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Monday, December 29, 2008

A Year In Review!

I'm doing my year in review a little different. It all started when I purchased my cottage on wheels. I bought this old and ugly 60's camper with a mission to make it into a little cottage, plus I needed something else to decorate! LOL. I replaced old walls with beadboard and painted the walls white, I painted the armoire robins egg blue, my Mom made me white denim slipcovers for the cushions and new curtains, we also installed laminate floors, it was a group effort from my family and it turned out to be such a fun project! I emailed a pic of my camper to Jenniferhttp://theoldpaintedcottage.blogspot.com/ and she loved it as much as me, it just so happened that she was going to be having her Summer Garden COTM in May 08 and to my surprise she thought my camper would be perfect for it. As we began talking she asked me if I had a blog , which I didn't and to be honest I didn't even know what they really were or that this whole other decorating world existed, so she gave me a few sites to look at and recommended I start my own! So without Jennifer I would have never found all of my wonderful blog friends, Thanks Jennifer! I have enjoyed you all so much and I want to wish all of you a happy new year! Make sure to scroll down through some of the pic's of my Cottage on Wheels and enjoy!! I love all of you and I am so glad to have found each and everyone of ya!! Please visit Cindy for her Year In Review Party http://romantichome.blogspot.com/!
Hugs~Kelly





This pic wasn't suppose to be on here! But I can't get it off, it was before I was done decorating!
















































68 comments:

Sharon~heartsongs said...

I love it!!!
Looks like a great place to relax.

Tracy said...

It is a beautiful little retreat! :)

Free Art Printables said...

Lovely!

Donna @ Party Wishes said...

Can I take your trailer on a trip to Texas from Calif? This is just gorgeous! Happy New Year!

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

Hi Kelly,

Every time I see these pics I am speechless :) I actually *GASP* and say OMG out loud !! :) I totally adore your Home away from Home!! every little nook is adorable and so PERFECT!!! I can't wait till you do your book and I get to put it on my coffee table :)! I want one of these trailers too, but my back yard is too small , so I'll have to come stay in yours! :) hehe :)

Im so glad you started blogging, Because I got to "meet" such a sweet, funny , and warm person !! Your the best and your kitchen and home will always be my favorite!!

Happy New Year kiddo!! Hugs, Cynthia

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

Hi Kelly, I just love your little cottage camper ! It's as cute as a bugs ear !
Have a Happy New Year.

Carolyn said...

Hi Kelly,
I'm glad that you started a blog
also.I have enjoyed many visits here in the past year since I only dicovered the blog world a year or so ago.
I love your camper and have shared your photos with my daughter as she has a camper and was looking for ideas.Yours is totally charming!
Thank you for visiting me and all your kind comments the past few months.
Happy New Year!
Carolyn

Terri Steffes said...

O. My. Goodness.

I WANT ONE!! This is totally adorable! How many comments do you get on this???

Kim's Cottage said...

Oh, and how I do love your camper. It's just so sugary sweet! Makes me want to re-do my trailer.

Happy New Year!


K-

desiree said...

What a great idea. In fact I think this might be the best idea of the year. You could use it as a get away, a home office or better yet a guest suite. Hmmm do I have room for one of these?

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Sweet Kelly,

I can never, ever get enough of your DARLING vintage travel trailer! It's my all-time FAVORITE! I just might talk out all my PINK COWGIRL and make it shabby chic! You are such a dear and an inspiration to all! Looking forward to more fun in 2009 with ya!

Hugs,
Maryjane

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

I first saw your camper on RMS and thought it was just adorable!!! Such a sweet and relaxing place. You did a great job on it! Michelle

Decor To Adore said...

This is the sweetest camper I have ever seen! Have a blessed New Year!

Becky Garrison said...

Wow! That is just adorable! I sure wish I had the 'gumption' to tackle a project like that! Happy New Year!!! Becky G.

Cindy said...

I just love your adorable trailer and I'm so happy you shared it today! It was so interesting to hear how your blog got started...I had no idea it was because of Jennifer! I guess we should go over and thank her!

Anonymous said...

Your camper is a charmer...so inviting.

Renee

A Southern Rose said...

Kelly,
I love your cottage on wheels. I want one also, but I've got way too many projects started. I plan on fixing my little shed up like this and calling it 'My Shabby Shed'. I can't wait to get started. You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you so much!
Hugs,
Lee Laurie

just a little bit shabby said...

Hi Kelly,
I'm one of your regulars! I just love all of your pixs. I especially love your dining room. I love your oval mirror. I've been looking for one but don't know where I would put it.
About the mosaic, I finally had to save picture as...to my computer and upload it from there. Hope this helps.
It is amazing that Jennifer got you to blog, I started b/o Cindy!!
Isn't amazing what nice people you can meet through blogging!
I look forward to next years pictures
Sandyt

debi said...

Wow, I love your cottage on wheels...I could totally live in that!
Have a Happy New Year!
Debi

Elyse said...

now that's what i call a happy camper! absolutely adorable and inspired. you will have to make s'mores with marshmallow peeps to keep with your pink theme! so pretty! so fun to know you through blogging. you are such a fun, funny, sweetie! xo

Jean Tuthill said...

I love your little "dollhouse", it's so cute. You must really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing and have a Happy New Year!

Mo..."Mo's Cottage" said...

I loved all your pictures.....You did have a great year....everything looks Fabulous....Have a wonderful New Year !!!!
Happy Holidays!!!
Hugs,
Mo :-)

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

love~Love~LOVE seeing your cute cottage on wheels!
:)
~Becca~

Maison Douce said...

Oh, my goodness, that is the cutest thing I have ever seen....!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Have a wonderful new year!
Isabel

Arleen said...

Your cottage is so charming and inviting! It's a bed and breakfast with all the trimmings! Thank you for sharing these photographs and Happy New Year! ~Arleen

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I so wanted my hubby to look at your pics...but he refuses! He KNOWS what I want. I just love your little trailer. My hubby tells me that we would need a crane to get one in our backyard....I am willing!!
Happy New Year!

Missy Wertz said...

This is a wonderful post and a beautiful little camper! Happy New Year!

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

woweee! I want the same trailer as yours! and Once I am in the trailer.. hehehehe I don't wanna come out.. I just wanna sit there and play house!.. hehehehe really lovely trailer you have! lucky you!..Happy new year..

Anonymous said...

Awww, this brings back memories of how we first met.....LOL!! Just love your little camper and I love your header pic of your kitchen.

Hugs,
LeAnn:)

Seawashed said...

Pretty, pretty ,pretty. This is what I want to do with our cottage camper someday.

Miss Gracie's House said...

That's just how I found you and I'm sure glad I did! I still love your cozy little camper-a home away from home!
Rene'

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Your wee space is divine! Congrats on such a beautiful redo.

Blessings,
Judy

Unknown said...

Your camper is the cutest cottage I have ever seen. It looks like you stepped right in a storybook. Great job.

I wish you a healthy and a very happy New Year, may all your dreams come true.

Suzy

said...

What a wonderful opportunity to redecorate this adorable camper! It is just lovely.

suzanne said...

So cute! I would love to have one to decorate. I could sneek off and read a book in that cute little hidaway.
suzanne

Kasey said...

I SO need one of those............oh my!!

Unknown said...

Kelly,
I remember the first time I saw these pictures. I thought this was the funnest thing ever. I got the blog bug about the sametime that you did.

I love to come visit your blog!

~Liz

Betty said...

I love your trailer!!! I want one too!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful pictures. I'll have to show them to my hubby.
Have a happy, happy New Year!!

morninglorycottage said...

Your little cottage on wheels is sooo cute! What a great place to escape to. You've done a wonderful job fixing up that trailer. I hope your New Year is wonderful!

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

I just love it! Do you often relax there? Do you take it out on trips?

Anonymous said...

Your cottage RV is beautiful! Do you actually toll it?

Teacup Lady (Sandy)

Margaret Cloud said...

What a beautiful job you all did, it is absolutely gorgeous. Is this your live in home all the time, because I would give up my home to live in such a pretty place. I am sending you a wish for a Happy New Year.

Miss Janice said...

That camper of yours is so stinkin' cute! I also love your header photo--how darling is that kitchen!

Anonymous said...

This camper makes me smile every time I see it! The orginal post of this on your blog was one of my first times over and I knew I would be coming back again and again!!

Robin said...

I just love it! I love coming here and seeing your beautiful photos! I'm so happy to have found your blog! Happy New Year!

akawest said...

Your camper is just the cutest thing. My daughter's new beau loves to camp. My daughter is a bit prissy and not sure is she can handle it. I will have to show her what you have created. She will fall in love.

DarLie*~ said...

Well Im so thrilled we found each other...hehehehe. I am totally enthralled with your camper. What a dream come true to have such a divine cottage on wheels. Adorable beyound description.
smiles
DarLy

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh, I want to LIVE there Kelly!!!!!!!!! Your decorating taste is just amazing, everything you do is beautiful! I love it!

I hope you have a wonderful and safe new year!
Love ya,
Amy

Cheryl said...

Love your trailer. What fun! Would you mind saying where you purchased your pinlk rockers in the last post. I love, love, love them! Thank you, Chery

Sandy said...

Stunning! I am so going to have my husband look for a great deal on one of these! This would help with our guest overflow problem AND give me a grand project to work on! Love it!

Sondra Behne' said...

Hello...so nice to meet you. Your blog is lovely and so fun. Love your little cottage camper. You really need to entry it in my Pink Contest that going on right now..you could be the winner. Hope to see your entry.

One Shabby Old House said...

Hello my friend,
Happy New Year! I have discovered a wonderful thing. An air card and I can travel and view all the year in reviews out there.
So I have enjoyed 5 hours of bliss blogging while in route.
Beats any magazine out there.
All you gals have created fabulous pictures of pretty things to look at. If I had done a year in review
I would have to do a year of review just writing about the friends I have met by blogging. It has been a great year in respect to that. You being one of my special friends. I have enjoyed seeing your face pop up often with your kind words of encouragement
and I hope to see you often in the new year!

Hugs
Becky

ROSE VINE COTTAGE said...

Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for the visit and my pink rockers are from Kmart, but I don't think they carry them anymore); IKEA has a selection of chairs and you can purchase pink slipcovers.
Hugs~Kelly

Pink Slippers said...

Happy New Year!

Marja Rijnsburger said...

I love your cottage on wheels. I also have a caravan and bit by bit I am also making a romantic place of it. I will be back her for inspiration.
Happy New Year

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

I could live in this camper full time. It's wonderful!
shell

Nancy Rosalina said...

Oh My goodness! This is adorable! Enjoyed the tour! Blessings, Nancy

Kelly said...

Oh I am not sure if I would ever leave there!!! Love it!

Happy New Year!

Kelly~

Elzie said...

It looks just awesome!! If I only could get my DH to agree to change ours too, but I guess he thinks it's crazy with a van from 2008 lol.
Hope you have a nice day.
Love Elzie

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly,

60 comments!!!! Holy Schnikees!! Where the heck are you my friend? I miss you!!

Hugs,
LeAnn:)

ShabbyInTheCity said...

Hello! I've never seen your beautiful blog before! Love the banner...your kitchen is wonderful.
I'm off to Jennifer's :)

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

HI Kelly,

Just stopping by for a visit and to wish you a Happy 2009!

and I still cannot get over how sweet and gorgeous this trailer is, I'd be in it every day, escaping, lol :) Everything is so cottagey and cozy! I don't think I said this before, but that lamp with the pom pom trim is to DIE FOR! love it!!

Happy New Year sweetie!

Hugs, Cynthia

Kathy said...

Gosh, Kelly, that is about the cutest thing I've ever seen! Everything you have done with it is totally charming.

Secondhandrose said...

You did a wonderful job on this retreat. I really enjoyed looking at it. Come for a visit.
karen

Pearl said...

I've never wanted to go camping so bad in my life!

Unknown said...

Awesome, absolutely awesome! I've always hated the interiors in caravans, but this is just pure heaven!!!!!!!!

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Vintage Rose Collection said...

Hi Kelly,
I love yoru cute little camper. I hope you dont mind that I sahred these photos on my FB. Of course a link is directed back to you..
Keep up the great work!
Jo-Anne