Last week I got to have a load of fun with the old Chevy truck! We finally got it back after a lengthy stay in the shop getting a leak fixed…and I’d been patiently waiting to put it to some festive use before good weather is gone! So a couple of my girlfriends were coming over for a visit–and I had a plan! Some tailgating, some catching up, some movie viewing…all snugged up in the back of the truck! After I stopped at the video store to pick up several “chicky” choices, my husband had to help me a bit by backing the truck out of the garage…I’m not sure I can drive it yet, it is an OLD stick shift after all! He stalled it many more times than he’ll admit, but eventually he got it in perfect position in our driveway…with plenty of helpful guidance from me which I’m POSITIVE he appreciated! And then it was time for me to play…piling on the pillows and putting out some simple decorations & munchies! All I had to do next was sit back and wait for my friends to arrive! As soon as the sun started to set we popped some corn, kicked off our shoes, and piled in the back of the truck…
a little tailgating, a little movie watching…
a lot of fun!
the bed of this old truck isn’t very big…so it was perfect for just a few girls to pile in without sitting on top of each other! once we finally got it in place i was left to set up my mini tailgate! my kitchen stools and a tiny, tin-top table would be just fine to hold a few snacks…
and since the back might need a little cushy for tushies…i piled on the fluff! borrowing from just about everywhere in my home i came up with plenty of cushions, pillows, and blankets to soften the surface…and sink down in for some comfy movie viewing!
celebrations can always welcome a banner…recognize my dollar bin buntings?
since everyone was bringing something, simple beverages and nibbles were just enough…
mini wine bottles and sparkling waters look adorable in this vintage cup carrier…so excited that i had a use for it!
and since everything was purple…some stripey straws in matching color!
speaking of matching color…a bucket of purple mums with fairy lights illuminated the table just enough to see the goodies when it got dark
super simple!
chex mix, chocolate truffles, & plastic cups to hold the munchies…
popcorn in the kitchen waiting for show time!
extra waters & soda…
i thought it might be nice to set out a step stool…just in case we needed a boost into the truck!
let’s get this movie started!
my sheet got hung once again, this time over the garage door…
and the projector was ready and waiting…
chick flick time!
a wonderful night shared with friends!
cheers!