Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Little Vintage Trailer Toaster Cover

I have been seeing these adorable
vintage trailer toaster covers on Pinterest
and
I've been wanting to make one for my kitchen.
 Well, today I had the time . . .

So, voila!  

We have started this low-carb diet,
because Steve has diabetes,
and we have not been using the toaster 
that much lately. 


So, why not make it cute:)

Last night I went to the mailbox
and retrieved about three days worth of mail. 
Inside was the newest copy of 
Country Living Magazine.

To my surprise,
on the cover was  . . .

 My wonderful vintage scale!
A gift from my sweet friend and neighbor,
last summer.

Well, I guess I'm styling with the 
best of them:)

Have a great day
&
Keep Smiling!

Your blogging sister,
Connie :)
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34 comments:

  1. Art and SandAugust 18, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    That toaster cover is adorable.

    I have been looking for my vintage red scale for several days now. When I find it, I am putting come vintage linens on top of it.

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2015 at 10:56 AM

      I feel honored that I could inspire you . . . I'm the one that is always being inspired by you.

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  2. WendiAugust 18, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    That toaster cover is super cute! I might have to make one for my sewing machine.

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2015 at 10:56 AM

      Hi Wendi, if you do I hope that you will post it:)

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  3. Patricia @ 9th and DenverAugust 18, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Cute! You know I love camper stuff... that vintage camper toaster cover... is the cutest!
    It's fun to see things we own displayed in other peoples homes. It give credence to the birds of a feather saying!
    I love your kitchen. ;)

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2015 at 11:01 AM

      Hi Patricia, thank you . . . I'm trying to keep my kitchen vintage. When we moved in, Steve wanted to tear the old cupboards out and put in new ones . . . "OH, No You Won't!" I love my old cupboards and they are made of real wood (rare these days) and built to last :) So, I've decorated in order to show off my old cupboards . . . they're not fancy, just solid. I'm delighted that you like the trailer cover.

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  4. FranAugust 18, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I love that toaster cover, I have been looking for something similar for my food mixer. I hope your diet goes okay, I have lost 22lbs on a high protein, low fat vegan diet but still eaten tons of food! Xxxx

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      Hi Fran, well one of the best things is that when Steve checks his sugar it is right on the money, most of the time. We are also finding that by cutting down the crabs we are not as hungry all the time :) I love my carbs, so I am surprised at how much better I am starting to feel without them.

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  5. mamasmercantileAugust 18, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Wow, impressive toaster cover it looks really good. Good luck with the diet, I eat a low fat diet now due to having gallbladder surgery last year and have lost almost 28 pounds.

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2015 at 11:37 AM

      Wow, 28 pounds that is great! We need to loose weight but the purpose is more to take control of his blood sugar. Although, he has lost 18pounds and I have lose 16 and we are feeling so much better :)

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  6. Sonny GAugust 18, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Connie, that toaster cover is adorable.. at first it looked bigger and I was gonna say its the cutest apron I've ever seen lol..

    I too am diabetic and following a very low carb diet.. my bg numbers stay consistently in the low 90's= my blood pressure issues are a think of the past- I've lost 39 lbs since feb 24th and feeling better than I have in a very long time... Life is good..
    thanks so much for coming to visit my blog.
    Sonny

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2015 at 3:30 PM

      Hello Sonny, Welcome, I am so happy you stopped by to visit. We have one of those toasters that has two extra long slots, it's really nice for the round loafs of sour dough and rye, they fit better without having to cut them in half :)
      I love your home and the way you use green and white and elements of nature . . . it is just beautiful :) 39 pounds that is fantastic!

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  7. GailAugust 18, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    So cute!

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  8. Cozy Thyme CottageAugust 18, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Connie, That toaster trailer cover is just adorable! I am on Pinterest on facebook. Would I just type in vintage trailer cover directions? My toaster is shaped more square but don't see why it couldn't be adjusted! Keep on keeping on and good luck losing weight! Nancy

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2015 at 3:34 PM

      Hi Nancy, the regular sized toasters are actually much cuter when covered with the trailer covers. Ours is a bit too long, but that is the kind of toaster we have, and I'm not getting another, until this one bites the dust, LOL. I just pinned my fabric over the toaster to make my own pattern. Very easy and fun :)

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  9. AnnAugust 18, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    your toaster cover is adorable. I love it.

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  10. cards4ubylouise and other treasuresAugust 18, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Love your toaster cover....so sweet. I have lost almost 40 lbs....just not eating as much as I used to. Trying to control the blood sugars too and the high blood pressure. Seems to be helping. I still have a ways to go, but a lb. here and a lb. there is better then no lbs...."so carry on...and lose the lbs."

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    1. ConnieAugust 18, 2015 at 3:37 PM

      Hi Louise, Wow, 40 lbs . . . good for you:) We needed to start taking better care of ourselves if we want to be around to see our great-grandchildren :)

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  11. LaurieAugust 18, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Cute toaster cover, Connie. And, your scales are too.

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    1. ConnieAugust 19, 2015 at 6:49 AM

      Thank You . . .I love those old scales, it was very sweet of my friend to give them to me :)

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  12. cynthia lee designsAugust 18, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Love,love, love...your toaster cover!! It is so cute!! Love your red scale too!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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    1. ConnieAugust 19, 2015 at 6:54 AM

      Good Morning Cindy, thank you. Before this low carb diet we were using the toaster everyday, and the cover would have been on and off all the time and getting dirty . . . now that it just sets there not being used much, I think it will look a lot cuter all dolled up, LOL

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  13. KathyB.August 18, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    I do love your toaster cover. I think I'll be making a tea cozy in a similar style for our old ( 1993) but not-so-vintage trailer. I am loving vintage trailer news and décor !

    I hope your diet is going well , hard work but so worth it.

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    1. ConnieAugust 19, 2015 at 7:04 AM

      Hi Kathy, I hope you post your tea cozy, I would love to see it :)

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  14. George SSFAugust 18, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Your toaster cover is so sweet and adorable! I love it so much!!! Thanks for the post

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  15. Alex August 19, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Hi Connie, your caravan toaster cover is just so professional looking...not to mention adorable!!
    I've been so busy of late...I caught up with your other posts just now. Your haircut episode I understand - have had this happen too!
    However with a short short do at least you can make a feature of fun or lovely earrings and they will SHOW! Mine never do.
    Do you like wearing earrings?
    Blessings!

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    1. ConnieAugust 19, 2015 at 7:08 AM

      Hi Alex, that is something I did after I got home . . . I went to my jewelry box and got out some old earrings that I never wear. Maybe if people are focused on the earrings they won't notice the bad hair, LOL.

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  16. ConniecrafterAugust 20, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    That cover is just adorable, I have not seen those, I love it!! Looks great with your kitchen

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    1. ConnieAugust 20, 2015 at 6:41 AM

      Thank you . . . it was fun to have the time to just create something fun :)

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  17. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 31, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    I'd love to try to make one of these. Wouldn't it look cute on my sewing machine? Hugs!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 1, 2015 at 7:12 AM

      It would be adorable as a sewing machine cover. If you make one be sure and post it :)

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