Keep the baggage - it adds character

Good morning readers! Hope everyone had a fabulous Valentine's Day - and for all of you hating on the LOVE day you're in luck - it's over! LOL

I know it's been a little bit since I've last written but until today I didn't have anything cool to share so why waste the space? BUT the good news is today I have something FAB.U.LOUS to post. Those who know me know that I'm obsessed with vintage items - clothing, furniture, books, jewelry, etc. But one of my biggest obsessions is vintage luggage - I love the make-up cases, hat boxes, I love it all! So today I'd like to show you how you can take these amazing items (found at a thrift store for crazy cheap) and turn them into fabulous decor (whether interior or event decor) for any lifestyle.

Let's say you like to entertain (or have a couple of cocktails after work...you know who you are!) - a fantastic decor piece for you would be this trunk bar! Check out what Dane Holweger created from an old trunk! It's not only visually stunning and unique but also useful.

For more of Dane's work please click here.

If you're a pet lover and sick of the pillow/pet bed on the floor check out what some creative Etsy designers are doing with old luggage!

To check out these Etsy designers' shops please click here and here.

Ok - so you don't have a pet and you're not interested in promoting your drinking habits but you've got some bare walls that are in need of some wow factor - how about wall shelving/art work created from old luggage? Check out what www.readymade.com has proposed!

to check out the step by step instructions of how to make this become a reality click here.

Ok - so you don't like drinking, eating, or pets. No worries - I'm sure you have some pens and paperclips that need some organizing. How about taking an old make-up case and turning it into office supply storage? The vintage make-up cases already come with organizational sections so all you have to do is figure out where to put your pens, pencils, staples, paperclips, tape, etc and voila! A beautiful desk/office storage element that keeps the mess hidden but is also very practical and pretty!

Image thanks to Pure Style Home

I can't wait to incorporate luggage in a future wedding design!!!

Thank you to 6th Street Design School for the opening image as well as Ready Made for their inspiration luggage post!