Many years ago DD bought me a lovely vanity case which did great service until finally giving up the ghost. I replaced it with a "free" cosmetics case that came as part of a set from The Body Shop and which has caused frustration ever since as it is not rigid and does not close properly, simply having overlapping flaps on top.
I decided to buy a new, proper, vanity case. Big problem, I just couldn't find one, "There's no call for them". I decided it would have to be vintage and searched all the usual suspects, finally finding what looked like an ideal purchase on Etsy, a Samsonite case at £22. The only problem, it was in America and postage would be £38, hmm.
Last week DH and I decided to go on a jolly to a local antiques centre and I spied this beauty:
It's a good make, Antler, in good condition and doesn't have any "aroma" of past use. It even has the key for the lock. The case was marked at £12 and I cheekily asked if that was the best price, and got a discount to £11. Happy bunny.
So, the project I mentioned last week is to "up cycle" my vanity case. At that price I don't feel obliged to retain the original lining (although it is in good condition, with just the glue becoming brittle and discoloured and the ruching needing re-sticking)
and I am auditioning fabrics to line the case. I'm considering using
Lamifix that I saw demonstrated at FoQ by Empress Mills. I'll share my progress.
