Cam (who is the Wizard-ess of finding awesome campers for sale) sent me a Craig’s List posting for this beautifully restored 1960 Spartan Carousel for sale in the San Francisco area. Oh, how I’d like to see more of her!
For sale! $75,000.
Eureka! Looks like the original pink toilet base.
I’ve connected with the owners of two Carousels (including MaryAnn Reynolds who has some posts about her remodel), so I hope to hear where the new owner of this great trailer takes her.
It looks like she was lovingly renovated, and her pink fixtures are in pretty good shape. I hope the new owner buys her a proper pink fridge though. Maybe like this new-to-made-look-old Northstar. Or this aging rose that hasn’t lost her bloom.
Or this restored 1950s GE. Another new model, the Big Chill would look nice.
Add vintage (or vintage-looking) appliances to my wish list. Any ol’ color will do.
I love the Brits. They celebrate everything in style, from Diamond Jubilees to funerals. Check out what the folks at Volkswagen Funerals in Warwickshire, UK, have put together for those dearly departed who prefer a more upbeat farewell.
It’s the Fourth of July! (or as we say in the South, Joo-ly). Besides being the day we celebrate the Declaration of Independence and our separation from Great Britain, it’s also a day for cookouts, concerts, and fireworks (and it’s the one day you can wear stars and stripes or lots of red, white, and blue without looking too ridiculous).
There’s really only one day a year you could get away with wearing this…
Another way Americans celebrate this holiday is with lots of cold beer. It’s a PBR-tay!
But of course, camping is King come July 4th. Even in NC where we’re having record highs, campgrounds from Murphy to Manteo have been sold out for months. Sure it’s hot, but that’s what sprinklers, tubing, and bomb pops are for.
Let’s celebrate with a look at some patriotic painted wagons, like this cute Americana-themed camper with patio and screened in porch. Great use of space!
Or blogger Paula C.’s sweet vintage camper, Mary Lou.
Sure they’re German, but one of the great things about VW buses is that they come in every color. So wherever you live, you can turn your fleet into a patriotic tribute to your country.
Beach camping is a great way to beat the mainland heat. This Bambi found a beautiful spot near the dunes and sea oats. Oh, do I have camper envy? This Bambi looks new and ready to roll–and she’s the perfect size.
Beach Bambi
These folks are celebrating the 4th in style–with a vintage VW photo booth. What clever, crafty girls!
Say American Cheese!
Americans didn’t invent camping, but let’s face it: We’ve made it an art form. I love the washed out red, white, and blues inside this lovely.
Campin’ it up on Martha’s Vineyard
This shabby chic recamper has decked out her tin can home in red, white, and blue bunting.
It’s an Airstream Convoy!
And finally, for me, it’s not the 4th of July without a little John Philip Sousa. I’ve spent many Independence Day evenings listening to the North Carolina Symphony or small town bands play patriotic tunes during fabulous fireworks. One of my favorites was a canoe trip down the Charles River, where we tied up to other boaters during the Boston Pops Spectacular. The cool New England breeze and river view of the stage contributed to a perfect July 4th. Sousa always brings back that happy memory.
Days like today have me longing for a pink camper. I’d pack light; scoop up the dog; turn on the Jack Johnson playlist–and head north. Happier times in cooler climes. One of these Pink Ladies would work just fine.
TrailerChix recently launched some tasty new episodes on camper cooking.
“We are seeing an increase in people living year round in travel trailers, tiny houses, floating homes, sail boats, refabs, like the popular shipping container conversions,” says Shelah Johnson, TrailerChix editor. “The challenge is the kitchens are no bigger than a galley and the demographics that are migrating to this lifestyle have no intention of giving up their entertaining lifestyle. We’ve discovered ways to blend the two quite fabulously, so there is no need to compromise.”
Looks like I’ll have to wait for July to go back for seconds when the next episode airs on Rollin’ On TV, a terrific show I just discovered that highlights camper restorations, vintage trailer rallies, and more!
Foot massage, vintage bus, and wireless. What more do you need?
My evening walks in Thailand have a lot in common with an Easter egg hunt. I’ve been on the lookout for brightly colored repurposed VW buses on the crowded Bangkok street corners, and I get really excited when I spot one. Some sell bubble tea; one sells peanut butter toast (that I will eat at some point). There’s even one in a mall that sells smoothies.
But my favorites (of course) have been pimped into tiny tiki trucks that sell fancy drinks–ones with colorful umbrellas and exotic fruit garnishes. Stick a paper parasol in a swanky glass, put the needle on a Burt Bacharach record, and I feel like Shirley MacLaine in Billy Wilder’s, The Apartment–cocktail-wise.
Or this aging rose that hasn’t lost her bloom.
Another new model, the Big Chill would look nice. 
