Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: Must. Get. Suitcase.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Must. Get. Suitcase.

See this suitcase? See how cute it is with a baby in it?? And those men's shirts? With a baby on top of them? Don't you think I really really need those? So... if any of my amazing family and friend DI shoppers finds me one or two suitcases like these, I'll pay you for them, or give you a free photo session, or WHATEVER. I just have to have one! p.s.... and beanies too...

8 comments:

Amy said...: I will keep my eyes open for some!; 7:48 PM
jen said...: Lots of beanies on etsy.com or you could make your own (I can't real knit but I can do the knifty knitters).; 10:29 PM
Anonymous said...: I thought you wanted the suitcase to sneak a baby!!!! I was going to tell you sneak one for me too!!! ;)Look on ebay!; 1:48 AM
haley said...: i know where to get them... and they are about $20 a piece last i checked. the local antique store has about 20 of them scattered in there shop. next time you are here i'll take you over (it's one of marci's favorite stops). you an still try di, but i doubt you'll find one like that (coming from a lady that searched high and low for suitcases last christmas); 9:52 AM
Dallas said...: When my grandfather passed away, we had an estate sale, and there was probably twenty or so suitcases just like that in their garage. I didn't have any use for them though. Does this comment help? :); 10:15 AM
Mindy said...: Dallas! You didn't save me a few? ;)

Haley, sounds perfect!!! I can't wait to go! Do they always have suitcases,or do you think there's a chance they might get gone?

Kim... I hadn't thought of THAT use for the suitcases... great idea! ;)

Jen, I don't know how well I'd do at knitting... I'll have to check etsy. :); 10:43 AM
Janice {Run Far} said...: hope you find one. Great pics.; 3:55 PM
mommymelb said...: Beautiful! I have my mom, (who is a great finder of things) looking too!

I really really love your pictures, you're so talented Mindy!; 5:09 PM

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