A Mobile Brocante in Australia - Remodelista
A vagabond shopper takes her wares on the road in her native Australia. Upon returning to her Australia, she noticed a gap in the market and decided to fill the void with Travelling Wares. Kara and her husband, Timothy, completely restored their vintage Franklin Caravan, affectionately nicknamed “Frankie.” Kara outside her caravan, ready to hit the road. As in her home, Kara’s caravan reflects her signature style: crisp white with textured naturals and warm vintage accents. To keep things fresh, Kara styles the inside of the caravan according to different themes. Here, a vintage painting fits in perfectly with a seaside motif. The caravan’s striped cushions and other nautical accents are all for sale. A bit of Australia, both vintage and natural, adorns a shelf. When renovating the caravan, Kara and Timothy opted for VJ (vertical joint) boards, which give it a more beachy vibe. The original mint green was painted over in a crisp white with navy accents. Outside the caravan, Kara sets up more wares on trestle tables. Sourcing both locally and abroad, Kara looks for “original utilitarian pieces that were built to last.” Among the many items you’ll find at Kara’s Travelling Wares: English pudding bowls and mixing bowls, enamelware, French wooden spoons, French dinner plates, and Australian glass preserving jars, canisters, cutlery, and more. Each item at Travelling Wares is beautifully styled, supplying ideas as to how you might use it in your own home. For Kara’s next location, visit her website. See Wanderlust: 10 Airstream Trailers for Living Small.