Thursday, February 25, 2010

On the Orient Express

Had I the opportunity to travel on the Orient Express back in the day, I would have had two wishes.



The first would be to have traveled with as lovely a train case as this one.





One must always have both her toiletries and jewels near at hand whilst on a journey.


You just never know what unexpected moment life may throw your way, and to be without hand cream or your pearls could possibly be devastating.





Oh, the second wish?



To help Monsieur Poirot solve the murder case, of course.

17 comments:

Marianne said...

The orient express, what a lovely romantic theme! Now that would be a great idea for an art journal swap.
Love that case, gives flight to your imagination.

Unknown said...

Sigh! I love your photo stories. They always bring me calm & a smile.

FILIGREE MOON said...

Quaint and clever, dahling! ~ Angelaimeallym

Julie said...

Just lovely.

Splashes of Pink and Mint said...

Hahaha, I love your funny second wish! But travelling like this is so elegant! Beautiful pics!

knitterbeader said...

As always, your little stories and your imagination are beautiful. Thee traveling bag with pearls, gloves & hand cream takes us back to another time, right?

Allie said...

What a lovely photo story today! I've always thought a trip on the Orient Express with Hercule Poirot would be exciting and romantic!! You made me smile today, Alisa. :D
~Allie

Lori said...

love your train case Alisa...and the ribbon flower is stunning...did you make it? i really need to learn to make those better...mine just don't have a good shape...

Sharon's Cottage Quilts said...

Oh Alisa it's just beautiful! Lovely Really!! And what a wonderfully romantic trip it would be!
I will have sweet dreams tonight!
Blessings Alisa,
Sharon

Riki Schumacher said...

I got to travel on the Orient Express, about 20 years ago, it was amazing. It did take you back to a simpler, slower lifestyle. The colors and decor were unbelievable. I love your pictures and the collection of wonderful nostalgia. Eye candy for sure. Riki

Charlene said...

LOVE the case! And you staged it all & made it look beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Dorthe said...

Beautifull story and photoes, I would love to join you on that tour!!!

xo Dorthe

Anonymous said...

Alisa, I just discovered another wonderful mystery writer besides Miss Agatha! Her name is Anne Perry.

Lovely photos!
Diane

The Pink Birdhouse said...

A beautiful post with lovely photos. Orient Express, I always wanted to take that trip! I have to agree with Marianne, the theme would make a great art journal swap!! debby

Sherry Williams said...

The train case is so sweet & your imagination is even more sweet!!
hugs,
Sherry

Jennifer said...

What a lovely post! I'm in love with those items!

Cheryl Carey Bass said...

LOL. Yes, of course, to help solve the murder case.