Glamper Remodel: Getting to the Heart of the Glamper

As my little glamper was a little rough on the insides (peeling veneer, original vinyl tile floor and water damage), it was necessary for me to open her up from both ends so that the bench seats, base kitchen cabinet and stove and stove cabinet could come out! Using the tips of marking the sides of the camper from my last post, I removed the windows from the front and back so that I could remove the aluminum skin from both ends.

Tip: use painters tape and permanent marker to label ALL pieces you remove. Also note if they are from the curb side (side of camper with door) or from the street side and with an "up" arrow.

1970's era AC unit removed from center position of front window

front window and eyebrow to be removed

Start removing the million little nails holding the "roof" skin down.Work gently so as not to damage the aluminum. Then proceed to remove the framing and interior paneling from the ends.

OPEN!

Wash, rinse and repeat at the rear of the camper! 

Don't forget to place that aluminum skin where it wont get damaged. I stored some under my camper and some I screwed to my fence in the backyard (using existing screw holes of course)

Happy Glamping!

 

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Miss Mustard Seed

French Country Cottage

 

Mora Clocks . . . Yummy

I am seeing them in my dreams . . .but then it turns to a nightmare when I discover the cost!

Must have one . . .
Need to find a way to make one . . .
Tic-toc-tic-toc . . .reverberates in my brain . . .

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stay tuned . . .I'm getting a vision . . .

The Ultimate DIY

First let me say, I know, I know . . .but the IS re-decorating on a larger scale (and by "Scale" you will catch my drift . . .)

do you look/feel like this?  (I know I do)

 . . .trying to look more like this . . .(again, I know I am!)

remember her . . .

 

she used this, I'm trying it too . . .

 

So I made these, and boy were they YUMMY!

Here is the recipe . . .

Salmon Cakes (my substitutions)

Ingredients

1 egg (or 1/4 c. egg white substitute)

8 oz of salmon meat (leftover from the night before)

Oatbran 1.5 tbsp

Old Bay Seasoning 1 tsp

Onion 1 tbsp (pre-chopped, frozen onion, celery, bell pepper mix)

Salt & Pepper to taste

 

Instructions

1.  Beat the egg, oats and add it to salmon meat.

2.  Add onions, old bay seasoning, salt and pepper to the mix.

3.  Spray the non stick cooking spray (No calorie Pam

works for me) and heat the pan in a medium hot fire.

4.  Make four small patties and lay them on the pan.

5.  Fry one side until golden brown, flip

6.  Cover the pan with a lid.

7.  Salmon cakes take about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy and Do It for Yourself

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Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Motivate Me Monday @  Keeping it Simple
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogie Board Cottage

DIY Don't

It's HOT in TEXAS ! ! !

Last  week all afternoon temps were 100+, with a GINORMOUS wind!

What Happens this week?  You guessed it, the AC died,

 temps are shown below, and not a stinkin' breeze to be found!

So here is my DIY solution . . .

1. Beg, borrow, or steal (o.k. don't really steal) 1 portable AC

2. Grab some cardboard, duct tape, (2) garden spray nozzles and large leaf-sized trash bag.

3. Assemble step 1 and 2 in the most desirable, energy efficient manner (or simply one that will hold the AC so it doesn't fall "outta the winder" in the middle of the night, scaring the "bagezus" outta ya)!

See Complete Setup: Tutorial self-explanatory

And because when you have a ginormous hole in your bedroom wall, you just know it is going to lightning, hail and rain cats-n-dogs!

Make sure to "Water-proof" the assembly by utilizing the aforesaid mentioned black trash bag and duct tape.

HOT DIYing

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Blockg Party @ Elements Interiors

Deck Chair Re-do

OOPS! 

I up and added the wrong post to Kim's Blockg Party at Savvy Southern Style, Elements Interiors , No Minimalist Here and SAS Interiors. Here is what you should have seen.

My BAD!

I purchased these sling style deck chairs from an outdoor flea market held at the "old" Cowboys stadium 30 years ago.

Before:
Note the burn hole from a campfire (whew! that was close).

Picture loader not cooperating this morning . . .getting frustrated . . . this was the oly way! ARGHHHHHHHHHH

Click on the image below to take you to Picassa for the whole kitten-kaboodle!

Deck chairs Linking to: Transformation Thursday @ Shabby Chic Cottage  Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

From wimpy to WOW!

Sometimes just adding something small, can totally transform something into

AMAZING

By taking a free remnant of cowhide and 150 (or so) nail heads, this secretary lid went up a notch!

from yuck

to YUM

I couldn't be happier with the outcome!

Thank you for visiting!

Linking to:

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Tuesdays Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Wow us Wednesday's @ Savvy Southern Style 

Transformation Thursday @ Shabby Chic Cottage 

Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

 

Cardboard Creation

Just wanted to re-visit the headboard I created from an empty cardboard refrigerator box.

Inspiration: Ballard Designs

My version:

 

For the link to the tutorial, click here.

Linking to:
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Promises . . .as promised

I know I'm bad, possibly the worst blogger in blogland! 

I make promises and fail to honor them

but, I will try to make amends today. (can you feel me kissing up yet?)

Remember this? 

Well I finally have new pictures to show you! 

Remember how a cat had attacked her backside

   

After a little spit and polish for the frame, drop cloth for the upholstery, and the professional upholstery services of Kingston Fabric, she is ready to make her debut!

 Thank you for your patience with my more than sporadic posts. I just want you to know I love and appreciate you all!

Linking up to:

 Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

 Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
 Motivate Me Monday @  Crafts Keep Me Sane
 Masterpiece Monday @ Boogie Board Cottage
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Wow us Wednesday's @ Savvy Southern Style

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage

Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed 

Frugal Friday@ The Shabby Nest 

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground