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The pink trailer’s deck is up and running for the summer, and as of this week it looks a little like this….
Is your outdoor space ready for summer? What are some of your favorite potted plants?
Rebecca Knabe
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Lighten Up
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I got inspired during a visit to Tanille’s tiny home a few weeks ago. She had switched her beautiful, but dark living room curtains for light ones; and it opened up, and brightened up the place so much that I had to try it myself.
I found some pretty shower (yes, shower) curtains at World Market that I loved and would do the trick. They are fully fabric, and the thing I like about shower curtains is they are wider than regular curtains, so fewer panels are needed. The only caution is they aren’t as long, so they work best behind furniture.
Notice the difference from my old heavy curtains, to my lighter set. It feels so bright and cheery, and perfect for summer! And I feel like I have a whole new living room!
Another bonus to this type of change is it feels like you’ve redecorated, but with very little expense or work. My furniture does not rearrange well in my trailer. My couch is huge and very deep, but I love it and won’t get rid of it. So the front end of the trailer is the only place it fits (believe me, I tried about 174 other locations). This change of window covering adjusts the light levels of the room, and makes the huge change that you feel when you’ve moved furniture.
I did the same thing in my bedroom last winter. I thought I needed to immediately darken the wall color after hanging these new white curtains, but I still haven’t painted, and now that I’m used to the change I love it – with or without darker walls.
And that’s how you do a cheap and easy, light and bright summer makeover! 
Rebecca Knabe
Rain Rain GO AWAY!
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This morning I was jolted out of my semi-comatose state that I usually linger in for a few hours after I wake by stepping in a puddle. In my bathroom. Did I mention that I’m not a huge fan of the rain?
A new leak! How exciting!… I guess I can’t really complain, as I have been relatively leak-free for about a year and a half now. But we have had 2 days of pretty persistent rain, and the ol’ pink trailer has sprung a leak. Ugh!
Fortunately, the trailer and I both love to reside in the desert, and leaky roofs are just a passing concern. Granted, they are an important concern to avoid mold problems, and warping walls and ceilings, but nothing like an emergency situation that I would have to deal with if I lived in the Pacific Northwest. Whew!
So for now I have towels on the floor, and will wear waterproof shoes when I need to go to the bathroom. I’m keeping it classy.
Good weather is just around the corner. This weekend should be in the 80′s again. So until then, I will look at these to make myself feel better….
Rebecca Knabe
White Water Retro
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I ran into an RV Show last weekend. Literally. I was running, and there it was. And even though I’m into the whole trailer ‘thing,’ an RV Show is not something I would typically check out. You see, I would have a hard time justifying spending a bunch of money on a brand new camping trailer, when my home trailer cost me a measly $5,000.
It’s simple math. House = $5,000, therefore the couple-weeks-a-year vacation house must = <$5,000. And fancy new travel trailers do not.
However, I couldn’t resist a peak, and this Retro number caught my eye. It was nearly the smallest one on the lot, and it was perfect!
Granted, the inside could use a little color and bedizenment, but layout and storage-wise it’s great!
Yep, I can really see myself in this thing…. (oh brother! ***insert giant eye roll here***)
Rebecca Knabe
Trailer Pick of the Day – Toile de Jouy
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Toile de Jouy is described by Merriam-Webster as”an 18th century French scenic pattern usually printed on cotton, linen, or silk in one color” on a lighter background. Well, here’s a little Toile de Jouy, 20th century trailer-style.
Rebecca Knabe
My Brother and I – Now and Then
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My brother recently visited for 6 days. His first time seeing the Pink Trailer in real life. How exciting for him! In addition to our race, Liam and I did some sight-seeing around Reno/Tahoe, and enjoyed a lot of time just hanging out. We haven’t had the opportunity to spend time, just the two of us, since he was a baby.
Liam was born when I was 15. Our mom died 8 months later. I loved spending time with him back then. I used to drop him off at daycare on my way to school, and pick him up after. I would get dirty looks from grouchy old ladies at the grocery store who thought he was mine. He’s the closest thing I’ve ever had to my own baby. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, we only lived together until he was a year and a half old. So I really treasure the time we get to spend together, like this past visit.
Here are some photos of his time here….
We drove partially around Lake Tahoe on our way back from Modesto, CA. It was beautiful as always.
We explored some old casinos.
Found some new downtown artwork.
Enjoyed spring blossoms.
And even though Liam is a 23-year-old grown up now, he will always be my baby brother.
Rebecca Knabe
Spring Clean
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Monday is April 1st. Many of us like to feel a fresh new start for the upcoming warmer months. So that often translates into a good spring cleaning. Clear out the clutter and cob webs, and make your home fresh and new.
Last autumn we did the 8 week home cure, found in the book: Apartment Therapy: The Eight-Step Home Cure
Use these posts as general suggestions, or as a step-by-step recipe for the perfect spring clean:
Happy cleaning/organizing/purging. 
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Home Sweet Home – These great contemporary handmade cards are available at modernoptic’s Etsy store. Click on the photo to see more!
The Wine Walk
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On the third Saturday of every month in Reno, the Riverwalk District hosts the Wine Walk. If you’ve never been, it’s a must-do Reno activity. $20 buys you a glass and a map (don’t lose your map!), and each participating location on the map provides wine and sometimes even a little snack. It’s just a sample of wine, but with more than 20 businesses pouring each month, you get more than your money’s worth as you peruse the destinations along the streets and alleys near the Truckee River.
I like to inform my friends that have never been before that it’s not a ‘wine tasting’ event, more of a ‘wine guzzling’ event. Some places offer pretty good wine, and others offer pretty cheap wine; but all places have friendly staff, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to get to know the local businesses in downtown Reno. Restaurants, lounges and bars, boutiques, flower shops, salons, and even a live performance theater are all regular stops on the monthly event.
I usually start the Wine Walk at Reno eNVy, my favorite trailer boutique and souvenir shop, where each glass is decorated with a trailer wine charm at no extra charge. And while you’re there, you can start the afternoon with a cheesy group photo in the shop’s Airstream.
Click here for more event info, and plan to spend an afternoon Wine Walking very soon!
Rebecca Knabe
Trailer Pick of the Day – Red
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My friend, Carice, sent me a photo the other day, of this great little camper bopping down the freeway. I love the color, and I would love to spend summer evenings by the lake in that thing!
Do you ever come across great trailer-photo-opportunities? If you do, snap the picture and email it to me. I’d love to feature your photo on the blog. Send them to rebeccanmpa@yahoo.com.
Rebecca Knabe
Trailer Inspiration
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I recently had a great link sent to me by my sweet fella (my friends think it sounds ridiculous when I call him that. I tried “gentleman caller” for a while, but they said that made me sound like an escort; and “boyfriend” sounds way too silly for someone my age. Anyway….).
Houzz is a renovation inspiration website that allows you to browse rooms and save photos for your own projects. A recent post featured Airstream Trailers as an idea, because ”in this increasingly urban and budget-conscious world, one of the greatest design challenges homeowners and designers face is figuring out how to live comfortably and stylishly in increasingly smaller spaces.”
And although the design and photos were Airstream-specific, the post reminded us, “Even if you don’t own an Airstream… think of these spaces as test-bunny methods you can use in your home’s smaller spaces. After all, a little goes a long-haul way.”
So click on this link and check out the fantastic and diverse trailer designs. My favorites are photos #3 and #4, and I love the mod chandelier in photo #7. Which ones are your favorites?
Here’s one of me and my fella, the gentleman caller, my boyfriend…. Let’s just call him John.
Rebecca Knabe
