I don’t even know where this obsession of mine started…probably through blogging. But I have become all about the hunt for genuine vintage suitcases.

I couldn’t even tell you why I love them. It might be the mystery of who owned them, where they traveled to, what they held…

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Or it might be that their smell reminds me so often of my great grandmother’s house.

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It could be that really I’m just amazed at how women back in the day managed to fit all of their travel belongings into one small piece of luggage.

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Or it could be that they just remind me of a simpler time. Before the internet, crazy television shows, smart phones, iPods, computers…..not that I don’t enjoy these things, but I feel life gets so complicated at times due to technology. But no, I will never give up my iPhone. 🙂

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I was surprised at how quickly I was able to find my own set of vintage suitcases at estate sales and flea markets, and the incredibly cheap price I bought them for – blue = $3, green = $2, tweed = $15. Steal, right? They are sitting pretty as my side table in our master bedroom.

I placed a vintage cutting board on top to allow a hard surface for my other pretties to sit on.

I love this handle….

And…they are GREAT for storage! (Shocking, I know) My new Stella and Dot jewels sit happily in the top suitcase.

Have you used any vintage suitcases in your home? 🙂