Her tiny toes perched atop her father’s feet and they danced together. Spinning around and gliding from one side of the caravan to the other. From the street, their neighbours would have only seen a man swaying listlessly from side-to-side. But for those inside the van, it was a night time dance party in the driveway. The three girls laughed and their parents smiled Cheshire Cat grins.
He took his wife’s hand and pulled her close. The sound of their children’s giggles tinkled in the background like fairy glitter. Her heart filled with pure joy. A single tear rolled down her cheek. This moment is a memory shared, never to be lost.
From the outside, it looks like an old caravan. For the people in it, it signifies a slice of freedom. The ability to pack up and go at a moment’s notice. A place for a family to gather and experience the world together. No commitments, no daily drudgery; just dancing under the moonlight.
This is Audrey. She is the newest member of our family and we adore her.
One day we will take her out of the driveway on a proper adventure. In the meantime, have you got any decorating tips for us?
bigwords x
Love it. My only decorating advice would be – don’t do much. If any. The easier it is to get Audrey away and on the road without having to tidy up after a weekend’s escape, the better. I always loved taking the kids to the little bach by the beach that was so old it didn’t matter if we schlepped sand in onto the rug…
I love this. I just have one tip…can I make something for you? Maybe something in a hoop to hang on the wall? X
Have you got The Country Style Mag from a couple of months ago – Frankie the caravan looks so swish, painted navy blue with white trims – anything is possible.
Well I’m not surprised, she is adorable! Love the quaint, retro touches… it reminds me a little of Toad’s yellow caravan in The Wind in the Willows – wanted to acquire one for us and travel off on the open road 🙂
Caravans are so very back. You’ll be loving yourselves even in the driveway. x
Audrey is GORGEOUS!!!!!
She will change your lives.
And I’ve just written a whole book about exactly this.
So excited for you guys.
Wish I could send you a copy now.
xx