Love of my Life


I missed Valentine's day while I was in New York, though "missing it" is kind of overstating things. As I don't have a Valentine this year, the holiday kind of just passed by without even being noticed. Nevertheless, I thought I should at least try to get into the spirit of the holiday once during the month of February. These photos are part of the Forever Sweetheart contest over at Chictopia, where you post a photo holding a sign with someone you love on it. Naturally, my Valentine is my future companion, the trusty 1970’s Winnebago Brave I’m going to travel the country in! I don’t want to make the other love of my life (1970 El Camino) jealous though, she’ll always have my heart! I seem to have better luck falling in love with ugly old vehicles than real live people, which suits me just fine. If the only heart I ever steal is a Small Block 350, I’m perfectly okay with that.


dress & ring/F21 :: top/guess :: shoes/vintage
drawing by me


Speaking of the love of my life, I found this commercial today and I have decided that I want to live inside the amazing world that is this commercial. I feel like if I'm ever sad, I will just go to this video and will become instantly happy again. The tackiness is intoxicating!


Nicole, from If I Haver, just showed me this video, and now I want my future family to be just like the one it depicts. I think my kids would have a blast traveling around making new friends at RV parks and doing homeschool in an RV. What a magical childhood!

Dear Life,
Please be just like these videos.
Sincerly,
Me


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45 musings:

Ollie Otson said...

Your Winnebago will never break your heart. I think it's the perfect Valentine. And you look adorable.

if i haver said...

Yeah motorhomes!!! They are the best kind of boyfriend.. strong, ready to explore the world, diesel powered.. Your trip is going to be amazing! Love your dress and those red shoes are fabulous!

I came across this video not too long ago.. I think you'll appreciate it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb1lovNIwGc

Sydney said...

i love your outfit! and i think i'm going to be singing "winnebagoooooooo" for the rest of the day.

Hannah said...

I'm fairly sure that country isn't your thing but Miranda Lambert sings "Airstream Song" and Airstreams sorta remind me of Winnebagos which reminds me of you. Even though I don't know you. Lol.

Liz said...

You're just too cute for words. Srsly.

Anna said...

That top video is absolutely golden. It doesn't get better than that.

megannielsen said...

Wow that sketch is amazing! You are incredibly talented!

Chaucee said...

This is an adorable outfit! Next year I'm definitely going to have to step it up. Red is one of my favorite colors! And love the bow ring.

Erin said...

Your hair is so beautifully big! You make me me think of a porcelain doll with modern taste!

Camilla said...

LOVE that dress.
Have fun in Winnebago land..:)
Camilla

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crispybenfranklin said...

Super cute outfit, and I like your choice of sweetheart. :D

Julia said...

I really love this. You look simultaneously sweet and badass. And you're right on to want that Winnebago, girl. I'm right there with you. It'll carry you to places no lover ever could :)

xx

Rosie said...

Red is such a stunning color on you! That motor home sounds like a lot of fun! Hope your dream comes true, so I can live vicariously through your blog!

Paper Doll Vintage said...

Holy Hell!, when I was a little girl I had that exact winnebago in the drawing for my barbies! It was cream and olive green..luvs it! xo

Clare said...

Aw, it's so cute that you did the sweetheart post with your Winnebago sign! And I adoreadoreADORE that dress.

Meghan said...

Lovely idea of your future lover, you can always trust it.
I'm sure that you might just win!

hannah said...

you're such a beauty! can i go for a ride? sounds like so much fun!

fashion westie said...

That it such a pretty photo! And your pretty thoughts of you and your beloved Winnebago are adorable....just like that family, a little creepy though. Or am I just cynical?

Jessica said...

Lovely! Really cute shoes!

tess said...

love your shoes

BARGAIN BEX said...

this is most definitely my favorite outfit ever of yours ... that white dress and the red cardi? adorable!

p.s. i have no doubt that you will one day be behind the wheel of your beloved Winnebago Brave. keep dreamin' that dream!

Clara said...

great post
lovely look
xx

Hannah said...

lol! Oh my, that first commercial was so cheesy it was hilarious!
Thank you for sharing it :)

Katukaa said...

small block 350...mmmm...

SWEATshirtDRESSshirt said...

even though i am not a big fan of valentine's day, i always look forward to seeing the decorations each year. this outfit is fantastic. i love how you have red high heels to match the sweater. gorgeouuuus! well done.

xoxo SWEATshirt DRESSshirt

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Ulrika said...

Lovely outfit, that ring is adorable!xxx

Vicki said...

love your drawing and this cute outfit!! my and the bf really wanna go travelling in a VW campervan, alas they are rather expenisive, but heres dreaming :)
vicki xo

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Sarah Elizabeth said...

Those videos are amazing!! They remind me of my family's first motor home. It was a 1987 Bounder. Tan, orange and brown. The couch was orange tweed. I loved it so much!

Sara Lynn said...

how creative! You look very sweet :)

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A Thought Is The Blossom said...

this outfit is adorable. i love all the reds, especially your itty bitty bow! unbelievably great sketch too.

Daisy said...

Lovely outfit, lovely drawing and such fab videos!

Danielle said...

Cute outfit, haha, nice idea for a valentine! :)

Suz said...

love the ring!

Diana said...

I love how your forever sweetheart is a Winnebago. Your outfit is beautiful!

Kimberellie said...

Love your outfit. Love the red. And I love the idea of traveling around in a winnebago like that! Only, I have a (slight) phobia of motor homes so that might present a problem.

ps. your drawing is awesome! I remember before I bought my first car I did a sketch of it too!

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vintagewithatwist said...

great outfit! those shoes are to die for! I also love the ring

Pickles & Coffee said...

you look like Mrs. Clause, if Mrs. Clause;
1- existed
2- was extremely good looking
3- was extremely fashionable


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Michelle said...

your outfit is perfect! i really like the bow ring. i hope you manage to travel with your love!

Lexie said...

what a clever idea for the contest! i love the white and red too.

*stars*in*my*pocket* said...

I <3 your ring. I have an obsession with bows, I have one tatoo'd on my ring finger instead of a wedding band.

if i haver said...

Thanks for linking :-)

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Omo said...

i lovelovelove those commercials! they scream 70s class. my dream is to spend summers with my future family visiting all the "world's largest" things.

theoctoberissue said...

this reminds me of Santa!
its cute :)