Vintage RVs

Who knows that I like all things vintage? Seriously, if I could live in the Brady Bunch house I would. Call me strange. I know it. But I simply adore anything mid-century.

My hubby and I find ourselves looking intently at RVs these days. All of us enjoy camping and after having borrowed a friend's camper a couple of times we'd like to purchase our own. I have lately grown weary of looking at them. And then I stumbled upon this:

It's a brand new 2011 Coachmen Shasta Airflyte camper. Who sees me camping in this?? Isn't it just the cutest thing? Check out the interior:

and

It's a current remake of this fabulous throwback:

Doesn't it just make you want to go camping with the family?  I ♥ it … awning lights and all!

So here's the floorplan:

I guess it's not really practical for camping with 2 crazy children and one equally-crazy dog?? {sigh} … but it's oh, so cute. I do think, however, that Brandon's truck would be bigger than it is. Of course, I think to pull one of these around you need a retro TV (that's tow-vehicle in RV talk). Maybe Brandon's 1968 GTO would pull it … hmmm …

"You always tell me that I have to dress in thing that match. It's not fair and it makes me mad." ~ my sweet 5-year-old

And there you go … she likes the shirt, she likes the shorts. Why not wear them together? Well?

Happy Friday! I'm off to prepare for our spring break camping trip …

I'm a {sucker}

I'm a sucker for cuteness. Whimsy. Adorable-ness. So … I am a sucker for cute cups. This is a recent obsession. Last year, before Target stopped selling Liberty of London (why did they stop that line?!!!) I bought these:

I use them for quick drinks or for the girls' drinks.

I also bought these:

I bought 4 of the above. I drink out of them all the time. It's the little things that make me happy, and one of these full of ice cold water and a cute straw make me smile ♥ … you can find me with one of these full of ice water on any given day. And yes, I did buy 4 so they would last me a long time. I think I might tear up a little on the day they start to fade and crack!

And yesterday I found these:

So springy … they make me smile … and they're insulated. And yes, they also came from Target. Good job, Target! Keep up the cuteness!

oops!

uh oh ! Dropped while running this morning!

What to do … what to do … hmmm … Brandon really wants me to switch to t-mobile as it is less than ½ of what we're paying with at&t. Perhaps it's time … {sigh}





p.s. in case you're curious, that "sticker" at the bottom of my phone is part of my Polaroid skin from Infectious

{pencils}

I ♥ fun pencils.

That is all.

{life} is beautiful

When my hubby took the girls shopping for me for Christmas they told him that I wanted these car air fresheners:

He didn't believe them, but they insisted. And much to his surprise they were right. I ♥ them … what a great reminder, and one that I need, as I am galavanting around town! Stop. Smile. Breathe. Life is beautiful!

Random Happiness

I ♥ drinking out of mason jars.  I think I might replace all my cups and glasses with mason jars.

That is all ♥

Late Night Snack …

Last week Brandon brought home a big bag of Oreos and made sure everyone knew they were his.  Of course, if they're his, then they're mine too, right?  A couple of nights last week after a couple of relatively stressful days I found myself relaxing after the girls went to bed with a cup of milk and some Oreos.  Alas it is a wonderful snack that I had long since forgot.  So last night I thought I would take a few photos of one of my favorite late night snacks:

Don't they look yummy??  I'm looking forward to bedtime tonight …

Completely Random

I got my copy of this month's Better Homes and Gardens the other day.  I must confess that I really REALLY ♥ the cover:

There's just something about it.  I think it's the colors … just the right shade of tealish blue and an ever-so-slightly muted red and white.  It's not because it's patriotic, no … at least not to me.  These are just 3 colors that sit well together.  And then there are the homemade doughnuts.  I seriously love this cover.  I'll have to keep this entire magazine … just for the cover if nothing else.  It inspires me.  And that's my completely random thought for the day.  :)

9/365

This is what I usually see when I am sitting here ... Paul Frank PJs ( ♥ ) and all :)



1/200
f/5.0
50mm

I'm thinking that I might add more details and write about what I do to my pictures. So here's what I did ...

1. Take the picture with the correct exposure - very important! I ♥♥♥ my new (to me) camera because it forces me to do a better job at this! If you need/want to learn more Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure is the best book on the subject :-)

2. Minor tweaking of shadows and levels

3. Coffeeshop's Vivid No Wait action - vivid and removed the vignette

4. Coffeeshop's Rounded Corners action

That's it ... pretty simple :)