1964 Shasta Astroflyte

We have so enjoyed our little 68 Shasta Compact. However, we decided that we would like something just a bit bigger and so started searching a larger Shasta. I looked online at various vintage Shasta trailer's for sale and came across a 1964 Shasta Astroflyte. Some mistakenly call this a Astrodome. The difference between the two is the Astrodome's had a bathroom whereas, the Astroflytes did not. Plus the layout is different. I actually prefer this layout with the dining table in front and couch/bed in back. The plus to this trailer is the overhead bunk. From the outside it sort of reminds you of a mini fifth wheel.

This camper was located in Maine. After much debating on if we should drive the distance to pick it up ourselves, we opted to have a transport company deliver it for us. That just made more sense all around.

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to the little Shasta Compact. Hubby wouldn't let me keep both. Although I tried to convince him. But in the end we can only use one trailer at a time and storage was an issue. So the little Compact was sold last week to a very nice family. I was sad to see it go but happy that they will have their own adventures with her. Happy trails little wee one!

Here is the 64 Astroflyte. Isn't she a beauty!? I love her colors and interior. She even has a newer refridgerator. How nice it will be to have that instead of relying solely on the cooler. She does have the original icebox but I'll store that.

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Rusty Bottle Caps and Vintage Blue Sewing Bobbins

As I get ready for our neighborhood garage sale, I've been going through a lot of stuff. I decided to list some of the "small" items on Etsy. So here is this week's new listings. My favorite is the blue bobbins. The color is incredible on those!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoDancingCrows

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68 Shasta Compact Interior

I thought I would try and take some better pictures of the interior of our little trailer. I can't tell you how cozy and cute it is inside. Though I so badly want to decorate it. I'm just trying to figure out how without altering anything original. For starters, those uglee orange cushions I'm going to recover. But I'm going to leave the original fabric underneath. Also while I love the little cowboy curtains, I need to color coordinate so I'm thinking red fabric for the cushions? Hmm, have to think on that. The stove and icebox are green. You don't know how bad I want to repaint those! I'd love to do a robin egg blue or even pink! How fun would that be?

If I knew that I was going to keep this little trailer forever I'd paint the paneling. I've heard you really want to leave them as original as possible. So I'll decorate it as much as I can without altering anything. I'm already scoping out other Shasta's, much to my hubby's chagrin. I'd like an older "canned ham" style one. Maybe a 16 footer that's just a tad bigger (:

Anyway, here is the inside of my tiny little palace (hee hee) on wheels. I love just sitting in it. Not sure what it is but there is a cozy feeling in there and I can't wait until our next camping trip in this cutie.

Without the table.

With the table.

My little kitchen.

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1968 Shasta Compact Trailer

I've always been a fan of vintage things and travel trailers are certainly included in that. Who doesn't love the "canned ham" look of these retro rigs going down the road? Or the small charming space within their metal doors? OK, well maybe some may not find them quite as endearing as I do, but I couldn't resist getting one of my own.

Introducing our 13 foot 1968 Shasta Compact. It's tiny on the outside but amazingly can sleep up to 5 on the inside. It has a bottom bed (where the table and benches are) that fold down and it's larger than a king size bed. Then it has the pull out top bunk that will sleep 2 kids easily. This particular Shasta is in original condition and great condition at that. Sorry it's not for sale.

I love the vintage fabric used for the curtians and pillows. Isn't it darling? I do plan on having the seat cushions covered over. Not recovered, but just covered over in order to retain the original seat cushion fabric.

We hope to enjoy many a camping trips in our little trailer. It's so cozy and tows like it's not even there. It weighs only 1200 lbs.

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Free issue of Creative Times Magazine

While we put the finishing touches on the new issue of Creative Times magazine, I wanted to mention our most recent issue. It's full of great articles, tutorials and more. Check it out and all of the archived issues FREE at http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/

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Vintage Bingo Cards

I have some hard to find vintage bingo cards available in my Etsy shop. These are so neat and great for all kinds of craft and altered art projects. Each card is made from thick cardboard that has been stitched together and they have those neat red sliding windows. Check them out HERE.

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Spring cleaning in June

I suppose I really can't call it spring cleaning since it's now June, but that's ok. We'll just say that I'm simplifying and parting with a little extra clutter. Anyway, so I decided that while there are certain material things I really love that I truly have to learn to part with some of the things I don't need. I realize that I just have too much "stuff". Over the last few years I swear my house has been shrinking. Then it dawned on me it's not shrinking...I've just got too much "stuff". So some of it has to go! The less "stuff" the less dust.

So that's it...I'm biting the bullet so to speak and listing things on Etsy and/or Craigslist. Here are a few offerings I have currently on Craigslist. These items are too large to ship so if you are local to the Toledo, Ohio area and interested just reply to the Craigslist ad. Over the next few weeks I hope to get some of the smaller things listed on Etsy.

Antique Primitive Wagon Wheel



Antique Scathe



Rolling Industrial Cart

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