Much like the story of our little vintage camper, the story of Hayden II Bahr is always evolving. When I was little, I would always daydream about having my own shop in our small town. I loved fashion and seeing all the different types of trends, even if it wasn’t a style I would particularly wear. My parents always told me that I had the entrepreneur gene and that it came naturally. My grandparen
ts on my mother’s side ran their own businesses and my great grandmother on my father’s opened up a section in her husband’s grocery store for clothing. She eventually went on to open a clothing and antique store of her own, which in that day in time was a pretty big deal to have a woman-owned business. I watched a small space in downtown Dade City sit vacant for a while before finally reaching out to take a look. It needed A LOT of work, but I was ready to dive in and rent that tiny storefront in my hometown. I transitioned the hot pink and purple building into Hayden Boutique, where so many locals loved to come and pick something out for themselves or to find the perfect gift for someone. When I closed my doors, it had always been on my heart to have a pop-up shop. I knew that Hayden Boutique would have to make a comeback someday, somehow. Fast forward to a couple of years ago when I had this crazy idea–a pipe dream if you will. I searched high and low for the perfect vintage camper to use as a pop-up shop. Without any luck for a while, it wasn’t until the lockdown that I found the perfect one for my vision. What some may say was the worst timing….I used it as a leap of faith, picked that baby up, and fixed it up with the help of my husband. Since then, this venture has become so much more than just a mobile pop-up for my small shop. This camper can be used and rented out by any small business or local event. The options are truly endless...much like the things you dream and wish for :)
