Our Cozy Cottage maiden voyage

Our cozy cottage on wheels hits the road this weekend. For the very first time! This is an etsy print that Miranda got me for Christmas and I have to say, on this particular trip we really do want it to be about the destination. Getting to our church family camp up north without any problems would make us so happy! And btw, it was 115 degrees today in Tempe, AZ!! I am SO ready to cool off.

Thought you might want to read the story of our cozy cottage on wheels, that I originally posted back in October of 2009. A week later our house flooded and most of our weekends since then have been devoted to getting our home back in shape. Thus the delay in getting this beauty out and about.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Can you believe it! She's ours!
You know how much I've talked about one day having my very own cozy cottage in the woods? Well, my dream has come true! Only this is my cozy cottage on wheels... that will transport me to the enchanted forest of my dreams. Ok, so I got carried away... I meant the woods.

How cute is my little 1976 Travette travel trailer! Like way cute. Like, talk amongst yourselves way cute! Like... ok, you get the picture... my cozy cottage is cute!
I know, it's not the '56 Shasta of my dreams. They either cost a pretty penny... or they need total restoration. This one was hit the road ready and totally within our budget. And the whole 70's motif? It's growing on me. Throw in some tangerine orange and you've got my kitchen colors when we married in '79. (aka Tupperware colors)


Here's the scoop-
~ found her on Craig's List
~ located near Chino Valley
~ that was the main reason for our 356 mile Sunday drive
~ it was love at first sight
~ totally restored to our satisfaction
~ the bench seat & cushions make into a queen bed
~ a 13 footer which was exactly what we wanted
~ only $1100.00. Such a sweet deal!
~ fits in our side yard perfectly
~ and will double as Emolyn's playhouse

Randy & I are so excited to take it up to the Mogollon Rim and experience our first rainfall inside our cozy cottage. Can you imagine the sound of the rain pelting on the aluminum roof? Heavenly.


Basically she's a step up from camping in our van. We are now camping in a travel trailer where we can actually sit at our table and play cards, watch dvd's, share meals, scrapbook, write blog posts on my Mac, sip mugs of hot chocolate, read books... whatever suits our fancy! And when we're tired, we make it into a queen bed, turn out the lights and call it a day. Heavenly.

So, my awesome husband and cute sons are bringing her home today. And I get to spend the day with Emolyn while they make the road trip up north... praying they make it home safely.
And in case I don't say it enough... thank you Randy! I love you. You're my favorite husband ever! :)

All of the above pics were taken upon meeting her for the very first time. Ain't she a beauty!

Well, the time has finally come AND not only is she ready for her maiden voyage but there's a huge likelihood of rain while snuggled inside our cozy cottage on wheels. Can't wait to tell you all about the adventures that await us. Till then, have a safe & happy 4th of July weekend!

Nothing better than fluffy, soft vintage sheets.

So fun decorating 70's vintage ~ with thrifty finds I found throughout my home.

Thanks for visiting my cozy cottage on wheels!