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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

la roulotte

I have been quietly following a magical undertaking by Erika, of MIKODESIGN. I first pointed her out to you in my enjoy section when she threw a gorgeous Frida Kahlo party for her daughter. Well... she's been at it again and I want to shout about it! Erika and her family created the most innovative playhouse I've ever seen! They were inspired by a French gypsy caravan, La Roulotte. When I wrote to Erika to gush my everlasting love and admiration for their creativity, she said "...and the best thing, almost all of the materials we used are recycled, vintage, given and handmade... it took us a lot of weekends, but it was a great family project, working outside is so much fun...". Their lucky girls get to play make-believe in this dreamy little carriage house, surrounded by hollyhocks and lavender.

What more could you want? My daughter and I are ready to pack a vintage portmanteau and hop on a plane to Holland! You can see the full project on her flickr set, here. Thanks Erika, for sharing your lovely photos and inspiring us with your enchanted life!
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13 comments:

  1. SandiJuly 8, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    How cute is that little playhouse!

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  2. meetmeatmikesJuly 8, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Oh how gorgeous is that?! And what a lovely garden! And a Frida Kahlo party?! Wow! What a lovely find!

    Thank you!

    x

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  3. Karen SalvaJuly 8, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    I would still love my very own gypsy caravan playhouse today. Actually maybe I will rename my hive to "la roulotte"!

    Or maybe I will get out my chainsaw and built a playhouse in the shape of a hive!

    Anyway, we will see you in Holland, on our way now too! :)

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  4. MichelleJuly 8, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    I couldn't stop thinking about the Frida Kahlo party when I read about it - so inspiring! And this is gorgeous too!

    I'd love such great storage in my kitchen...

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  5. knackJuly 8, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    I can see why you are gushing! this is just magical! xo

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  6. Margie OomenJuly 8, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    You would love Holland Maya. Definitely a place you should visit. I adore gypsy caravans and this one is just perfect. I would definitely put a vintage trunk filled with dress up clothes and jewelry in it for all the gypsy visitors big and small.

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  7. GraceJuly 8, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    What a wonderful playhouse. Can you imagine playing in that as a child? Pure magic.

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  8. WaxyJuly 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Wow - what a lucky little girl - that is too cool!

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  9. ZenCrafterJuly 8, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Yum! I think her Frida Kahlo party was truly inspired and in fact would love to have one for myself--in a gypsy caravan! I love how she followed the spirit of the gypsies by using vintage and upcycled items. It wouldn't do to have that all new!

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  10. MarjorieJuly 8, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    That is so neat!

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  11. jadeJuly 8, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    aaack! i can't get over it. i immediately sent it to my hubby and said that he has to build that. NOW! :)

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  12. TamaraJuly 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Just popping in to let you know your blog is great and to thank you for the travel pillow tutorial - I just made three this morning!!! Thanks so much.

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  13. Journeying FiveJuly 9, 2009 at 1:46 AM

    that is way cute, wish i was handy enough to make that happen!

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