What to do with old trunks

A vintage 1930's bentwood travel trunk with full fabric lined interior including top tray, polished brass studs & locks, luggage labels and lid stripe detailing.In dark conker brown waxed canvas covered flaxite fibreboard with robust leather corners, studded beech bandings, metal reinforcings with

Last summer we bought a circa 1900 steamer trunk made by L. McBrine and Co. - rather unique having drawers. It was in pretty rough shape, especially the interior with torn and stained fabric. Since I was repurposing it to use in our living room for my knick knacks I didn't go for a full…

Do you know what an steamer trunk is? I had no idea what a steamer trunk was until a friend gave me his trunk to refinish. Honestly, this furniture flip was a l…

This past year I not only married into the Woodward name, but I also married into the military. And with the marriage, along with joy, came . . . stuff.

Incorporating vintage style into your home is an ideal way to provide your space with unique character and charm. Whether it is through bringing in

Toying with antiques can be a perplexing topic. With antiques being so delicate and brittle, it is easy to end up causing permanent damage to your piece while t

Pin It Now! I had this old trunk that my grandparents' had used for storage in their garage when I was a kid, and I have always known that it was destined for greatness!! After many years of not-so-greatness collecting dust in my garage, I am proud to say, it has finally 'arrived'. This was how it began: I chose a cheery, sunshine yellow for the inside. Just for something happy and unexpected. And a soft, calm and cool sage green for the outside. While the paint dried outside, inside I…

I was given a foot locker trunk that belonged to a WWII U.S.Marine. I wanted to honor his service, as well as make a statement coffee table for my living room.…

I think I will never get tired of dusty old trunks and chests. They all have stories hidden away inside. As a kid, I loved looking at the o...

I love using suitcases for storing blankets, candles, books, etc… This suitcase I picked up from the goodwill was very solid but a bit grubby. I pulled out my f…

I love a good vintage steamer trunk. I love restoring them imagining where they may have traveled in their time. This one was rough to start with, but I knew wi…

Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture that you thought was beyond help? You might change your mind after seeing this poor sad little trunk

Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture that you thought was beyond help? You might change your mind after seeing this poor sad little trunk

A few weeks ago I was browsing aimlessly on Pinterest, and I saw a coffee table that I loved. Someone had found an old antique trunk and was using it in their living room. I apparently didn't pin this, but I do remember saying this aloud to MP. He remembers too, which is like a miracle. But anyway, last week my Mom came to visit. She drove to Florida from Missouri. Crazy, yes I know. The reason? She had a car load of furniture and goodies to bring me. I love everything my mom has added to my…

Last year I made a desk similar to this one, but didn't take pictures during the build. So for everyone who wanted a little more detail here it is This is…

A lot of you have been asking me about how to makeover old trunk pieces like this. Aur iss baar, I’ve got just what you asked when I got the opportunity to transform this old treasure. Trunks like...

I have a love for old steamer trunks. I think I have said it before on here, but I'll say it again. For me, it is my love of history, imagining who owned them, what they brought with them, if they were traveling to a foreign land, or just relocating down the road. Aside from…

“Collect things you love, that are authentic to you, and your house becomes your story.” ~Erin Flett, Designer Over 30 years ago, Mr. Cottage and I needed something to put our television on in our newly added family room. Someone told him their parents were selling some old antique ... Read More about Are You Lucky Enough To Own An Old Steamer Trunk?

Incredible steamer trunk makeover takes this vintage trunk from blah to bold!

By removing three layers of paint from the wood and metal on this trunk, it went from drab to fab!