Friday 10 June 2011

Vintage Solution

I got some very strange looks as I carted my newly bought vintage suitcases home this week. There we were youngest in double pushchair sat next to 3 suitcases piled on top of one another in the seat next to her, with #2 walking alongside. Not only did we get some puzzled glances we also got some odd comments! I couldn't decide in the end if people thought it was cruel that my 3 year old was having to walk whilst the suitcases travelled in style or if they thought I was a gypsy travelling alone with two young kids either way, I couldn't help but laugh!


And here they are safely at home with the other two I bought a few weeks ago. I must say I am totally in love with there usefulness and charm. Each one is so different, in size, colour and in condition, and even the most scruffiest one tells a story. The large suitcase on the bottom fascinates me with its stickers of countries visited.


To me , they conjure up some fantastic images and stories in my mind!


They work so well storing all my excess fabric and are great for transporting my handmade goods to the fairs, it was an ingenious idea of Mr D, though at the time of suggesting it I don't think he was expecting five to appear in our bedroom! He is beginning to think a studio would be a very good idea, I wish!!
For now I will be grateful for my new found storage solution, at least they stack neatly away on top of my wardrobe and I can spend my nights dreaming of where they have travelled and what they have seen.
I can imagine they have a tale or too to tell!

10 comments:

  1. Thank you for visiting my blog. Yes, Cowslip is near Launceston in Cornwall. You must, must go. The place is inspirational and full of yummy fabric. There is a wonderful restaurant there too so well worth a visit for the day. Donna x

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  2. Shame you can't come tomorrow as Jo is having a charity sale and a tea party in her barn. I am taking lots of fabrics to have a stall there. Someone is going to run it for me while I sew!

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  3. Gorgeous cases, I love it when people use these for their craft stalls, such a good look!

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  4. Oh wow I love them! What a brilliant idea. I am going to keep an eye out for some... p.s. thank you for you kind comments about the shop. Lou x

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  5. I have suitcase envy now, I have a couple - one also stuffed with fabric, I think I need more!

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  6. Oh! They are so lovely! I'm hankering after a stack of my own... I only have one so far.

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  7. they look fantastic. i had to give up the pushchair a couple of years ago and I still miss it for piling up shopping!

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  8. I think they are great, I used to have a collection of old suitcases but when I met M and he got annoyed with all my 'stuff' I got rid of them all, something I really regret now. They look especially nice all stacked up together. Bethx

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  9. Hi there! Just found your blog and I'm really enjoying wandering through your posts! I love the fabrics you put together, especially on your lovely bibs! Great work!

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  10. Oh lovely! I am rather jealous! What a great find :)
    Ali
    x

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