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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Beat up old suitcase full of pretty treasures!

 I found this old suitcase a few months ago and planned to fill it full of old lace and crochet...


It's one of those gloomy dark days that looks like it will rain any minute...but doesn't.

Taking pictures was not working too well, I sure prefer sunny days for this plus I'm solar powered and need those sunny days!

Have no clue who the young girls are but they are all just too sweet!


My fave is this pair of butterfly brooches. They belonged to my mother and I'm sure they came from her mother. My mom would be 99 if she was still alive so the butterflies have to be quite old. (She was born 3 days after the Titanic sunk!)
I have been crazy about them since I can remember, I assume they are just garnets but I would love to find out if they are anything of value...other than sentimental...


An old string of mother of pearl (mop) beads...


Crochet flowers and other pretty laces...
That's a teeny emery strawberry made of silk near the millinery flower.



The old beat up suitcase has a black top, I'm thinking when I have a little more practice at painting flowers that a few pink roses would be perfect! When that happens...I'll post it...if it turns out!

Thanks for stopping!
Linking to;
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Faded Charm for White Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
From My Front Porch To Yours for Treasure Hunt Thursday
Common Ground for Inspiration Friday
The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home
2805 for Potpourri Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

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37 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Thanks for sharing such beautiful laces and the gorgeous butterflies...what a treasure!

    Those photos are really cute, as well.

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  2. DebbieOctober 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the lace you have collected Faye! The butterflies are so pretty too.
    Filling the old suitcase full of such pretty pieces was a great idea.
    xxxooo

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  3. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveOctober 25, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Everything looks so pretty ... I too love your butterflies!

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  4. farmhouse-storyOctober 25, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    beautiful! i just love old laces:)

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  5. Joyce - Quilted NestOctober 25, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Lace in a Case - beautiful!!

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  6. Blessed SerendipityOctober 25, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Pretty pretty pretty! I have some antique lace on my blog right now. I guess it's good that there is still people that appreciate the beauty of something made so long ago.

    xo,
    Danielle

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  7. Cottage and BroomeOctober 25, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Love all the vintage lace, so pretty. Laura Cottage and Broome

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  8. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioOctober 25, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Just beautiful ! and how wonderful you have those gorgeous butterflies.

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  9. EileenOctober 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    How pretty your suitcase looks dressed in all that fine vintage lace. Great idea.

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  10. Shabby chic SandyOctober 25, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    That suitcase is full of crafting heaven!

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  11. FRENCH LAUNDRYOctober 26, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    You had me at antique lace! Happy White Wednesday...

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  12. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 26, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Happy WW Faye!
    Love old suitcases and I also love what you've filled it with!

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  13. Victorian1885October 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I love this post! There is nothing sweeter than a pile of vintage lace & trim! So Romantic!

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  14. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 26, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Lovin you old suitcase filled with all that beautiful vintage lace!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. Gayle Page-RobakOctober 27, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I absolutely love all your beautiful lace. Fabulous!! I am already a follower and I hope you are on my list as well. Enjoy your week. Hugs, Gayle
    http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com

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  16. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 27, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    What a beautiful collection! I would surely have missed that strawberry -- you should take a close up of it so we can really see it! LOVE all of the brooches -- they really don't make jewelry like that anymore! Evert thought of using chalk paint on the case?

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  17. PamelaOctober 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    So lovely! I just adore old photographs! Thanx for coming to party!

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  18. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Love those butterflies.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    LOVE that old suitcase, and LOVE that lace/crochet - wow!

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  20. Honey at 2805October 27, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    A suitcase full of beautiful crochet pieces, lace and butterflies, you found a treasure trove. All are so beautiful, Faye! Where do you locate these beauties?

    I appreciate your participation in Potpourri Friday is appreciated! Many thanks!

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  21. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Just lovely! You touched my heart strings with this post, ... all the things I love rolled in one. Great idea for storage of things that are just too pretty to hide!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  22. TracyOctober 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    So pretty! I love old vintage photos and have them all over the house, and also collect old bits of lace and string crochet. I love your butterflies, they are gorgeous!

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  23. Old Time CindyOctober 27, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    It's all so pretty! I'm one that also needs sunshine in order to function. Not good with dark days!

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  24. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Your suitcase full of lace makes me smile. I love all the rhinestones, especially your mother's beautiful butterfly brooches. Gorgeous!

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  25. Cindy AdkinsOctober 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    This is such a beautiful collection! Your mother's brooches are precious. My Mom's birthstone was garnet! I have some old pillowcases she embroidered and you've inspired me to show them off in a similar way as this! Thanks! I'm your newest follower.
    Cindy

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  26. Debra@CommonGroundOctober 27, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    oooh, I just love goodies in a suitcase, and all your crochet pieces are wonderful, really yummy! thanks for linking up the inspiration, xoxo

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  27. AngelaOctober 28, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I love your garnet butterflies, they are so sweet and your collection of lace is stunning, I love your suitcase just the way it is, but that's just me..
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  28. Esther AsburyOctober 28, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Beautiful! I love your take on the old suitcase - everything goes so well and adds to the vintage feel of the old case. Love those sweet pics you attached to the lid.

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  29. saltbox
    treasures    October 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Lovely suitcase with lacy treasures and beautiful butterfly brooches. What are mop beads?
    Thanks for sharing.
    ~ Julie

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  30. Fishtail CottageOctober 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    loving that suitcase & all the displayed goodies inside! those broaches are so pretty! xoox, tracie

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  31. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydOctober 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    That suitcase is ready to go for some fun Creating~

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  32. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesOctober 28, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    So vintage'y and fun! Like the bits of glamour. Perfect together.

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  33. Doll in the Looking GlassOctober 28, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    What a wonderful way to spend a dreary day -- playing with these lovely laces and jewels.

    I'm your newest follower. Visiting from 2805,
    Debra

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  34. vikkiOctober 30, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Beautiful. I love sentimental things. I too have a brooch that is probably just purple glass and not really amethist, but I have had it since I was a small girl. It belonged to my grandmother who passed away when I was 4 and since that was 53 years ago it has to be quite old, kind of like me. Thanks for sharing your pretties with us.

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  35. Miss Gracie's HouseOctober 31, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Is there anything prettier than a suitcase full of old lace?! GORGEOUS!
    Rene

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  36. The Charm of HomeNovember 1, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Lovely treasures! Thank you for linking it to home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  37. Pam KesslerNovember 3, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I'm drooling over all your lace. Those butterfly pins are great. Wouldn't it be fun to find out that they are rubies? BTW, I just pinned your big lace rose. I'm going to try to make one of those this week. Mine probably won't be that large since I doubt if I can find crocheted lace in that huge size. I'll post about it if I get it done.

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