Finding Vintage Suitcases

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I've been finding vintage suitcases lately.  Lucky me!  Goodwill and flea markets.  Didn't set out to find them, they found me.  Don't you love when that happens?

My daughter is about to get her first apartment! I'll be helping her decorate and fortunately, she loves vintage.

This is the set I'm giving her.

I like that all 3 match and love the brand name.

The other 3 finds will be used in one of my son's rooms. 

These belonged to missionaries to Sweden.  Love that some of the tags and stickers are still in tact.

All of them were real bargains. 

Now, for myself, I'd love to find a set of these...

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So many ways to decorate with suitcases.

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Even pets like them.

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Or what about a medicine cabinet?

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There's the Louis Vitton again. 

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Posting to All Things Inspired,  Nifty Thrifty Tuesday , Wow Us Wednesday , Vintage Inspiration Friday, ,Feather Your Nest, Inspiration Friday, Show and Tell Friday
There's got to be a set waiting on me somewhere...

The Beautiful Homes of Ann-Marie and Alison

Could it be another Ann-Marie?  Yes!  And another beautiful home! I love new blogs. Seek them out actually. So when I saw the name "Ann-Marie" yet again, I  knew her blog had to be lovely.  Then lucky for me, I also found Alison. Their blogs are featured all over blog land and I'm joining in.

Ann-Marie is the author of Brambly Home and Garden.  She and her husband love the English style.  They are designers and landscapers who really know how to team up to create a beautiful home and breathtaking gardens.

Isn't that just the dreamiest?  Hop on over there to see more beauty.

Alison is the author of The Polohouse. When I saw polo, silver, farmhouse and tartan plaid all in one header, I was all over it.  Her lovely home lives up to its name.

Alison and her family live in a former polo barn and stable that was converted into a house.  She is a designer and antique dealer.

Her kitchen is to die for.  The whole house is over the top charming! Swing by to be swooned. 

Thank you Ann-marie and Alison for gracing the pages of Beatrice Banks with your stunning homes. For those who pay a visit, tell them B sent you.




And this my friends, is why I blog.  It's like looking at magazines, only better because it doesn't cost a thing!
Happy Blogging!

Annamarie's Home Tour

Last week, I told you the story of how I met Annamarie (here.)  It has been my most popular post to date. Thanks for all of your wonderful comments.  As promised, today we'll tour the inside. You are going to love it.

Annamarie says she has ordered 2 wing chairs in white and ruffles to put in front of the fireplace.

Wasn't this a sweet treat?  
There's more!  Come back next weekend to see her bedroom and bath!
Posting to-
Show and Tell at My Romantic Home
Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound
Show Off Your Cottage Monday at The House in the Roses
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

I'm happy to share these photos but please give credit back to this blog as Annamarie was so generous to let me use them. Thank you!