{Outside}

My husband cleaned out the camper for me, just as he had promised.  When all the scrubbing was done though, we realized we had a much bigger project on our hands then we initially expected.  The thin birch veneer that covers the walls of our 1967 Kitt Camper, all original, had become so dry from the Arizona heat that it is literally falling right off of the walls with even the slightest touch.  It's not a deal breaker, it just means it's going to take a bit more time to make her look purty.  I'm thinking Modge Podge and vintage book pages!  Until I can tackle that project we've been keeping busy sprucing up the outside space to reflect her sweet vintage charm.  I took a few photos last night, just as dusk was settling in. Come have a look...

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We have a dog that likes to eat vegetables, so we have a fence around our garden.
The hand points you to the direction of the gate.
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This is the view from the camper out into the garden.
What our home lacks for in square footage, it more than makes up for in yard size,
and since we live in the middle of a bustling city, our outdoor space is a treasure to us.
My husband is an avid gardener and so the size of our garden has slowly grown
over the years to the point of  small farm.
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To keep the garden looking pretty he uses industrial elements to create the trellises
and tomato cages.  All the rocks that line the beds were found in ally ways and in debris
piles on construction sites.  Same goes for the few bits of wood he has used.
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I once saw in a magazine, a home that filled their entire yard with lavender plants.
For me that would be like heaven.
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Yes, even my man is crafty. 
This year he's growing about 7 different varieties of tomatoes
and this is how he keeps track of each one. 
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Hello ladies.
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This is my favorite part so far.
We find ourselves sneaking out here after the kids
go to bed so we can chat under the lights.
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So, that's our space so far.
I promise to keep you updated as I get more done,
but for now I think I'm just going to enjoy being outside.

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