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Yearly Archives: 2013

I used RV And Van Surplus to order some dinette cushions online. I realize now, never buy something custom over the internet. At least, not if you can go to a local place. I try to shop local whenever possible, but sometimes I am a little lazy. Especially when I […]

Cushions

December 22, 2013 in RV tagged Make-Over / Problems / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

This is currently my new entrance. I have a few more things to add, like my fire extinguisher and a towel bar instead of using the grab bar. (For anyone who doesn’t have dogs, the towel is to dry them off.) The giant purple dry erase board was made from […]

Entrance

December 20, 2013 in RV tagged Make-Over / Organizing / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

This is where the microwave used to be. I now have two, lovely, although currently unpainted, cabinet doors. These are made from scratch by my very handy friend. He worked really hard on them. Inside: Once I paint the inside, I plan on painting a conversion chart above the spice […]

New Cabinet Doors and Storage

December 18, 2013 in RV tagged Construction / Kitchen / Make-Over / Organizing / Remodel / RV / RV Remodel by Elisha

I have so many posts coming. I have new dinette cushions (which are giving me all kinds of problems, but that’s another post,) I have a new ottoman, and I have so much storage. First up, the newest item: I originally went to Target for a small storage ottoman. I […]

New Seating/Storage Galore!

December 17, 2013 in RV tagged Decorating / Dogs / Make-Over / Pets / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I visited my family for a few days and had a great time. I took Friday-Monday morning to work on the RV with my friend. He added crown moulding to the wall and I made preparations to move the light […]

Living Room Update

December 3, 2013 in RV tagged Construction / Make-Over / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

My bedroom closet has a few hacks. I cut up a shoe organizer and stapled it on the doors and on the ceiling above the rack. I also cut down a septic tank hose to put on the rod. This keeps my hangers from moving around when I’m driving. I […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 28, 2013 in RV tagged Bathroom / Construction / Livingroom / Make-Over / Organizing / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

Back by popular demand, I have a few pictures to share. It has been awhile since these were taken and I have even more to post tomorrow or Thursday. Bedroom floor: I bought this floor at Lumber Liquidators. Or as we like to call it, Liquid Lumberdators. It is not […]

Quickie Update

November 26, 2013 in RV tagged Bedroom / Construction / Make-Over / Remodel / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

My babies are ready to go. Although, I am not the best judge of doggy clothing size. The costumes were a very tough decision, but I felt they needed a realistic representation of their personalities. Today I am starting a very short term employment opportunity. My friend’s mom needs a […]

Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2013 in RV by Elisha

I know, you were thinking I quit painting watercolor and I was going into the business of RV remodeling. Not so. Although, this is not “new” art work, it is new to you. My DSLR won’t connect to either computer any more so I couldn’t get anything off compact flash […]

Art!

October 2, 2013 in Art / Business tagged Animals / Art / Claybord / Dogs / Giraffes / Inventory / Organizing / Pets / Thailand / Watercolor by Elisha

I broke my phone screen several weeks ago (the Beast strikes again) and finally dropped it off for repair on Friday. Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures off the phone before. So over a week ago, I hurt my back again. I couldn’t find my tennis shoes that I’d […]

Link Love

October 1, 2013 in Nomad Life / RV tagged Construction / Make-Over / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel / Working Out by Elisha

I have been really busy since I quit work. We have been working a lot on the RV and I emptied out my old place. I haven’t been taking as many pictures right now, but I have updated the master lists. Even the pictures I have taken, I don’t have […]

Update

September 21, 2013 in Nomad Life / RV tagged Construction / Make-Over / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel / To-Do List by Elisha

This is what my door used to look like. It’s a little Plain Jane for my liking. I was going through the Organize Your Art Biz class. One of the linked articles was about Feng Shui and making your entrance very inviting. I had already been thinking about doing just […]

Come And Knock On My Door…

August 28, 2013 in RV tagged Make-Over / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

I did some boring stuff this weekend (besides the fair) so let’s focus on what my friend did: Building on the parts of the cabinet I installed last week, my friend cut the boards for the upper part. Then we glued it all together and set it down. I […]

Cabinet

August 24, 2013 in RV tagged Bedroom / Make-Over / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

On the 10th of August, the boss said we could ditch the RV work a little early and head to the State Fair. I love fairs. I love them so much. Our goal was to “eat around the fair.” It was our dinner and our entertainment. First we started off […]

State Fair

August 23, 2013 in Nomad Life / RV tagged Family Time / Illinois / Illinois State Fair / State Fair by Elisha

Did you think we just quit on the bedroom? I kind of did. My friend trimmed the panel around the window over the bed. The frame didn’t quite fit, I think it does now. We all worked on the shelf. I measured everything. Johnny cut and installed the supports. My […]

Bedroom

August 17, 2013 in RV tagged Bedroom / Construction / Make-Over / Organizing / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

Today I quit my day job. I just realized it was time to go. The job was no longer serving me and I was not serving my job. I need to focus on the RV and get everything settled. I need to jump all in. I’m terrified. It is amazing […]

Day Job

August 16, 2013 in Nomad Life tagged Day Job by Elisha

Some ninja skills my brother has. He beat a hole in my RV!!! He went straight through. Now, I admit, I have knocked a hole or two myself. However, they were nothing compared to the monstrosity Johnny rained down on my RV.

Holey Roller

August 16, 2013 in RV tagged Holley Roller / Make-Over / Remodel / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

Paint cabinets Remove Microwave Paint Fridge dry erase Add dry erase board or message board to cover pipe Worm bin Knife magnet behind cabinet door Conversion chart and measure cup hooks on another door New counter top I just painted the old counter top dry erase. New sink cover and […]

Kitchen To-Do List

August 16, 2013 in RV tagged Kitchen / Make-Over / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel / To-Do List by Elisha

This weekend I decided to carry the basket weave trim to the mirror wall. Originally, I wanted the mirror to take up the entire wall, but that didn’t happen. I kind of like it with the orange on the bottom as well as the top. When I touch up […]

Bathroom

August 14, 2013 in RV tagged Bathroom / Construction / Make-Over / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel by Elisha

I just realized, I never made one of these for the living room. Rip up carpet Remove couch Remove cabinet above couch Remove water damaged panel Remove insullation Remove damaged wood Add new, treated wood and a few studs to adhere siding to Install insulation Install new panel Paint cabinets […]

Living Room To-Do List

August 13, 2013 in RV tagged Make-Over / Remodel / RV / RV Makeover / RV Remodel / To-Do List by Elisha