I told you I have lots of baggage, but so did Holly Golightly... so I believe it's a good thing. No but seriously, I love old vintage luggage, especially as display. The bottom case was found at a senior center in Maine for $1.50...quite the steal, I know. The best part is that it still has an international customs stamp on it from the 60's. The trunk was found at UCLA Thrift in Santa Monica for $20. The train travel case matches the bottom Samsonite case identically. It was bought at a vintage store in the Little Ethiopia district of L.A. for $10. I also managed to find the larger case of this tan Samsonite series in Texas for $25, but American Airlines would have made it total $50 to check it on out here.
In Breakfast at Tiffany's, Holly Golighlty leaves her cream luggage by the door. I, too, opted for this placement in my bungalow, but moved it to the bedroom as I was in desperate need for an additional nightstand.
With the suitcases set as an additional nightstand, there is this his/her side of the bed theme going on. I like the masculine and feminine tension played in home design because it makes the space feel more like someone actually lives here. I also used a navy, Jonathan Adler duvet cover with a geometric print to add a more masculine touch with a preppy, frat boy feel. Although, I think the femme side is winning in these domestic quarters.
Now, if only I could get Fred Baby (George Peppard) to come write on this typewriter.
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