For the past few months I have been stalking vintage trailers on Pinterest and Craigslist. If you haven't seen them you are missing out. Check out my Pinterest page called Camper Love. I found some trailers being used as mobile boutiques and setting up on street corners and farmers markets. I like the idea of being mobile and I like the idea of having a store without a brick and mortar shop. {Been there, done that}
After some Hubby convincing; he said YES!!! If you know me- once I get the green light for something, please move out of the way......because it's on!
It only took me a few weeks to find a trailer here in Las Vegas. Yes, 1 trailer. That's it. It had been listed for a day when I went to go see it. The poor guy had to sell his "man cave" because his family was growing and wifey said to get rid of it. Poor him, Yay Me! It was in great condition with a lot of girly potential. I could see right through his black and red decor and beer table. We negotiated for a bit and he accepted my offer. It's MINE, It's MINE!!!!!
I was at work when he delivered it to our house. We offered to pick it up but he needed that last drive. Poor guy. Wait til he finds out what I'm doing to it :) My husband said he showed him every last detail on the trailer and was almost in tears when he left. I'll be sure to invite him to my first show.
Soooooooooo, I am the proud owner of a 1973 Canned Ham. I love her! I named her Petunia after my child hood pet pig... Isn't she cute?
She is 13 feet long and 8 feet wide. She doesn't even take up an entire parking space.
I know you are saying- Who cares? It's a trailer... What the heck are you going to do with a tiny trailer?
Here is my plan:
Paint, Paint, Paint
Restore the inside to reflect a shop
Find Craft Shows, Farmers Markets and Customers {yes, you} to have Home Shows
What am I going to sell? Tutus?
Yes, I will sell Tutus but this part of my biz will be called Allice's House and will let me expand my creativity to ANYTHING and EVERYTHING
So Here is where I'm at now:
Inspiration Board
I have high hopes, right???
Original Petunia:
My Painting of her stripe and getting rid of the black:
PS- I have learned that I despise painting large objects
Yesterday I removed all the cushions, curtains, and "manly things" from the inside and started painting. I'm getting really good with a drill, goo off, painters tape and Home Depot loves me.
I'd love to hear what you think about my new adventure and can't wait until her first outing. Who's gonna be my first hostess????
