of sticks & stones…
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!
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Of course you built a darling TEE PEE with strung lights- LOVE it!
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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That is the MOST BEAUTIFUL Thanksgiving gathering! Hope this becomes a tradition for your family. Absolutely magical!
Malisa
(Pent-Up Photos)
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I wanna make a teepee! Love it x
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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
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I love the teepee! Looks like loads of fun, thanks for sharing the pictures!
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I lovethis teepee!!!! It’s just toooooooo cool!!! xo
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Pie breakfast. A friend bakes 15-20 types pies different thanksgiving pies for morning breakfast
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You guys are so inspiring, this is living! <3<3<3!
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ps those should be hearts :)
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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!
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I came from Junk Salvation also and would like to follow …but I can not find it either…..Help : )
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Love it !!! Looks like so much fun.
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You are blessed!
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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!!!
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