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y quest for the perfect vintage camper began with the idea of embarking on a project that my dad Words ANDREA K. GRIST Photos TIFFANY MARIE BUCKLEY M
found the opportunity to travel small sections of the road and embrace the history that comes along with it. Along with the iconic signs and memorabilia, we were able to in- clude soft terra cotta, turquoise, and earth tones. The original kitchen cabinets and stove were saved and paired with elements we made from salvaged pallet wood. The original fabrics were not in great shape so my mom made new curtains using coordinating themes. After 2-½ years of finding small pockets of time within our busy daily lives, she is done. We love how she turned out and first on our list is a road trip of course, to get our “Kicks on Route 66”! ^
and I could do together. After a few months of searching ads and online listings we found the perfect one. As an added bonus it was within driving distance from us in Louisburg, Kansas. After naming her “Etta” we hooked her up to our vehicle and headed into the land of vintage camper restoration. It was important to us that we keep as much of the original as possible, but with the idea of creating a space unique to us and our style. The famous road Route 66 became our inspiration. I traveled Route 66 multiple times with my parents as a kid while venturing to the great American Southwest. Driving through small towns and seeing the beauty of a time gone by always fascinated me. Even as an adult I have
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