for some dings and a couple holes, but
we decided to just patch then. After all a
few dents show character!
Rick spent hours poring over YouTube
videos and Facebook groups such as
Tin Can Tourist to learn how to go about
rebuilding the interior. Everything was
trial and error, and many things needed
to be done twice. We soon realized
taking on a huge project like this is not
for the weak!
While Rick was doing 99.9% of the
outside and inside rebuild, I was busy
working my mail job and planning the
inside and gathering decorations. I had
no desire for a restoration. I wanted
Beatrice to be uniquely mine. I knew
she was going to have a Paris theme, so
I found cool Paris fabric from Michaels
and sewed my own draperies. Every
time I saw something that would work,
like my shabby chic window/mirror, I
bought it. I found many ideas through
Pinterest. The designing and decorating
was definitely my favorite part!
I wanted plenty of shelves to display
books, my Paris treasures, and my other
personal items that make me happy. I
found pictures to explain the ideas I had
for building the shelving, and cupboards.
Since I was also going to eventually
take her on camping trips, I needed a
functional space. Sleeping areas, an
eating area, and storage were priority. I
decided to put in the original sink but
opted out of the stovetop to have more
counter space.
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