If you’re working from home but don’t yet have a dedicated space in the house for your desk, why not consider going into the garden? Here are three unique options to create a home office in the garden that’ll help you be more productive…
It’s finally the summer holidays, but it feels a bit weird, doesn’t it? So what can you do this summer if you want to have a break but have a budget to stick to? Here are some ideas…
I feel like caravans and trailer tents are the ideal option for future holidays, as we can basically take our home with us while travelling. Here’s a peek inside a mid-century Lillebror Chateau Mobile trailer tent with vintage interior…
It’s been a while since I posted any updates on my little vintage caravan makeover but that doesn’t mean it’s been put on hold. While a lot of work has already been done, there’s still a lot more to do – some of it rather more practical than aesthetic. Here’s what I’ve been up to…
If you’re planning a vintage caravan restoration or simply want to dribble over some original details from a retro trailer, today’s bank holiday blog post features photos of a stunning ‘loaf of bread’ caravan, inside and out…
I’ve been looking ahead to 2020 and making plans for our life and home. With plenty more renovation work on the horizon, I need to think ahead to make sure everything gets done! So, if like me you’re thinking of doing some work on your home in the New Year here are some thing you should consider before you get started…
Do you feel like suddenly everything is in bloom? Finally, my garden is looking better than it ever has before and I can actually go outside and enjoy the space a little. Here’s what I’ve been up to over the past month…
What on earth is a banana parasol? I had no idea until I began researching ways to bring shade into my garden. Here’s how I got on when I decided to create a shaded picnic spot on my new lawn…
I’m finally making a start on my garden. This will be the second summer we’ve lived in our house and last year was completely taken up with renovating the interior. But now my attention has turned to the garden and the landscaping I’d like to do out there. But what about my little vintage caravan, I hear you ask? It’s very much at the centre of my garden design and here’s why…
Today I want to share some lovely photos of my friend Lisa’s caravan with you. It’s a 1957 Sprite, very similar to my little vintage caravan, but
Remember when I got my caravan on the road again last year? I’d imagined that my caravan would never move again (which was okay with
Ahh it’s nearly time to take down those festive decorations and get your home back to ‘normal’ – whatever that is! Apparently decorations should be taken
I’m taking glamping to the next level. Yes, I’m talking about camping indoors. Okay, maybe this playden for the little ones isn’t quite waterproof, so it’s
Wooo my little vintage caravan has made it into the June issue of Caravan Magazine. My little blue Sprite is becoming quite the celebrity in the touring
Remember my little vintage caravan? It tends to be more of a focus of my blog posts during the summer, because I seem to spend
Did you know it’s World Smile Day today? I can’t think of a nicer event! It’s got me thinking about the things that make me
You can never have too much storage, right? Especially if you’re like me and you’re forever picking up cute little thingmebobs at car boot sales
It’s Hug Your Cat Day! No, I didn’t know such a day existed either until I googled it earlier this week. As if I need an excuse to
I once lost a whole load of photos when my mobile phone died. It was before the days of the ‘cloud’ (which I’m still not
April was a good month for getting things done. There were equal numbers of bright days to grey days so everything in out home got
Happy Wednesday everyone! We’re halfway through the week and hasn’t it been a glorious one? We’ve been enjoying lovely weather here all week and have
After sharing photos of Sian’s beautiful Daisy caravan with you yesterday (and the fabulous vintage party package giveaway – check it out here!) I felt
Over the past couple of weeks you may have spotted a few blog posts relating to my vintage caravan makeover project and, in particular, my
A couple of weeks ago I shared my ideas for a crafty storage solution for my vintage caravan workshop and after a few days of
If you’ve been following my caravan renovation project to turn a grubby old Sprite caravan into a cosy office and sewing workshop, you’ll know how
Today I’m proud to tell you that I’ve been interviewed about my little vintage caravan makeover project by the fabulous writer Lela from the Simple
Before the summer holidays were out, I fully intended to sleep in my caravan and camp out for a couple of nights while the weather
Last month I told you all about my plans for creating a gorgeous garden over the summer and so far we’ve managed to save a
Last week I shared photos of my ‘new’ piece of furniture for the caravan. It was a tiny little desk unit, which I bought from
I love the thrifty nature of a makeover project to ‘get the look for less’ and I’m always keen to recycle and renovate old or
Ever since I finished making the new table top for the caravan, the space has become my go-to place to eat meals. It’s especially lovely
Storage is very important in a small space and after having to remove most of my caravan’s interior due to damp, it is in very
It’s called The Caravan Trail and you can imagine how excited I was when I first stumbled upon the website after spotting a link on
I found another leak this week. This time it was down to a small crack in the skylight cover and when the rain came during
You may have noticed a renewed enthusiasm for my caravan makeover with more and more project photos appearing on the blog over the past month.
Ever since reading Vintage Caravan Style when it was released last month (here’s my book review) I’ve been bursting to get on with my own caravan
I’m back on the case with my vintage caravan makeover and this week I’d like to share some photos of my new storage solution –
After reading Lisa Mora’s new publication Vintage Caravan Style (which I reviewed here) I’ve been thoroughly inspired to crack on with my little vintage caravan
Wow. I have it in my hands right now. Vintage Caravan Style. And blimey, what a book it is! You may remember that I interviewed the lovely
Do you love vintage? Are you a fan of caravans? Does retro rule? Then this is the blog post for you! I am delighted to
A couple of weeks ago I started planning my birthday party. I usually completely overlook my birthday because I get too excited about Christmas. But
So on this wet Wednesday morning, what better to chat to you about than my new ironing board. Honestly, it’s a much more interesting topic than
Patient: “Doctor, doctor, I feel like a pair of curtains”, Doctor: “Pull yourself together”. So today I’m sharing my latest sewing achievement in my little vintage
This is a big moment for me – I’m sharing the first sewing project I’ve done in my little vintage caravan after starting the project
This week I have made great inroads into using the caravan for its intended purpose as a workshop space – I have made a table.
I’ve finally started what I was most looking forward to doing with my little vintage caravan project – creating a lovely place to sit. Yes,
Those of you who have been reading my blog for a little while will know that a few months ago I bought a caravan! While
Okay this might not be the most interesting subject of a blog post, but it is part of my vintage caravan makeover, so I’ve snapped some photos
You may have noticed in my last blog post about the caravan that there was a roll of carpet plonked in the middle of my seating area. And the even-more eagle eyed of you will have noticed that I’ve painted my inner wheel-arch cover with a dark pink shade. This was in preparation for laying the carpet!
I’ve decided to go for a little ‘design feature’ on one of the walls of my little caravan. I want to wallpaper one wall to
This week I’ve moved on to the interior of the caravan and I’ve cracked open a few old tins of paint from the garage to see what colours I already had (I am trying to fix up my caravan on a budget after all).
If you’ve not already read about my new caravan workshop project, please have a read of how I came across my little caravan (and all about
I am starting my new caravan makeover project with a clear out. If you didn’t see my first blog post about my new caravan please
First and foremost, I’d like to welcome all the lovely new visitors from Creative Crafting’s blog tour – I have been waiting for this day for
Here’s a few snapshots of my lovely staycation holiday in sunny East Anglia: We had a great time walking the coast, photographing beach huts, playing
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