We Live In An Airstream | The New Homesmiths | Apartment Therapy

In this new six-part series, we meet the people changing how they live - and redefining the meaning of "home" in the process.
For creative couple John Ellis and Laura Preston, living in a 34-foot Airstream means having a different backyard every week or so, meeting new people, and seeing the country. "Being in a new place where you can explore new things you've never seen before, meeting new people you wouldn't necessarily have met if you just lived in one place... just traveling kind of opens you up to more new experiences that you wouldn't necessarily get to have being in one place, that's what I like about it," describes Preston of her favorite part of their mobile lifestyle.
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[@philliplightning]

Oh shit, my wife and I met them a few years ago in Marfa, TX! We were on a 4 month long road trip when we met them. We hung out late into the evening. They're super nice, really cool people. Glad to see they're still doing their thing!

[@misslannie73]

John, I think your father would be proud of you. I have a feeling that he would love you too Laura. Keep living and loving each other and the life you have built xx

[@amandabradley6256]

Charlotte beautifully said!

[@mistervacation23]

Charlotte Shelby, thats who should be investigated.

[@steveosullivan6861]

You two are such a lovely couple! All happiness to you both and your lovely pets!

[@thespankdmonkey]

R.I.P. to your Pops! I am 55 years old and lost my Dad several years back. Really did not realize how much he meant to my life till I lost him. My Mom recently passed from dementia. This looks like the life I would love for me and my wife. Take care and stay safe on the road!

[@toddchesser8647]

I love the idea of living this way, I just think I might have a difficult time letting go of all the trappings of a conventional living situation. Laura, your quilts are beautiful.

[@queendidine]

Visually and audibly very efficient and clearly moderated. 5 stars from my side!!!

[@carlosdejesus5293]

I watched this for the house tour but fell in love with this couple. They’re very likable and flippin cute🥰

[@Boblobblaw88]

Your dad was at your wedding. Of course he was. We are not our bodies --- we are spirits inhabiting them. We are eternal. He is proud as hell. Loved your video!

[@windhorse3889]

Your dad would be very proud of you!!

[@northernsilverstacker1641]

I like the transparency, openness and directness of this video, you see so many folks living in RV's and saying how great it is but you do not hear much about the struggles and the reality of living that lifestyle. There's tradeoffs in everything in life and one constant amongst us all is that you need money and resources; whether you choose to live in an RV, house or apartment.

[@aldralee]

What a lovely couple.

[@Airstream-Inc]

The #LiveRiveted lifestyle is truly the best. John and Laura are inspirations to us!

[@Native-Kitty]

I love their airstream! They did a great job with it. I hope Apartment Therapy does more episodes with this series.

[@teresapadrick7]

Native-Kitty Me, too!😊

[@Rectifiable]

Me three...

[@lorirode-off763]

@2Fine2Be Humble I agree with you. We've been living full time in our 35' Classic Limited for 7 years. It is cozy, but the bathroom is very tight and being in South Dakota we have to winterize it for 6 months of the year. Too big and heavy to pull. It's full of solid oak everything! I can't redecorate it very easily and no space for an indoor garden.

[@lorirode-off763]

@2Fine2Be Humble We put the Duck window insulating plastic on the windows and skylights and the ac unit. It makes a HUGE difference! This past February was below freezing and often below 0° from Super bowl Sunday until the beginning of March. We were cozy with the catalytic heater, fan forced heater and an edenpure electric fan forced heater.

[@lorirode-off763]

@2Fine2Be Humble We did, however, purchase and remodel a 25' Excella Classic to travel with. We call it our vacation home. Last fall, we also put the plastic all in it. I have yet to do it this month. The home (35') is done. We also call the big one the AP, Sr. The shorter one is the AP, Jr. AP stands for Aluminum Palace. My hubby's buddy gave it that name! 😂

[@GeorgeAlexa]

I am sending this link to my son and his wife. They are in their low 30's and should be doing exactly what you are doing!

[@swlucas]

Great video, great people, great couple who are creating a wonderful life together. Thank you .

[@serenakoleno9338]

Love your "Wake up Wednesdays!". Nice job. Very well designed. And love your fur babies. TFS.

[@Herson_ricardo_alarcon]

That bar was a killer!! Heck yeah!!

[@tineal09]

This is a dream! I love to watch things like this

[@nailsdeb]

Thank you for your honesty. So many you tubers paint a false picture. I would love to up size our AS AND do this closer to retirement. Admire your truth ! Thanks for sharing

[@bitethebullet8213]

beautiful quilts!

[@hughsnyder891]

Good for the both of you making it all work. And nice quilts 😎

[@jondecarbonel8158]

I LOVE YOU GUYS! I went cross country with my EX years ago. I wish we had thought of getting an airstream. Would have been bliss. Good trails y'all. You made a wonderful choice. 💖🍃🐺🐾

[@lindaterrell6104]

Jon de Carbonel My husband I went across the country, several times. In a car and a tent. If I ever do it again, I’m renting an RV

[@bon2198]

Your dad is always with you and is definitely proud.

[@rgs6236]

This couple have worked out the secret to happiness 🙏

[@sarahvancina9603]

I’m so glad you made the comment “living on the road isn’t always free”. We’ve been living in our RV for 8 months and people always assume that it’s “free” or that we have no costs. Yes, it’s cheaper than owning our own home but there is still a cost. Love the video!

[@laurapreston4913]

Yes! Definitely not free and not as inexpensive as it used to be. Also not a permanent vacation ;)

[@garylaxton9624]

Where do you go for vacation?

[@sarahvancina9603]

Gary Laxton wherever we want :)

[@rexhargrove5172]

What a beautiful story. I’ll be incorporating “wake up Wednesday” into my weekly schedule from now on.

[@amandabradley6256]

I need to move to the US.....just to buy an airstream! I just love them! Love how these guys are just “living”. Good on them! Dad would be so proud!

[@lillianyoung2129]

Your design is the best I’ve seen so far in an Airstream! Very well thought out & liveable! Congratulations on a great job!

[@erikscott5709]

I think someone is burying the lede here: Are you running Linux as your full time OS? Because, dude, respect. Bonus points.

[@margo3367]

I lived in an airstream one summer in my youth. It was lovely!

[@juliawitt3813]

I am very happy to see people travelling and working fairly ' normal ' businesses. A quilter.....wow....I've only ever seen travel or other kinds of ' bloggers ' . This was very refreshing. Thanks for a great video

[@yardsalepicasso9413]

Amazing wedding! And amazing story. Wish the two of them the best forever!

[@ReadingisMagicTV]

I miss my dad, also. He died in 2003 and as I'm now contemplating restoring a vintage Shasta trailer - I would love to have him at my side. My former husband and I traveled for 3 months two summers in a row, in a great truck camper (with a slideout!) and the experiences we shared were life-changing. Now, alone...well, it will be a new experience, but I'm ready for a challenge. Thanks for the video!

[@graced4844]

their pets are so cute!

[@Wanderns]

Just amazing. Here in Brazil we do not have Airstream, but a really Love it. You are a very kind couple keep your Love and enjoy this journey! Love from Brazil.

[@stevenwilliams1497]

That little white dog 😍🥰😘😘😘

[@mokattravels4824]

My first time seeing your channel. That was film quality, you both speak eloquently, and it was meaningful. Great job. Love the Airstream. I look forward to your videos. We are going to look at Airstreams soon.

[@sueandeva573]

I live near and walk this park which holds many memories for me. Thanks for making a video there.

[@richardreser150]

I must admit that I watched this initially for the Airstream. However, I can relate to the reflection to his father and how it effects the trajectory of your life when you have a loss of that magnitude. We are launching on our first RV adventure before all the children escape, hence watching for the Airstream. But, the human element is why we want to go on the road and this exemplifies that reasoning. Thank you and what a cool video.

[@ziggy33399]

Oh, your dad is proud, I’m sure. What a good son you are. Bet he was at your wedding as well. 🥳 Love your home, love you both.

[@jodyandmichelle1]

Very cute couple and a relatable story for sure. You guys are living the dream for sure!

[@cristinasway3915]

Beautiful and cozy apartment and the doggy on the bed ❤❤❤ sooo freaking cute

[@naivedreamer9088]

Cool! Nice Trailer! Nice review! Thanks!

[@moua0067]

You both inspire my partner and I! May you have continuous joy!

[@deborahfont8697]

Beautiful Home. Beautiful Quilts as well. Good luck with your adventures.

[@markfrank0924]

Very nicely done. The video perhaps the best I have seen, well produced and an interesting story of work and life.

[@brentonjoseph]

Wow! I used to be obsessed with the at blog but I haven't been on it in years. So glad this randomly showed up in my recommendations. What a fantastic video.

[@bbt95762]

Wake Up Wednesdays - love it!

[@shekharmoona544]

OMG his wife can back up a truck and drive with a trailer. He's so lucky!!!

[@lorirode-off763]

LOL!!

[@carolyncoppola974]

Beautiful home! I was so excited when I saw the quilting! Just learning to sew but love both RV and sewing videos - yours provides both! Best wishes to the two of you!

[@pearl7665]

love that dog!

[@paulsmith8212]

Wonderful video. Wish you two, the two beautiful dogs and that happy cat the best! Nice Airstream.

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Your parents must be so proud of you. Congratulations on ur marriage. 💙💜 Fabulous bathroom

[@chilatelover]

Honesty is premium. Thank you

[@Erin-Thor]

Awe! Beautiful dog!

[@tesslacali8655]

Lovely couple and pets.Enjoy your life,yes for some its short,so we must make the most if it.You are both inspiring😘😘

[@1MEANG]

Nice couple living a cool lifestyle! John is a handsome man x His dad would be very proud

[@miriamayala5757]

Love that Laura is a quilter ( like me) on the road there must be some really cool Quilt Shops to explorer :) traveling mercies to you both and may the best is yet to be for you two!!!

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

After 2 years I was done lol- mine went through hurricane Odile.sold it- but I'm 68 1984 airstream looks like yours 32 ft ah you remodeled- nice. Oh and we are infinite beings! Your dad isn't dead dear- his earthly body is but his spiritual/energy isn't. And where he's at is more vibrant and real and incredible than here- he knows your ok- Big hug!

[@richarddutchholland4780]

I could happily live in that space...

[@passion4life986]

He is proud of you and happy for you. 😊

[@miggyz108]

Great work on the airstream 👌

[@AngTheCanadianPilot]

Life should be calm - and you are both blessed - and so are your pets.

[@sherridavis2687]

I can not wait until I am able to travel! Wonderful video safe travels to you both.

[@gumbothundereagle8006]

Amazing! Love ❤️ Y’all! 💪👍🌟🇺🇸

[@jannie690]

First time I have seen your channel. Beautifully done. Authentic. I love that u sew. I travel with my sewing machine too

[@spoonierv1543]

I love their desk! I moved into an Airstream when my illness made living in suburbia difficult (and wrote a book about it!) but right now I just have a stock dinette with one side pulled out to make space for an office chair.

[@dlwatib]

Seems very attractive lifestyle to me, but I feel pretty tied to one place because I'm forced to keep seeing lots of doctors over the course of a year. Silly doctors don't want to keep prescribing things without seeing me every few months.

[@ne1cup]

the silver palace, we called ours Land Yacht, but we have the 25 footer , 2 axial just a little easier to handle... join a park system it will save you money in the long run..Love the video ,...enjoy..

[@josefrootgum]

That airstream is freakin cozy. The pets know it

[@susanpratt3290]

I love your Airstream and what an awesome setup. Your video is really good. The Desk, with the Monitor on a swivel is a great idea, and the desk setup is also great. I also love your pull out shelf with the pull out pantry / bar. That is clever. Your father would be so proud of you. I am new to your channel, just came across it and watched this video.

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

I've been living in my AirSteam for 12 years full time, it is a 34 ft AirSteam Clasic Excella 1000

[@Happycamper89]

Livin' the dream!! Good for you! That's my dream too...

[@servicarrider]

Beautiful work on the Airstream.

[@robw3027]

Nice video guys. All the power to you! Your doing your thing, your way and enjoying it. Love the dogs too. God Bless.

[@tamirenno5845]

Your quilts are beautiful. To be able to do your art, be creative and live as you do...kudos to you! We are getting ready to venture out in our own airstream in a year...we have every intention in buying local as we go.

[@lebon2002be]

Hello from Belgium. Subscribed. I love it !!!

[@00VII]

Beautiful and now looking at quilt. Cheers

[@kevinhanley3023]

Celebrate the relationship you have. It will survive many trailers.

[@annettegraves716]

love the quilts!!

[@fabonikinicole]

Love it!🥰

[@chloeduplessis100]

Beautiful video!

[@moua0067]

Your dad is proud of you. Any dad would be!

[@anneliesjoss]

We keep going back and forth on if we should get an Airstream to travel in, or a van...... Watching your video, I’m so much more tempted again to get an Airstream for us to renovate and travel this continent, meet people, see beautiful places. We’ll probably do a smaller version of yours 😊

[@maxmohanmedia98]

Beautiful quilts!

[@laurapreston4913]

Thank you!

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

Best effects on KZbin

[@daniel_8181]

what a nice couple ...I hope you are doing well.

[@andrepapa3352]

Great Video - Great Couple !

[@KimHughesRealEstateVA]

This is awesome. We have talked about hitting the road since my company is virtual I can work anywhere with an Internet connection. It might happen sooner than later. :)

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Kim Hughes Go for it honey! take a chance!

[@spoonierv1543]

I did it, pushed by an illness that made living in suburbia difficult. I am soooo much less isolated in rv-land than I was as a home-based worker in suburbia, I love it.

[@michael-dg7ii]

spare job ma'am?

[@wbraddock62]

That's awesome, I am semi retired and want to do the same so bad,I am an master RV tech with a mobile service and in business for 18 years now and Airstream is the only way to travel like that!!! Wish the best of luck in your travels, maybe if things work out we might cross trails someday!!🎣😎😂👍👍

[@2000talon]

Nice video story❤️ Triple axle airstream looks great I named my 62' globetrotter globey,,first night back on the Rd can't sleep I'm so excited .feels good to be on the Rd again💟

[@glenysperry3421]

I am a quilter since I retired. I was wondering where you put your batting, backing, tools etc. Then you pulled up the bed, brilliant! Love the modern style of quilts.

[@Truth-will-set-you-free]

That is awesome, I would consider you both to be most wise and down to earth. What a fantastic adventure, wish I had done something like that.

[@donnasantopietro1901]

Just watched your video. I was totally taken in awe by the pics at the end. What an unbelievable experience!!! We have our airstream on the market to sell but I think you’ve just changed our minds 🤍 Enjoy and keep exploring. Hope to meet u both on the road someday 😊

[@paulbradbury5792]

The quilts are pretty cool, it's good work :)

[@jacquelyngonzales7006]

Wow very nice design and the lay out is perfect i do want to point out i do believe in the afterlife and your father is around you and im pretty sure he was at your wedding and loves lauren because she makes you happy you make ger happy you two have a beautiful love story just how it all started keep dreaming because it's free and keep do what makes you both happy

[@mappedoutmoney]

Love it! High five for the airstream people :)

[@Barchenhund]

Damn that thing is the mother ship, it’s huge. You two did an awesome job renovating your home. Okay now get on it and finish the bathroom. As Rod Stewart said long ago, some guys have all the luck.

[@Gusinabus]

Great video - well edited - great story

[@cd2659]

Your home is truly beautiful.

[@randihigginbotham5070]

Could watch a series on this; of their pictures and stories. Where the litter box is. Just so interesting 💕

[@penelopedinkledongs7178]

*Love this ♡*