now that you know a little about our ArKANSaS farm, let me show ya what we did last ThaNKSGiVING…
we built a teepee.
a hodgepodge, woodsy, sticks & stones, davy crockett-esque, teepee.
{amie & indie in front of our thanksgiving teepee}
in their coordinating mama & little gypsy papoose mocs…
it was unplanned, it was spontaneous. it just happened. it just seemed like the thing to do.
complete with a heart-shaped firepit…
{we gathered stones from the LittLE RiVEr for our perfect firepit}
and funky AiRSTreAM lights…
and a river rock-lined entrance path, and a grapevine doorway (and wreath) for the perfect martha stewart-ish touch…
{burn, baby burn}
DIY:
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gather long, straight branches and tie together at the top (don’t tell anyone because it’s verrrrrry un-woodsmanlike, but we used zip ties. i mean, helllooooo, we are junk gypsies and we DO believe that pretty much any problem can be fixed, solved, or otherwise re-directed using zip ties!)
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we then covered it with leafy branches & green Yaupon Holly (the red berries were the perfect pop of color for that decorator touch!:))
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frame your door with grapevine or any other type of thick vine
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throw on a grapevine wreath while you’re at it (home sweet teepee)
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deck the halls with some totally junk gypsy-fide ChRiSTMAS lights
{a room with a view...}
6. grab some cider and enjoy your room with a view…
happy THaNKSGiVING, y’all!!!
send us your teepee pics!
20 Comments
Of course you built a darling TEE PEE with strung lights- LOVE it!
ok i think that it might seem a little stalkerish that i am the first comment again… {ha hahahaha}
whatever… that teepee rocks! i hope that you & ALL of the gypsy family have a very blessed thanksgiving holiday!
xoxox
amy
We have x-mas at the cabin every year. We love the tepee,dont let our kids play in it though for fear of em tearin it down.LOL! I think when ur dad was in last they played music at hte cabin. My dad, brother an Johnny R.
Love it, love it, love it! My husband just cleared the back part of our land so we have plenty to work with – even have the grape vines! Getting my 3 and 6 year old grandsons this weekend. I know what we’re going to be doing – they’ll love it!
I knew there was a reason I loved y’all so much, cuz the gypsy junkin way just shines so bright no matter where you are or what your doing!!! A heart shaped fire pit…I would never think of that, cuz I’d just be pissed to be havin to make a firepit. lol
But the teepee…I’d like to offer y’all a free flight to So Cal, 1 week free vacation at my cabin in the woods, plus $1,000 to come here & build me & my family our own JG teepee!! Now I said I’d like to offer y’all…but unfortunately, I can’t afford to do so…LOL
But you gotta know if I was rich, I’d fly ya here in a heartbeat!
I firepit you Texas Gals…
Smiles,
Cali vintagesusie
Zip ties and lipstick all a “gypsy” girl needs!! Love it, now how am I going to do that with all these darn cacti around???!! Is it still there for this Thanksgiving…….
Hugs, Tricia
That is the MOST BEAUTIFUL Thanksgiving gathering! Hope this becomes a tradition for your family. Absolutely magical!
Malisa
(Pent-Up Photos)
I wanna make a teepee! Love it x
Silly me. I thought to make a Tee-Pee…you just tickled it under it’s branches!
What wonderful memories y’all are building for the mini-hahas!
Debbie
I love the teepee! Looks like loads of fun, thanks for sharing the pictures!
I lovethis teepee!!!! It’s just toooooooo cool!!! xo
Pie breakfast. A friend bakes 15-20 types pies different thanksgiving pies for morning breakfast
You guys are so inspiring, this is living! <3<3<3!
ps those should be hearts 🙂
Came over from Junk Salvation! Wow, I love your style and LOVE the shirt you’re giving away! I can’t find the “Follow” button, maybe I’m a noob. Lol I did sign up for your newsletter though!
I came from Junk Salvation also and would like to follow …but I can not find it either…..Help : )
Love it !!! Looks like so much fun.
You are blessed!
I look forward to setting up at Bar W in Warrenton,Texas more than any of the other shows that I do. Only because i love to come up to Zap to see you girls and the awesome production you put on. TeePee is awesome, nothing less would be expected !!! Have a wonderfull Thanksgiving!!See You in the spring!!!