Lisa Mora - Australian, traveler and journalist has published this year a book entitled Vintage Caravan Style. This practical guide will be of interest mainly to those who are fascinated by old caravans, especially their renovation. Valuable tips, inspirations, various projects and over 350 photos - a proposition worthy of attention.
Shabby chic, rock & roll and glamor
Lisa Mora is a passionate, who in 2011 founded the very popular "Vintage Caravan Magazine" in Great Britain. She received an offer to write the book from David & Charles and, she says in interviews, agreed because she wanted to use the extensive collection of photographs she had accumulated over her many journeys. The visual side is actually one of the main advantages of publishing. The photos show old caravans ( mainly from the 1950s and 1960s ), restored according to original designs. We can admire, among others the style of glamor, shabby chic, rock & roll, retro, there is also a charming kitsch, for which the author undoubtedly has a weakness. The book consists of eight chapters in which Mora, among others, presents a short historical outline of caravanning , advises on how to choose and buy a suitable old caravan, presents the various stages of renovation , ways of decorating and arranging caravans.
A trailer with personality
Although in Vintage Caravan Style we can also find a handful of automotive information, it is mainly about aesthetics. The author emphasizes that the most important are your own ideas and personal accents that will make the caravan reflect the personality and interests of the owner. Mora argues that caravans are perfect (even if they are no longer functional) as a place to rest, relax or simply as a living space (the author has been using them in this way for years). To restore their former glory and style, sometimes it is enough to choose the right colors , original accessories (awnings, pillows, blankets, curtains, tables, etc.). Restoring caravans does not have to be associated with high costs, some of the works can be done by ourselves (e.g. upholstery), and accessories can be bought at flea markets or sales.
Feminine caravanning
The author of the book also describes a group of caravanning fans, especially women. We will find, for example, a few words about glamping (a combination of the words glamorous and camping), which is a specific form of camping with a touch of luxury. This new trend is gaining more and more popularity in the world , and Mora recognizes it as a result of the activities of such women's clubs as, for example, Sisters on the Fly. According to her, modern caravanning is largely the domain of women who are looking for freedom and adventure, as well as a certain form of female solidarity.
Vintage Caravan Style is a proposal for those who are looking for ideas and inspiration, nostalgic for caravans from the 50s and 60s and dream of their own, original version. The guide (in English) can be found, among others in the Amazon online store (available in PDF format and in paper version).
Old fashioned travel is what I like the most. How about renovating your own vintage caravan and setting off on a journey through wild spots without a phone?
