What can I do with my grandmas old travel case?

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It is from the 1930's.  Should I restore it, up cycle it, hmmmm? I don't plan to use it as a travel case, but don't want to toss it either.

Michelle Leslie · Answer

If you add some legs it would make an awesome side table. You could also attach it to a wall, add some shelves and it would look lovely as a little cupboard perhaps in the bathroom.

Valerie · Answer

I like the idea of putting legs on to it.     As you have a meditation space, I would use it to store all your little bits and pieces, kind of like a meditation memory box.    I think it is a beautiful piece, and something that you can cherish for years to come.

Shelli Dall Lindenfeld · Answer

I have mine on a shelf, opened and used it to put family photos in

Peggy Scarsella · Answer

You could use it in two ways: 1) In the bathroom with rolled towels, sponges and spa products, 2) in a guest room as a comfort/welcome kit with magazines, maps, snacks, toiletries, candle, etc.

Sandra Allen · Answer

As a crocheter, I love containers all over my house with balls of yarn in them.  I would put a box inside upside down so that just the top row of yarn balls show.

Mikkigirl · Answer

You could use it in the bathroom-fill with rolled up towels, toiletries, etc, for guests.

Jjarnett · Answer

I see your love for flowers.  Why not put pretty fake plants/flowers & use it as a decorative element in you home.

Trisha · Answer

I have a case like that and turned it into a n embellished,  totally girly, toolbox to keep in the kitchen for little jobs so I don't have to run down to the basement.

Karen Lane Slocum · Answer

I saw another great use as a charging station for all your gadgets. http://www.designsponge.com/2012/02/diy-project-vintage-suitcase-charging-station.html

Mavis McLeod · Answer

I have two cases belonging to me and my mom when we were traveling the world when Dad was in the military.  I have them in my craft room  organized with paints in one and punches in the other.  I treat the outside with jergen hand lotion to keep the outside from drying out.  They look great open or closed. I say use it.  The ideas above are great.  Loved the bathroom idea.

Joy3580525 · Answer

use it as a keepsake holder, put scarves, gloves, handkerchief, jewelry, leave it open and  hang some over the side and some over the top and make it a conversation piece. Would be cute on a table in an entrance or on a hearth and bring back memories of your grandmother.

Pam · Answer

I can see it as really cool storage case. Use it for Jewelry or sewing stuff. I would use it for my sewing stuff and then it can be in a closet or sitting out and viewed.

Wendy Johnson · Answer

I personally like the picture, keepsake ideas,  I would preserve those initials even if you do something to the outside.

Ali · Answer

Keep your bathing suits, or similar off season items in it in your closet.

Terri Hendricks · Answer

I put 3 or 4 legs on it and use it as a side table (with storage)

Sherrie · Answer

I would put lots of travel stickers on the outside , perhaps from places she visited, and put any keepsakes you were lucky enough to inherit on the inside as a memorial to her.  Her great, great grandchildren would treasure it.

Lynn Palmatier · Answer

I have something similar, but not as old or as big.  I got jewelry trays that fit perfectly into the box and layered the boxes.  I now use it as a jewelry case where I can have a [lace for earrings and pins and bracelets.

Sirkku · Answer

Keep and restore it, there are lot of ideas on the net how to use it as a deco

Mikki · Answer

I would add legs and use as a night stand or add some cup hooks inside and hang it sideways on the wall or add thin, tall legs for a jewelry armoire.  You could also use as make up storage in a bathroom.

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