there is something about the aesthetics of an old suitcase: the worn leather, the engraved initials, the story, the travels...it can bring an automatic interest into a room! i personally love ones w/ stripes; and stacking one on top of another always makes a great statement!
There is something so charming about a piece of vintage luggage. I love this post!
ReplyDeleteI love vintage suitcases as well. I like knowing that a piece has character and a history to it. I don't have any in my home, but I would love to get my hands on some soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the second image! They look perfect together. I actually have an Aunt who was friends with Bing Crosby's wife and when Bing passed away, his wife gave my aunt one of his suitcases with his initials on it. Now my parents have it in their attic. There is a rumor that he was carrying it in one of his movies! I think I might have to rummage through my parents attic and um *borrow* this one!
ReplyDeleteOne of my mom's friends found an entire set of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage in the attic of an old home that she bought in Summerville years and years ago. Courtney Cox Arquette bought them from her!
ReplyDeletefirst of all love that word 'aesthetics'. chill.
ReplyDeletesecond of all, love vintagie suitcases. yes please. i also love mixing those with some hat boxes. fun!
Love these!!
ReplyDeletei love vintage luggage; imagine the stories they could tell!
ReplyDeletethey have such history...i have my father's mother's...it is very old and worn and looks similar to the ones in the second picture.
ReplyDeletemy initials are "LJ"...
ReplyDeletethat one is my favorite~
SO glad I found you.
Enjoy your blog. YOu might like this site, which is a very cool use of a vintage suitcase!!
ReplyDeletehttp://tracyporter.com/blog/soulful-nesting-decorating/tracy-porter-decorating-diy-crafting-a-vintage-suitcase-into-a-charming-shelf
I live in Conway....I was just in Charleston yesterday....love it there!!
How funny to see my flickr photo on another blog! They ARE great suitcases and have been moved down to our "designer mancave" basement. Off to enjoy the rest of your blog!
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these are wonderful photos, I love the vintage suitcase!
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