Vintage luggage is a great way to add decor and storage to any room. You have about a kazillion different suitcase decor ideas out there. These here are easy to put together yourself, very usable, and easily my favourite...
I love using suitcases for storing blankets, candles, books, etc… This suitcase I picked up from the goodwill was very solid but a bit grubby. I pulled out my f…
Afternoon folks, time for a lovely real wedding to inspire you.
Sharing a few items I love to travel with including this luggage cover. It may seem odd to some but a nice suitcase can be pricey and this cover really helps protect your investment. It saves your suitcase for scuffs and scrapes and keeps it looking nicer for longer. I also love this travel...
20 DIY Vintage Suitcase Decorating Ideas to create. Vintage suitcases - for accessorizing a room, extra storage or repurposed into a piece of furniture
You would rather let the old suitcases lie around gathering dust than making them dress your home. Am I kidding? No, you can do it! Recycling the old suitcases to decorate your home really is an exciting idea. They can give you an artistic house with personalized decoration style.It is not difficult as long as […]
There's just something about vintage suitcases that I love. Come see how we transformed a boring chest of drawers into a one of a kind stack of suitcases
20 DIY Vintage Suitcase Decorating Ideas to create. Vintage suitcases - for accessorizing a room, extra storage or repurposed into a piece of furniture
Battered, weathered and beautiful, Berber Lodge epitomises low-key luxe away from Marrakech’s well-trodden streets.
Embark on a stylistic journey with 'A World of Style: Integrating Global Decor into Your Home,' exploring how to respectfully and beautifully incorporate international elements into your living spaces. Discover the art of balancing cultural reverence with personal aesthetics and create a home that tells the story of your travels.
Trends from the 2017 Round Top Antiques Week Galvanized everything, woods and whites, nature decor, chicken coop and farmhouse heaven, unique storage ideas, succulents, wooden crates and tons of texture round out the list!
The 'suitcase wall' from the studio of artist Gail Rieke via Cafe Cartolina
Vintage suitcases can become an endless source of inspiration and they are great for upcycling them into various items.
I have recently written a few posts about blogging, which is weird, because I never wanted to be that blogger who just talks about blogging all the time. The fact is, however, that my entire life is dedicated to blogging, either on This Battered Suitcase or for my work. Whether I'm working on my own blog, collaborating with tourism boards, running a major travel brand's blog, consulting travel PRs on who to hire for their campaigns, or giving presentations on working with bloggers and influencers (I still can't say that word without cringing, anyone else?), I am talking about or working with blogs seven days a week. My recent post, When Did Travel Blogging Get So Boring? really hit a nerve, and many people came forward to say that they felt the same way. Because seriously? If I hear one more person say, "It's just about posting good content and using the right hashtags," when giving advice about Instagram, I'm going to... sit behind my laptop and quietly seethe. NO. IT'S NOT JUST THAT. THERE IS SO MUCH MORE. It's complicated sometimes, it's frustrating sometimes, and, most of all, it takes a lot of work. So I decided to write this post: every single thing I know about Instagram. And yes, this is all going to be my subjective advice, my personal opinions, and so on. But what I can tell you is this: a lot of what happens on Instagram is some straight up bullshit, and trust me, you're not imagining things. Ready? Grab your glass of wine and let's do this.
Although I’m sure that I really don’t even need to ask, but just for the fun of it I am. “Do you love old suitcases? Come on, state your case and tell me why. I myself adore them and wish I had more, more, more! Yes, I can be a bit greedy at times. lol! Think of the places they have seen. Why do I want more? Just look at these two stacks from Country Living. Now you’re wanting more too, right? Here’s what I have so far. All have been bought at thrift stores or yard sales. This stack of three beige beauties sits atop an old incubator in our farmhouse basement. They use to be in our bonus room and the grandies loved playing dress up with them. Often after they left I found them full of outfits from the closet. Don’t you love my little $4 garage find quilt. Not only did I get it, but a bag full of other doilies and such for that $4 price. This stack of two is in my sewing room. The top one is actually the case for my old brown sewing machine. The top was in such bad shape that I Mod Podged bird paper to it. The bottom case holds sewing projects. This one was made into a small fairy garden. Regretting that choice. Watering it has caused the leather to peel off the bottom. Now down to the bare wood. Live and learn, right? And here’s one waiting for a make over. Hubby actually sat it outside when cleaning the garage. Guess who will be bringing it back in tomorrow? Rustic charm! I have these 4 large (hard to tell, but they are very big) casters that came with the cabinet we recently bought for my craft room. We didn’t put them on because it was going to make it too tall. Wondering if I could put them on the trunk and have it be a rolling table. And then the question is, should I leave as is; or paint it? State Your Case! You might remember these two that I featured at SYC a while back. I just love the table idea! Before going I have to show you the e-mail pictures I got from my youngest daughter, Kylee a couple days ago. She’s the one traveling Europe with her hubby. Is this case not fabulous? Oh, the places it has been! This is what the e-mail said: “Mom, I am too much like you. Look what I bought in Hungary today. It’s amazing and it was only $15. Don’t know how I am going to get it home:)???” Couldn’t think of a better compliment! hugs, Jann I will be sharing with: Shabby Art Boutique for Shabbilicious Friday The Cottage Market for Junkin Joes Rooted in Thyme for Simple and Sweet Fridays The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday Inspired Sunday at Sunday View
