Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show Part II

Overwhelming! There were so many beautiful trailers in Palm Springs for the Modernism Week Show that it's difficult to write a post in a brief, concise manner.  I shall try.

First of all, this Holiday House. There are no words, it was a crowd favorite and my favorite. Not just because of the trailer though, but because of my conversation with the owner. He has a Curtis Wright also and we were giddy to meet and share what little we know about Curtis Wright trailers.

 The circles on the back splash, on the room divider and on the light fixture showed Sheryl and me that this trailer had a thoughtful designer.  Sheryl pointed out to me the power of three.  It takes three design elements to tie it together and make the others pop.

 The blanket rack is something I want to remember.

We toured a Curtis Wright Model 5 and I had a good visit with its owner too.

 Hubby and I are considering our table options for our CW Model 6 Flagship and I liked the free standing dining set in this CW.

Bob and Jacyn were showing their Airfloat. I think they have the most amazing Modernism Week wardrobes of all. They were again, dressed up and smiling.

 I love the Airfloat and their nod to a nautical theme.  Sheryl did too and you can see she is pointing excitedly at something cute or clever. 

 I was paying attention to bathrooms because we have one in the CW.

 This wood floor is a great idea for a wet bathroom. It's nice to have something besides the metal shower pan.

 I like the tile giving the metal a bit of pow. It's Rene's picture.  Thanks hon!

Built in liquor and a bow tie shadow box, both brilliant.

A drop leaf table is another table option.

 I'd like to put wood valances in the CW and these were pretty.

 Cobalt blue stove, a great design and pop of an unusual color.  Just because stoves weren't produced in that color at that time doesn't mean that a trailer owner shouldn't do it.  It is the owner's trailer and they should do what works and makes them happy.

 The porthole in this bathroom door was gorgeous and a great way to let some light into a small bathroom.

 I took a lot of pictures of light fixtures.  Vintage lights are hard to find during a restoration and were one of my most difficult decisions while restoring Huaka'i Annie.

 

 I love me some orange and this little trailer was orange.  The Paul Kaplan Group had it on display.

 The best part of this trailer was again the people.  The Holiday House, the Curtis Wrigth Model 5, Bob and Jacyn's Airfloat, the guys with the Kaplan Group made the show what it really is and that is creative, friendly people.  I love our trailers but I love all of the wonderful friends we've made in the vintage trailer world even more.

And Sheryl! She's been my people since we met in the church nursery as babies. She was such a trooper following me around, pointing out design wows and getting excited for me.

The trailers were gorgeous and the people were great at Modernism Week.

The sunshine didn't hurt either.

Next up, the post show field trip.

Random Monday

Hubby and I tore into the Curtis Wright last week.  Everything is off the floor.  It feels good to be this far in the going backwards stage however; this is the part where I have misgivings, remorse and trepidation. Completely overwhelmed here.

 One of my jobs is to photograph every inch of the layout so that we can get it all back together.

 Now there is some decison making going on here.  I want tear it to the frame and put down the new subfloor and marmoleum.  Hubby wants to wait until spring.

 It's not been all work and no play here, we had dinner at the Black Forest with our friend, Adelene.  I think that counts as our Octoberfest for the season.

 My new favorite from the grocery store is Greek whipped cream cheese and Greek yogurt.  It's great with a spicy jam and crackers or on bagels.

 I've been pairing it with toasted pumpkin bagels, Liz's blackberry jam and Black Forest ham.  I made up this little sammy and I love it.  It's a bit like turkey and cranberries on a sandwich.

 I've been crafting too.  On November 19th, I'll have a small booth at 'Tis the Season at Van Vino.  I'll post more details later.

 I'll have some train cases and a lot of vintage Christmas.

 I went with an ombre look for one of the wreaths.  It has been fun putting some things together but honestly the whole thing is starting to freak me out.  What if I don't have enough things made?  What if no one buys anything from me?  What if I price it wrong?  What if I can't make my booth look good?  What if ... UGH!

Max came here this weekend.  Bo came along and Bo spent most of the weekend with me.  He is super good in the house.  Oh My, does he shed.  Bo looks like he is suffering from severe depression if Max isn't around but really he had a nice time with me.  And I with him.  Well, except for when I took him for a walk and a squirrel ran across the road.  Then he pulled my arm out of its socket.

A Curtis Wright update, a sandwich recipe, Octoberfest, some crafting and insecurities and a cute dog, that's it.  Pretty random here.

We're all caught up for now.

Let's Get Caught Up

 Last week was a blur for me.  No posts on the blog but there was a lot happening here. On Monday Hubby and I trimmed the hedges.  It's the worst day of the year, every year, at the Stone House.  But we got it done and now we shall enjoy fall.  I've even done some fall decor in the house and planted some mums.  Good thing, as it's now October.  

I can't even say that out loud.

Let's get caught up, shall we?

 When we picked up the Curtis Wright this spring he wasn't the only trailer in the field.  There are others and two in particular that I'd like to have some day.  In the meantime Jeremy and Rene were looking for a bigger trailer than Tin Lizzy.

 I told them I had one in mind for them but that it was laying on its side so it may be really trashed on that side.  I showed them some pictures and they were interested.  I called my friend and he said sure they could have it.  Arrangements were made and we met in the field on Tuesday morning.  

 With a tractor, its bucket, a chain and some hi-lo jacks we got the Duke flipped.

 Hey, he looks good after laying around for 10-15 years after a severe wind storm that tipped him over.

 Rene is thrilled!  I know that the Duke may not look like much right now but just wait.

We love our vintage trailers!  It's hard to have just one.  It was fun to be part of another rescue with Jeremy and Rene.  I know they will save the Duke.

 Meanwhile, the CW is getting torn down.  We hope to have him down to the trailer frame this week.  The cabinets that can be restored will go into the garage and our winter work will begin. 

 I did a little junkin' with Chris and Shelly on Friday morning and we ran into Kim.  She bought a wheel barrow for pumpkins.  Won't that be cute?  I hadn't been junkin' with the girls for a long time.  They found a lot of treasures, me not so much.  It is difficult to purchase junk treasures when you have just been to the dump with four truck loads of junk.  It was fun to see my junkin' peeps and get caught up and now I wish we'd taken a selfie.

 I have sorted all of my extra vintage Christmas. Now I can start crafting.  I plan to be a vendor at 'Tis the Season at Van Vino in November.

 I'll have a lot of vintage Christmas and luggage.

I tried a new ghetto soda, the Safeway lemon seltzer, which technically isn't soda pop, and I like it.  Just thought I'd pass that along.

We got our Pizzaque oven and so far we like it.  Hubby had to read the instructions to get it together...

Last night my family came for pizza and I think it tasted pretty good. The stone is now seasoned and it's going better.  It is fun to have everyone bring toppings. 

  And lastly, the Seattle Seahawks are back!  It felt like Richard Sherman got his game on yesterday and it reminded me of a Thanksgiving game he'd played.  My theory was that Russell Wilson limped around in a brace during warm ups to psych the Jets.  It worked. Hah!

Well, I think we are all caught up unlike my laundry.

Until next time...