Suitcase-a-palooza!

Yessiree, it's another collection gone wild. (I know, you're not even surprised) Mmmm hmmm, I collect vintage suitcases. Their textures and colors inspire me. Their history. Where have they been? Did they go anyplace exotic like Morocco, of Timbuktu, or maybe Atchison Kansas?
You can tell a well traveled suitcase by the wear and tear on the handles, and the inside of the case. I am especially intrigued about the person that used this suitcase when I when I get one that still may have a surprise inside. You know, like finding a hanky or a hair bow, left behind on accident by the traveler that used it last.

Besides looking so worldly and being so fascinating, vintage suitcases are very practical. They can be used as an accent on top of a ledge or the top of an armoir to add personality to a space.
Stack two or three of them up and they make a fabulous end table. They are oh so handy for storing things in- perfect in a home office or craft room. I keep old photos in some, and I use a couple more to store  my off season shoes hidden away until I need them. Oh, and last but not least, my all time favorite use for an old vintage suitcase is to create a traveling pet bed.
The ones pictured here are just a few of the many that are down at my little shop, waiting to go to new homes. (Hey Michelle, I am talking to you!)

Comments

[Kim]

I love vintage suitcases!! As you can probably tell from my blog. I'm starting to get so many of them that I may have to give some up for my booth.

[clarice]

oh i to love old suitcases and love to stack them. Clarice

[Teresa Sheeley]

I am starting to get a pile of these myself!! I love them!!!

Teresa
xo

[carol]

tracey
P lve old suitcases too!! I have some and i use them for shows
carol

[Daisy Cottage]

Oooh, you have some wonderful ones! I love them too and wonder the same things about their travels..loved seeing a picture of yours!
xo,
Kim