Sunday, May 26, 2013

I Should Not Have .......But I Fell in Love!

I know , I know  I am packing up to move BUT all those country drives means lots of op-shops, garage sales , antique markets and 2 things I really, really love collecting are old luggage and vintage quilts, and old red and gold books!!!
 
I just had to have this gorgeous navy and tan leather suitcase, even the silk lining is beautiful
 
 
and it has gold initials on the front
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And to make my week complete a huge vintage quilt for $15...I have another almost identical
 
 
 
 
 
 





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36 comments:

  1. Shabby Brocante, KarenMay 26, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Great finds! I love the things you collect!
    Hope you having a great weekend!
    Karen

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  2. paisleysummerMay 26, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    What a great suitcase and amazing to find a quilt like that. So much work must have gone into it! x

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    1. MegMay 26, 2013 at 6:44 PM

      Thanks Penny...I really shouldn't be buying at the moment!

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  3. ZaraMay 26, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Vintage suitcase tower- so beautiful and practical.
    and the quilt is stunning. x

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  4. MegMay 26, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    I think I had better stop with the tower stack now Zara :-)

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  5. Vintage Tea TimeMay 26, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    The quilt is beautiful! And I can never resist suitcases - I love the really old, tatty ones, often lined with an old newspaper or fading wallpaper, with leftovers from a previous, long-ago owner, like hair clips or a comb. I once found one that had some lovely old letters in a pocket :) X

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  6. MegMay 26, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    ohhh...I would love to find letters!!

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  7. greenthumbMay 26, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    My mum made a quilt a bit like that all hand sewn, it took years.

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  8. Vintage Bird GirlMay 26, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Oh I ADORE that quilt....what a wonderful find. And of course the suitcase is superb as well! Xx

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  9. My Garden DiariesMay 27, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    That quilt is gorgeous! WOW! And the luggage...you can never go wrong and your collection is fantastic!!!

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  10. MegMay 27, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Thanks Nicole!

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  11. Emma Kate at Paint and StyleMay 28, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    What a lovely quilt! Brilliant find!

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  12. MegMay 28, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Thankyou Emma

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  13. Donna WilkesMay 28, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Even if the moving van was headed down the street, I would have bought that gorgeous blue suitcase. Just think, you can pack your books and quilts in it.

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  14. Korrie@RedHenHomeMay 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Oh, beautiful finds! I'm jealous!

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  15. MaxMay 28, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    my goodness, don't you have all the op-shopping luck! the book is especially beautiful x

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  16. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaMay 28, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Great finds! ... amazing collection of suitcases :) The quilt is stunning! Greetings from sunny S-E Qld♥ ~Pernilla

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  17. ThrifterSistersMay 29, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    I am stunned that you found that quilt for so cheap!! Good for you:-)

    Erica

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  18. Town and Country GalsMay 29, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    What an amazing deal you got on that fabulous quilt! It's gorgeous! Your suitcase is very cool, love the color. I've been collecting suitcases for many years, they are my favorite things!
    Rebecca


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    1. MegMay 30, 2013 at 7:26 AM

      Hi Rebecca...I'm totally addicted to them!

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  19. megMay 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Oh I LOVE your suitcase. Especially since MD were my initials till I married.

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  20. Heather@Tatter and FrayMay 30, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    I always love everything you find, Meg! Quilts are one thing that NO ONE should pass up, in my opinion! ;)

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  21. MegMay 30, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    It's starting to get a bit squeezy in my quilt cupboard though...our new home ( we don't move in till Aug) has storage issues

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  22. Tazas y CuentosMay 31, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I love those suitcases, and with initials...fantastic!
    Besos from Argentina, Silvina

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  23. MegMay 31, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Thankyou for visiting Silvina x

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  24. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 31, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    It was definitely your lucky week. The suitcase is in such good condition, and the quilt is gorgeous...what a bargain.

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  25. MegMay 31, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Hi Betsy...thankyou

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  26. Linda @ A La CarteMay 31, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Love your vintage suitcases! I would have trouble passing them up also! Thanks for linking with Diann and I at TTF this week!

    Linda

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  27. Debra@CommonGroundJune 6, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    you scored!! love that blue monogrammed suitcase! who could resist?

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  28. MegJune 6, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Not me......I'm addicted to luggage !

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  29. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJune 6, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I have a soft spot for vintage bags and cases Meg and love your finds. Thank you for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday.

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  30. Linda WalkerJune 28, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    lots of oohs and aahs here, quilt is beautiful....I have been watching a cotton coverlet at my favorite vintage shop. I check back often in hopes that the price will be reduced but I may just have to scoop it up at some point!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

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I love to hear from you and appreciate your messages. Meg xx