I do apologise for not posting anything for so long, really I do. I hope that you will forgive me in not providing you with some caravan eye candy for so long! I am sure you are all very busy with the festive season which is upon us too! I have good news about Elsie, she is going to her new home this Wednesday which I didn't really expect less than a week before Christmas! I am pleased as punch about this and of course I am now on the hunt for my next little lady! Bye bye Elsie you are looking good now!
Apart from Shopping, wrapping and decorating I have been busy with another little project which I thought I would share with you. I would like to introduce you to Stella...
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Stella the "Christmas" Caravan
Isn't she beautiful!!!!!!!
She is a Bailey Mikado 1974
Stella belongs to a rather lovely chap, my friend Mark who lives in a village in Holland. He and I share a great love of vintage caravans so a long distance chit chat friendship was born! Mark is a fan of British made vans and especially those made by Thompson (like Bella who went to Ireland if you remember)? I do hope you have noticed just what good condition she is in? That cupboard above the sink is to die for!!
I first began chatting to Mark when he got in touch here about painting Stella's interior. We chatted about paints and rollers and funny caravan wall surfaces. Fast forward a few weeks and we have gotten along rather well! He is embarking on a little transformation himself with Stella and has roped in the help of a friend to do her electrics......
I first began chatting to Mark when he got in touch here about painting Stella's interior. We chatted about paints and rollers and funny caravan wall surfaces. Fast forward a few weeks and we have gotten along rather well! He is embarking on a little transformation himself with Stella and has roped in the help of a friend to do her electrics......
Oh yes.. and he has roped in another friend to make her some new curtains! (That would be me then).....
Vintage Sanderson of course, trimmed in a little bit of cream lace....
He has begun some painting of the interior too....
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I am off to post the curtains to him today and look forward to showing you Stella's progress in the new year!
That's all for now folks, do have a happy time this Christmas and take care,
Sharon xx
What stunning photos of some really classic caravans! I have some cracking photos deep in my computer somewhere that I will share with you some time.
ReplyDeletePS. Love the curtains, can your friend make me some too ;) ?
Paul
Great info! Very simple and easy…nobody can explain as interesting as this. I appreciate your time and effort on making things simple and easily understandable. I have bookmarked your site...
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Dear Sharon...
ReplyDeletemany thanks from holland, for making my van Stella happy! I just love the work that you (and Dave) invest all the technical bit so that they are roadworthy and safety, as well as the interior, and exterior, this makes a complete picture of a happy vintage caravan with character, where many lovely holidays to be spend in!! All with all afforteble and great value for money!!
thank's
love, Mark and Stella..xx
Just wanted to pop in to say Hi! hope you dont mind if I use your blog for inspiration - we bought a 20+ caravan last year - Rosie :-) - who needs a bit a freshen up but I have no idea where to start lol shes clean and in very good condition but just needs vamping up (not in a goth way though if you know what I mean lol). xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ali, glad to be of inspiration to you! Good luck with your caravan and keep in touch,
Deletesharon xx
Have been reading your blogs and looking at your beautiful Happy Caravans - you are very clever! I am looking for a Caravan so maybe you can help me. I have a Travelling Tea Shop and want to add a 'twist' (plus need something to tow all my beautiful vintage possessions in). Would be great to touch base with you and have a chat x
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, yes of course would be nice to chat... Are you on facebook? Or you can email me.. thehappycaravan@gmail.com or message me on facebook.com/thehappycaravan. Look forward to it and hope I can help.
Deletesharon x