Nine Ways With: A Vintage Suitcase

I just love the idea of vintage upcycling: taking something old and tattered and giving it a new life as something else.  

It is amazing how many creative ideas are out there for upcycling a vintage suitcase.  These are easy to pick up at second-hand shops.  Often they are in great condition and so cheap!  

Here are 9 of the best ideas - from cute side-tables to shelving to craft storage! I am in love.

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Summer Dreaming

With only 10 days to go until the official end of winter here in New Zealand, I have been dreaming of summer and all of the amazing things that go with it.  

My 11 favourite things about summer are...

• the feel of the sun on bare skin
• being able to chuck on a dress and leave the house looking good
• salads for dinner
• the way the days seem to last forever
• having a picnic underneath a shady tree
• wearing my hair down
• biking along beside the ocean 
• ice cold drinks on a hot day
• bare feet in long grass
• white dresses - you can never have too many!
• having a bonfire on the beach
• gelato

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I might be getting a little bit ahead of myself though as I have to get through spring first!  Oh but there are so many things to love about spring...