25 September 2010

Delightful DIY: Luggage Laptop Desk

So speaking of vacation, J and I are currently planning our 2011 holiday.  We have a week and we're contemplating a Boston/Cape Cod trip or a heading west to North Vancouver Island/Tofino.  Any other recommendations to add to the mix?

Don't you just love packing up your luggage as you bubble with anticipation for your departure?  It's one of my favourite parts of travelling!  They truly don't make luggage the way they used to and I love the look of old vintage suitcases in delicious colours like these.


{Images via Pinterest}

I came across this amazing DIY project over at fellow Winnipeg blogger Everything is Ticketyboo that just knocked my socks off and I had to share.  Author Zenbecca turned an old suitcase into the ultimate laptop desk.  It's just so brilliant!


She makes it sound so easy!  And you can pick up gorgeous old character luggage for a steal at most thrift stores and antique shops.  Read all about her delightful DIY here! 

Any other ideas to add to the mix before J and I settle on a vacation destination?  Remember we only have a week and we'd like to keep it in North America for easy access from Winnipeg.  We love to mix exploration with relaxation...

Have a lovely Saturday friends!



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12 comments:

  1. and flowers pick themselvesSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    oooh brilliant is right! love that idea.

    hope you had a wonderful week, my dear!

    xo Alison

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  2. AlyssaSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Well, Lenore, not to be biased, but of course I would recommend Boston and Cape Cod ;) Alyssa of Boston Bee

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  3. miaSeptember 25, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    I grew up in Victoria on Vancouver Island~Tofino and Uculet for sure! There's nothing like that ocean! Lots of great little shops~surfing lessons~it would be a fabulous vacation. Altho, if you could go in the winter to experience storm season, that would be the best!

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  4. CathySeptember 25, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I haven't been to either:( so no recs from me, but enjoy the planning (it's my favorite part!)

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  5. GinaSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:21 PM

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  6. GinaSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    I'm not sure if my comment went through?

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  7. GinaSeptember 25, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    this is awesome!!!! i don't know if i could do something so ambitiuos?

    so when are you going on vacation?

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  8. NutbirdSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    The Cape is really nice but it rains sometimes, so then there is not much to do. Boston is too big for only a few days. Why don't you go to Prince Edward Island or Nova Scotia? I always wanted to go there, also Labrador or Newfoundland. Martha's Vineyard is my favorite and also the coast of Maine. Send for the tourism brochures and see what you like. Ann

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  9. UnknownSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Thanks for featuring my suitcase desk!

    I am finally getting around to setting up a workshop inside the house so that I can get serious about doing more little make-overs like this. I love the almost-instant gratification of doing projects that can be started and finished within a few hours.

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    What an idea, I have to say furniture and its beautiful and amazing.

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Thanks so much for stopping by, I love reading all your comments! If you have a specific question, please email me at lhume1@mts.net. XO Lenore

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