To a Room with some Lace and Paper Flowers, Back to the Gypsy, that I was...

Today was such a strange day.  Little dreams fused together, and all of a sudden, they came true, just like that...

      

About six months ago, Mister Lovee told me there was a grand treasure with "huge" potential parked down the road.  I drove by and couldn't find it...  And that was that. 

 

So, I kept dreaming, never knowing that my dream boat on wheels, really was parked down the road waiting for me...

 

Until today, when I heard a huge surprise was being delivered.  A hand built contraption - perfect for the the title of Fanciful Gypsy Wagon...

 

And so, a very very unexpected gift was driven in, to sit under the trees and beckon me to make it become part of my wildest imagination... (insert- squeal, freak out, jump up and down)

      

There are some things that in my gut, I know will find their way to me someday.  And I never say, "nah, that will never happen..."  In my mind I try to say, yes, it could happen, it could!  Then, when things do happen that I am hopeful for or about,  I am left stunned and grateful to the core. 

Believe.  Believe.  Believe.   

      

Believe that one day, a little door to a secret compartment, on the front of an old wonderfully tattered (but sturdy and in good shape) gypsy wagon to be, will carry your luggage from cloud to cloud...

      

I think my luggage was delighted to finally be able to go on a voayge...

        

I LOVE the paint.  Peeling, colorful, layered, beautiful old gal...

      

I have been playing with all sorts of ideas inside of the wagon today (of course, I almost got heat stroke too).  I will show you more detailed pictures after she has a serious bath, and I can get my brain back into normal gear, as opposed to shocked silly...

   

Many years ago, my friend Dino and I had planned to build a gypsy wagon that would also house a marionette theater (that story can be found here).  I made a sign and painted a gypsy woman and hung it right inside here...

      

Today, I was able to remove my Gypsy Theater Sign...

   

And put it on my little wagon...

   

The garden welcomed it with open arms as I hung my birdcage from my Grandpa on the side...

       

On either side of the wagon, there is a wee ledge (below), which is super cute for displaying trinkets for sale etc...  

 

 

I can't wait to show you more.  Like I said, after she has a bath, I will take more photos.  The inside is a perfect size.  Not huge, but not small either.  It is perfect for a little bed or a little antique sofa and a table and shelves and other things to make an adorable little room to disappear into and dream and draw and invite friends over to play in...

      

The wonderful news too is that, the wagon is only 13 steps from the garden bath...

   

I called to get a ball hitch installed on my car, who knows, I might want to go for a night in the mountains in my wee wagon...

I best start packing ;)

 

Today I realized, almost everything I own is antique or vintage or tattered or chipping.  And, that's just the way I love things.  Mister Lovee is a lovely ole chap for recognizing my quieros (desires/wants) and for liking the same things I do. 

Yes, sometimes we bicker like children.  And sometimes, we get on each other's nerves.  But, there is much much love and compatibility.  And the bickering is kind of fun, because we always end up laughing in the end.

We love our wacky little lives on our wacky little property.  Simple and wacky.

Once, 10 years ago, we were on this swing and Mister said to me, over popsicles and one raindrop tear, "Thank you for enhancing my life..."

      

I have felt the same way about him ever since myself, and he knows it for sure ;)

Now, back to the gypsy and getting my wee abode in order... 

 

♥,V

ps:  I am playing a little Django Reinhardt and the sky is hopefully sending a storm to cool the land so I can go back outside and play...

pss:  All Gypsy Love blog posts can be found in my right hand side bar "categories" section, under "Gypsy Love."

(this blog post title is from a lyric in Gypsy by Fleetwood Mac)

Comments

[Rhonda Roo]

AAAAAAHHHHHHH I got so excited and had to show everybody in the house the sneak peek pics and totally forgot to comment! I knew it, I just knew it when you cued that music with your title!!

OH THAT MR LOVEE!!! WOWIE!!
Kiss him twice, and mean it! ♥

I'm so excited for you! I'm so excited for me because now that you have one, I'll have one vicariously tooooo!! (or veecariously)

YAY for believing!!!

ok i am being ridiculously giddy with this babble. I need to stop posting so i can look again!
CONGRATULATIONS GYPSY VEEVALA!!
(oh my goodness i am too excited, i keep yelling, i apologize)

[Pixie]

OK, does Mr. Lovee have a brother? Seriously, that man is amazing. Can't wait to see more pictures.

[Tracy Martinez]

OOo, I can't wait to see it!!!

[icantsew]

open your heart and the world delivers...
there is no better place for that little wagon than where she is right now =)
%*_*% rosey

[Deborah]

Oh Vanessa, I am so happy for you! How wonderful Mister Lovee is. He said it for all of us; "Thank you for enhancing my life..."

How on earth did I ever live before without my Magical Muse...you never cease to amaze.

**blows happy sparkly kisses** Deborah

[Lynn]

I am so excited for you, and can't wait to see the pictures of the finished treasure. So...hop to it woman, get er done. Harumph, fine I'll wait, just not patiently.
And woo hoo for Mr. Lovey that was really really nice of him.

[AForestFrolic]

He's a peach hun ;-) And so is that soon-to-be gypsy wagon! I'm already anxiously awaiting to hear the stories that come about because of her...me oh my, I can hear it now! She'll be a beauty when you get done with her, I can imagine that too...you are so festive and creative and I love the way you two live too...it's wonderful, such free spirits!

Jamie :)
p.s. just made some of your paper flowers and I'll have to say...they didn't turn out nearly as nicely as yours. I think I've got to practice a bit more, tee hee. Who knew paper flowers would be so hard to get lookin' cute. My oldest wants to try her hand at it tomorrow. I got some really cute Amy Butler 'Lucky Flowers' paper that works perfectly. Thanks again V!

[Shell]

I'm excited and happy for you. Your very own Gypsy wagon. Ooh..I look forward to see it when you clean it up and pretty it inside. I know it will be lush and beautiful. Mr. Lovey is so cool.

[Jill]

What fun! So cool! How delightful! Wowza! What a guy! Enjoy!

[Lisa Oceandreamer]

I don't know what to say...some people really do have the means to make dreams come true. This is an outstanding delight that has been bestowed upon you and I know it will come to life in the most magical way.
As you know my lifelong dream to have my own Gypsy Caravan is still alive and well....perhaps I will change the wording I put in to the UNiverse and another dream will come true for a wee house in California.
Until then I await more detailed photos.....and many hours of pure pleasure dressing her up!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

[Lisa Oceandreamer]

Kudos to Mr. Lovee for having the same vision and carrying out this fantastic surprise! He's a definite keeper.
XOXOXO

[Tracie Hanson]

OMG! You are a fortunate girl indeed! I can hardly wait to see what you make of your wagon! Imagine the new memories that will be made inside its walls. Mr. Lovee was right, "you enhance my life"....thank you ever so much for sharing your legendary adventures!

[bettyann]

oh goody goody I can hardly wait to see her after the bath...I so want to visit you some day...hus and love

[Marrissa]

I think my eyes just turned from brown to green!
See, the universe does shine back on you in one way or another ;)
What a beautiful gift and ooh how even more beautiful it will be when you've worked your magick on it.
And right by the garden bath..oh it's all too much :)
***Blessed Be***

[Nancy]

You have a Gypsy wagon...how perfectly perfect Miss V!! :-)

I am beyond happy for you, and especially that you plan to hitch said wagon to your car and take off to parts unknown...this is all so you! The girl who would ride off on your bike on a whim...imagine where you will go when you have a bed to climb into after your journey.

You know how much I dearly love you and Mr. Lovee, this is a man who is clearly deeply in love with his muse. You totally compliment each other!

Oh, and by the by...as I'm sure you've heard about 1,000 times too many, you do remind me of Stevie Nicks (back in the day)! ;-)

[Kelli Lusk]

I just love your gypsy wagon. I wish I had one and that is my new wish is to have one someday. My mother said when my great grandma Cassie would be outside that the neighborhood children would call her a gypsy and I am proud of that. She was a wise old soul with a dark tan, short and stocky, she even dressed like a gypsy. She lived to the ripe old age of 101. Many Blessing to you and your Mr. Lovee.

[Alexis Lozano]

Wah!! SO pretty! Quiero uno tambien!! (Er...need to practise my long forgotten childhood Spanish for school...haha.)

[Amy]

how marvelous! i've always dreamed of at some point in my life owning a caravan and maybe spending part of my life as a gypsy? travelling from place to place for a bit? <3

[Paris Parfait]

Oh Vanessa, that clever Mr. Lovee has come up with the PERFECT surprise! Wow, wow, WOW! How fantastic! He is a gem. And you are one very lucky girl, but you know that already! Can't wait to see how you make the gypsy wagon even more beautiful! xoxox

[Maria-Thérèse]

The colours!!!! It looks absolutely intriguing.

I bought a pink tulle ballet dress and am twirling around in it. I should get one of those little umbrellas and perform a circus act by your caravan.

[Marjorie]

Oh, now you have me singing Stevie Nicks!! tee hee!! :) Did all girls in the 80's and 90's go through a Stevie Nicks phase...or is that just me!??? tee hee

I love your sing song gypsy caravan world! :)
Thankeeeeee Miss Loverrly Gypsy muffin cake!

[amberleilani]

oh, the gypsy wagon looks PERFECT!!
you know, new orleans is full of peeling paint and the smell of antiques. it is a huge reason i live here. i don't have enough "old" things in my own home, but i'm working on that... there's just something about an item that someone loved and cherished before you did that makes it all the more special.
can't wait to see what you come up with!

[sadira]

Oh...I'm so very excited to see what the end result will be after a long sudsy bath for this beauty! What a perfect addition to the garden...

[Janet]

how fantastical! give her a bath and pretty her up and i bet she'll grow wings and fly!

[mb]

great imaginations think alike. I, too, have a gypsy wagon... annwnwagon.com
She's also a work in progress, but I use her
to travel to art shows to sell my arts..
I've got a couple gypsy-girlfriends that
have gypsy wagons that travel with me.

Melody

[Elizabeth Rhiannon]

Oh, now that looks like FUN and even getting it ready for fun is...fun! I know you get loads of comments and have lots to do, but I've tagged you on my page. Have a visit, hope you participate, I'm sure many of your readers would love to hear your 'list of 7' things. The other day, I went back to your blog archives...okay, there are too many strange coincidences between you and I! As I always say, 'Strange is a good thing' :) Stay well, still love your blog and your work...~ER~

[Dawn]

That is a pretty awesome gift! Wonder what it is about us girls that want to continue to play house all our lives?

[vanessa marie]

!!!!!!! cannot wait to see more pictures of your wonderful gypsy wagon :)

[Misha/DawaiOser]

That wagon is a beauty! I can't wait to see photo's (*or a video*) of you dancing & twirling underneath a canopy of stars wearing a black lace shawl and gold jewelry - sparkling away and delighting us as usual.

Here's my lil' fantasy "Gypsy House" on wheels. She's not as accurate as yours. ';)
http://dawaioser.livejournal.com/660237.html

[Carl V.]

I am so happy for you, your pictures are wonderful. Such great textures and colors that your new treasure has.

I am wondering if you've ever seen artist Rima's site:

http://www.intothehermitage.blogspot.com/

Her and her husband refurbished an old truck of sorts into their very own Traveler's wagon and they travel around the countryside enjoying nature, creating art, etc. There are some wonderful pictures of her art, their traveling creation, and the various areas they visit. If you have not seen it I think you would really enjoy it.

[Krista Komis]

EEEEEEEEKS!! That is beyond exciting, V.!! OOOh your very own gypsy wagon, how fun! I love peeling paint and worn away letters, missing pieces and rusty metal..it gives everything character. You know that no one else has the same thing, it's all your own! Oo what fun. I'm just thinking of how magical it's going to look after you let loose in there...oh so good. *Dream* I love gypsy wagons and have been fascinated with all things gypsy for as long as I can remember...a bed tucked in the corner with lots of sequined pillows and a fluffy throw, paper lanterns and pink lights strung about, old paintings and sweet music, and of course trinkets and tokens, jewelry and charms...*siiiighhhhhhh* Love. You tell Mr. Lovee that he made more than just you happy, because you make little pieces of my dreams come true too.
XOXO,
~Krista

[Gillian]

Hey vanessa!! sorry I have not commented in a while although I have been stopping by to read all your adventures!! this is a dream come true for you in the most wonderful way - I love the peeling paint and age old colours and textures and just cannot wait to see how you will transform it with your magic

stay well and hugs to you and to mr lovey - what a star!

xxxx

[indigo]

Now you will have to host a Gypsy Bloggers Retreat in your garden, complete with starlit night campouts, quilting bee and dolly making sessions.
C'mon...you KNOW you wanna.
xoxo
Love you!!!

[Rose]

You might wake up and find me asleep in there!!! I cannot wait to see the magic!!!
Rose from NY

[Lori Anderson]

Where do you guys FIND such treasures? I swear you guys are fairies.

(And if I ever had need of anything like the Make a Wish Foundation, a weekend at your house would be my wish.)

[Elaine L.]

I squeeled when I realized what you were talking about! Wherever did the Mr. find such a treasure?!

And . . . Django is perfect! I can close my eyes and see the gypsy, the wagon, and hear the music . . .

~elaine~

[oldflowers4me]

you make my heart sing-

[Cheray Natalie]

Ohhh that's so beautiful!! <3
I remember telling my Mama I was going to live in a Gypsy Caravan when I grew up! hehe
I love when treasures find their way to you!! I just received an early birthday present of a vintage luggage trunk and am still beside myself!!!! <3
xxx

[MyThoughtsMyVoice]

How lucky you are! Oh with your creative mind, I can't wait to see what you come up with :-)

Li

[JO]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!! You do indeed lead an enchanted life... !!
You have a Mr Lovee and Mr Lovee twice for thinking of you and know what makes you happy....

As for that wagon!! I can not wait to see all the magic that you will perform to make it into the most beautiful...heavenly little haven here on earth!! The skys the limit!!

Anxiously awaiting photos!!

LOTS OF HUGS AND KISSES FROM THE LITTLE FAIRIES THAT ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE IN YOUR WAGON TO HIDE..

pSSSTT They told me so....

JO

[Elizabeth Rhiannon]

Poor Vanessa, I'm just bombarding you with extra 'stuff', aren't I? I've chosen you as one of my five to receive the 'Lovely Blog Award'...please pick it up at your convenience! Thanks for your wonderful blog :) ~ER~

[SueAnn]

What a delightful surprise!!!! I can see you now; traveling up to the mountains with your wagon..camping...surrounded with fireflies!! That will be wonderful!!!!
Hugging you
SueAnn

[Stephanie]

It was meant to BE...this little gypsy wagon in the hands of Ms Fanciful! I am imagining the wondrous transformation this wagon has in its future!!

happy for you!!

x..x

[Marie]

You have the most charming blog. I adore
the birdcage, the suitcases, the trees,
the bathtub, beautiful shots. You've captured the essence of objects and their
secret lives.

[Harley]

How wonderful! That's so exciting :) I also wanted to tell you that I'm hosting a Halloween Swap on my blog, thought you might want to check it out :)

[karin]

Oh wow, that looks stunning, even without a bath and by seeing only little pieces. I can imagine you are having a ball playing in your new little magic place. Maybe you could make it some kind of guest room and rent it out? Ofcourse, that idea is purely egocentrical, since I'd hope to one day visit the States and who knows travel around and wonder into your magic garden. Like you said: Everything is possible, isn't it?
If only we dare to dream...

x

[Tina Gates]

Well, Miss Vanessa, I have been a reader of your blog for such a long time, but never commented before - until now. You bring a smile to my face every time I visit (which is often). I live over the ocean, in Australia, but how I wish I lived down the road from you and that beautiful gypsy garden of yours! I can't wait to see the gypsy wagon when it is finished - I can only imagine the kind of exotic magic you will weave! Have a most wonderful day! Tina x

[Mo'a]

WOW!!! is that the one...the one we talked about some time ago?
Mr. Loveeee...here is a kiss for you from me...I am sending my Mr. over for lessons...OK!!! I hasten to add that my Mr. is pretty wonderful, so all you would be doing is gilding the lily and making suggestions...I have a little garden-house-studio-gypsy-wagon-tent type of thing in mind...any or all would do...and a claw-foot-tub-basin-horse-trough kind of thing...for bathing in and or growing flowers.
I can't wait to see the whole thing...this is so exciting.
To cool of, you could come and take a walk in my Magical Mushroom Forest :) xoxoxo

[Amada Lebel]

How wonderful. My "Gysy Wagon" is an old, miniture airstream with only room for a bed, table and Christmas lights. It will sit in my backyard surrounded by a cottage style garden and a birdbath. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Hugs,
Amada

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

how fun..how fun! I've always wanted a gypsy wagon. Isn't it wonderful that your Mr. Lovee knows you so well!