Angela Barrow, the downright awesome designer behind Cheek-ie, is skilled at putting old things to good use. In addition to creating awe-inspiring accessories using vintage fabric and fixin’s, she keeps her supplies in her…Caboodle! (Ah, yes—remember those?) Here, she explains how the carry-all, iconic for its organizational powers and retro-fabulousness, became part of her life (again). —poppy

“I purchased it in a thrift store for $2.99 a couple years back in Virginia—a total score! I keep my jewelry supplies in this little guy, which also doubles as a cash box for holiday sales. It becomes really convenient to use as a styling kit on photo shoots, too. I have a bunch of other ones also, including one from when I was 13!” —angela