Never Judge A Book By It's Cover. . .

We have all heard the expression I chose for today's post:  we apply it to people, movies, restaurants, clothing and even books (which only makes sense, right?)  It can pretty much be used whenever something we don't expect comes from something we weren't expecting. . .

Which brings me to THE SUITCASE.  It is a very sad little case, made of some sort of man made material and it bears the wounds of a well traveled owner. . .every mark and scuff can tell a story, I am certain.  I know this because when I walked into my husband's office on Friday afternoon and saw this suitcase I knew immediately who had left it and that the next hour would be the equivalent of an archaeologist brushing away dirt to find an even older Dead Sea Scroll. . .okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration but if you read my column you know where I am going with this!

I slowly unzipped the double zipper's (carefully tied together with a twist~tie from a loaf of bread) and lifted the lid to VINTAGE HEAVEN. . .and THIS is what I found: 

1950's Crinolines and a slew of gorgeous hats from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. . .but that is not all. . .an armful of beautiful dresses from the same era which are hanging in my laundry room right now, waiting to be pressed and to make their way to the showroom floor!! 

I was on the verge of tears as my daughter and I slowly unwrapped each carefully packed layer of hats, petticoats and dresses that my friend Joleen brought for me from her mother's estate. . .I have shown you the last lot of things she brought to me in an earlier post and she promised me a bunch of Vintage Hats from her next trip. . .they are helping her Mom "clean up a bit" around the house and on top of all that she is taking the time to save and transport some Vintage Treasures for me!  How amazing is that?????!!!!

A BIG THANK YOU TO JOLEEN & JACK. . .(sorry about the extra suitcase, Jack!  I know you probably end up carrying it!)  You two are the King and Queen!!   And from the great movie STEEL MAGNOLIA'S I can say:  " You know I love you more than my luggage!" !!!! (Or should I say more than your luggage?)

So in the end, I don't care what the suitcase looks like on the outside. . .because it is what is on the inside that counts!  And the next time you are at the luggage belt waiting. . .endlessly . . .looking at all those black & grey vinyl bags just remember today's post!!

I will be very busy in the showroom getting these gems ready for the boutique. . .if you don't find me here I'll be over at

"le boutique" .  Make sure to say hello if you visit! 

Have a great weekend and don't forget to wear something Vintage today!!!

Michelle