office/studio/kids-art-room:
Please keep in mind I was in the middle of painting, plastering, sanding, sawing, etc... my studio is not normally this out of control messy.
As I work I always have one or two little ones working with me. On this particular day my daughter was playing at a friends house. My son sat next to me playing "bad guys". The jewelry boxes were jails where he would throw the alien fugitives.
Last but not least we must not forget about Murphy
(the dog who is fast becoming the HDV mascot after last Saturday's post):
(the dog who is fast becoming the HDV mascot after last Saturday's post):
When Murphy isn't sneaking though the kitchen trying to find food on the counter, he lays comfortably on the studio floor.
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Fashion Friday - Let's Get Physical
As you already know I've been writing a lot about spring. Well today is no exception. As the warm weather gets closer the majority of us are thinking about getting into skimpy clothes wearing shape (present company included - although being a Mama of two I am no long going for skimpy). Today's blog post features some work out wear to motivate and encourage the workout queen inside you. Spring is one it's way!
Left: Men's Green Retro Gym Shorts $12.00
Left: Vintage Iron Dumbbell Weights $28.00
Upper Right: Vintage Health-o-Meter Bathroom Scale $38.50
Lower Right:1970s Schwinn Exerciser Stationary Bike $49.50
Forgive me for getting nostalgic but the Schwinn Stationary bike brings back so many memories. My Dad used to run in the summer and in the winter he would ride a stationary bike EXACTLY like this one. He would crank up Olivia Newton John and crank out speed cycling for what seemed to be hours (he's going to kill me for this).
anyway,
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Upcycled Thursdays - Furniture
Coffee Sack Bench - Multi Stripe $188.00
Chic Vintage $1,500.00
Printers Drawer Jewelry Display $118.00
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Work it Wednesday - Work in some Spring
I was going to write a big dissertation about February in MN and the crazy amount of snow Mother Nature dumped on us just two days ago. However, no one cares. The truth of the matter is we're all anxious for spring (no matter where we live).
Today I will bring a little spring to your home with the use of YELLOW accessories. This blog post will feature the kitchen and home office. Next Wed I'll do the bedroom and bathroom.
For the Kitchen:
Upper Lt:Sweet Kitchen $26.00
Upper Middle:XLg Yellow Tin Litho Cake Server $25.00
Upper Rt: Hen & Rooster Set Prints (2 Prints 11x14) $30.99 Lower Left:Item Sold but check out Kelley Street Vintage
Lower Middle:Vintage Sunbeam Electric Hand Mixer $36.00
For the Office:
Lower Left: Spring has Sprung Distressed Vintage Lamp $43.00
Upper Middle: Vintage metal filing box with Mod flowers $16.00
Lower Middle:MANDARIN YELLOW acrylic and 24kt GOLD Ball-Point Pen in Parker Duofold Style $49.00
Upper Right first small Pic: Friendly little (at) symbol $28.00
Upper Right Second Small Pic: Vintage Mite Postal Scale 1953 $9.50
Right Middle: Way yellow Mini File Box $38.00
Lower Right: Vintage Mushroom Coffee Mugs $12.00
Next week we'll add spring to the bedroom and bathroom.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday - Inspirational Vintage Interior
Inspiration photo from stylemadesimple
Lower Right:Chippy Vintage Wall Shelf $57.00
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
HDV Behind the Scenes - Murphy Bloopers
When I take pictures for HDV Murphy (our Great Dane puppy) shows his moral support by laying on the floor and basking in the sunshine. From time to time (ok, all the time) he innocently lays his head down on the rug. Within minutes he starts chewing...
Eventually Murphy gets bored with the rug and tries to help with the photo shoot...
I cannot tell you how many pictures I have with a Great Dane nose sneaking into the photo...
And there you go, a little behind the scenes of HDV.
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Fashion Friday the Etsy Way: Martha Stewart Goes to the Beach
Today I'm posting an oldie but a goodie. In other words today's post is a repeat. Enjoy the Martha Fashion Friday!
Martha Stewart....need I say more? I am a Martha fan. She seems to have it all. She's gorgeous, talented and a business genius.
Martha Stewart....need I say more? I am a Martha fan. She seems to have it all. She's gorgeous, talented and a business genius.
All that said, I found this picture and HAD to feature Martha as this weeks Fashion Friday Icon.
The Inspiration Photo :
The Etsy Find:
This suit shares the same A-symmetrical design of Martha's suit. It also has the straight cut across the top of the leg.can be found at
Now, in our inspiration photo Martha doesn't have much more then a swimsuit. However Martha, being Martha, would never go to the beach ill prepared. What else would Martha need for a day at the beech?...let's find it all on Etsy.
Upper Left Corner: A trendy swim cap to keep her hair in perfect condition.Vintage Multi Color Flower Petal Swim Cap $18.00
Upper Middle: Large and lovely sunglasses if for nothing else but to look good...no, great
Upper Right Corner: A chic cover up. Even though Martha has a fab figure, she's modest and wants to leave a little to the imagination.
Lower Left Corner: An insulated vinyl beach bag no doubt filled with treats for all her friends.
item sold out - check out the shop Carmen and Ginger for more vintage items
Lower Middle: Colorful glasses that seem to be waiting for a spontaneous beach party to break out. Bring on the drinks!
item sold out - check out the shop Carmen and Ginger for more vintage items
Right Side Middle: A beach excursion wouldn't be complete with out a towel to sun herself on.
Item sold out - check out the shop Carmen and Ginger for more vintage items
Lower Right Corner: A great radio to crank up the groovy tunes
Item sold out - check out the shop Janyes Art for more items
There you have it. Another Fashion Friday the Etsy way featuring Martha Stewart.
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Upcycled Thursdays - Pillows
This week HDV is happy to feature up-cycled pillows. There were too many to choose from...there are some very talented people on Etsy (as we already knew).
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Work it Wednesday - Six ways to wear a scarf
Do you know how to work a scarf as well as the lovely model shown below? Maybe you could give it a try...:
A few Scarves found in the Vintage section Etsy
Left Bottom:Mod Vintage Fiorini Scarf $17.00
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesday - Inspirational Vintage Interior
Inspiration Photo:
Pictures from Studio Cleary Landscape Architetcure
Top:Seth thomas Atomic "Royal Star" Sun Burst Clock/Vintage 1970's $75.00
Bottom Left:Rare 50s TV 1956 Setchell Carlson Model 561 Black and White Television $435.00
Bottom Right: Retro Cream and Gold Lamp $85.00
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Vintage Mobile Home Mondays - Constance 1956 Vintage Caravan
This is the most romantic remodeled vintage mobile home I have seen to date. Happy Valentines Day!
I got these pictures from snailtrail.co.uk vw
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
A Vintage Baby Shower
This afternoon I am attending a baby shower for my good friend, Kelli. Kelli will be having a baby girl and I cannot wait for this sweet baby to arrive!
In honor of Kelli and her baby girl I found a few pictures of a great vintage themed/inspired baby shower.
Note: These pictures were taken from malibrachel
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Fashion Friday - I'm seeing RED!
With Valentine's Day right around the corner it's hard to see anything but red. Today's Fashion Friday is inspired by a couple 1950's photos found in Vogue:
Vintage Dresses available on Etsy:
Middle:Vintage 1950's Red Pleated Dress $70.00
Rt Top:ON SALE vintage 40s party dress (xs, s) $97.75
Rt Middle:1950's Suzy Perette Romantic Silk Print Dressy Dress $285.00
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Upcycled Thursdays - Suitcases/Luggage
I've done a blog post similar to this in the past. I must admit up-cycled luggage is my fav.
For the Wedding or Party/Gathering:
To Rock Out:
Take a Seat and Put up your Feet:
For our Walls:
Perfect for our Furry Friends:
Now if I could find a suitcase large enough to make a bed for our Great Dane, Murphy:
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