Bolerama!

We did it!  After talking about it and looking for the past 2 years, we bought our Boler.  The first step to our dream of driving across the country and relocating to Nova Scotia is a reality.

Although I love the look of the original 13' Bolers, realistically it just doesn't work for a family of 5 plus 2 dogs.  We were looking for a 17' model, which seem to be harder to come by.  Finally we found one, and the same owner had it and took great care of it for the past 15 years.

I love that it is still in its original state - a blank slate for me to redecorate!!  I've already started assembling paint colors and fabrics.  I want it to be a fun, colorful space that includes handmade quilts and pillows.  Here is what I'm thinking so far:

1) I'm thinking of a light green for the cabinets, I want something light and bright, but not white.

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2)  Love the colors in these fabrics - Flutter by The Quilted Fish.  I want to ask each of the grandmothers to make a quilt, and then I'll make one for the top bunk.  I think it would be so neat to have 3 quilts of similar palette, made by 3 different people, each with their own touch and style.

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3) Then for the extras - lights, chalkboard paint on the fridge, maybe some cork board on a door or cabinet to post notes, pictures, etc, a fabric bunting, the ideas are endless.  I can't wait to get started.

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 Let the fun begin!  We've already sat out in it to eat supper and snacks a few times, I can't wait for the first camping trip, hopefully we can fit in 1 or 2 before the big road trip!