A while back I purchased an old vintage train case at a yard sale. I paid $5.00 for the case. I had always admired my friend June’s train case that she had refurbished several years ago and wanted to do one for myself. I definitely will be on the lookout for more bargain buys at local thrift stores and yard sales for more cases. I had a lot of fun doing this project. I certainly found this a challenge, however, I learned a lot with this one hopefully it will be easier next time, lol!!!
These are few of my before and after photos. I know some of the photos may seem repetitious, however, I tried to show before and after views at different angles. I will post more of the finished views as I didn’t take as many photos during the process of restoring the train case. I was happy that the original mirror was still intact. The mirror has some wear, but that just gives it character.
Yard Sale Purchase vintage train case “Lady Baltimore”
Phase I:
painted with Valspar Satin “Thistle Field”
Phase II:
painted over Valspar Satin paint with Annie Sloan “Old White”
I wiped with wet soft cloth as I went along to give it the shabby chic look.
Phase III:
I lined the inside with vintage print roses pink and cream fabric purchased from
Hobby Lobby, trimmed edges with satin picot edge ribbon.
Different views of finished case showing off vintage laces.
