[DOCUMENT] Road Trip Pages

Oh this poor little journal has been so neglected the past couple years! I always have the best intentions to keep it updated but day to day life always seems to get in the way. Apparently the same rule of thumb follows suit with my photo albums! Remember I said I was going to get caught up...well, ya, that never happened. I did make progress, however, on my 2015 album (yes I know...it's almost the end of 2017)!! I do have bits and pieces started of other years, but nothing completed to date. One day.

Some of my favourite memories are of our family road trips. We have made very good use of our little Glamper we purchased a few years ago and have combed our coast with it in tow. For our album, I have created a title page for each Road Trip and designed a layout for informational pages that document where we visited.

I have changed the layout slightly of how I document our text and have followed my favourite layouts from when I participated in Project Life in 2011. I love the simplicity of the font and simple layouts.

I have just about finished 2015 and am half way through 2016...whew! One day I would love to go back even further to when we became a family in 2007 with the birth of my beautiful boy...but that was before the iPhone, so I may be lacking with imagery but I'm sure I can pull something together.

I think it's time to make these albums and journal a priority again...they really are pretty special xox

[GLAMPING] The Okanagen

Travelled from our moss covered island rainforest to the dry, tree speckled hills of the Okanagen for five glorious days. The bright green vineyards against the dry desert landscape and silvery sage bush creates the most beautiful colour palette. The neutral backdrops of this land makes every little colour POP with intensity and purpose.

 

[GLAMPING] Wanderlust

Look what we bought last night...on a total whim. We were on our way to sushi and decided to stop and take a peak at a little homemade camper that was advertised on our local Buy Sell + Trade Facebook site. I had my doubts, as the picture in the ad did not do it justice at all...and it was $150.00. Was it really worth dragging the hungry, grumpy kids to - YES!

The camper was handmade by a local carpenter to fit on the back of his truck when out on site. It's a bit boxy looking, but that just means it will be that much easier for me to paint!

The interior is in perfect condition. No signs of leaking, no rips, tears or even scuffs on the linoleum and countertop. It has a little icebox, which we'll replace with an electric unit and a little double stainless steel sink. All the light fixtures are clean and free of rust and it's even wired for a stereo system. The interior is finished in plywood which I think looks great.

It has a sleeping loft that will fit two people and we'll need to modify the table so it can slide down, and we can add a piece of plywood and an additional cushion to make another bed for two. It shouldn't be too hard...or so I've been told.

Is it weird that I LOVE these cushions?? So vintage and in perfect shape. The seat cushions are also pretty good, but I think I may recover them with a denim or canvas. Window coverings are a must, so pretty little curtains will soon be on the way.

We do not have a truck, however, we do have a trailer that will fit this perfectly that we can tow all over this beautiful province. Yee haw...'Glamping' Pinterest Board here I come!!