Look what I bought the other day when I was antique shopping with my daughters-in-law (we had left the kids with the dads and Papa!). Bob’s mom had a whole set of this Samsonite luggage, which I now have, but she didn’t have this piece. I just love the shape of it.
I just had to have it–and it wasn’t very expensive. And, after an afternoon of shopping, it was the only thing in the back of the car. Bob was so pleased to see that I hadn’t bought a lot of “stuff.”
Of course, what he didn’t know is that as we shopped, I stuffed my stuff into my new trunk! And boy am I a good stuffer. Here’s what it looked like when we got home and I took it into the guest room to open it. Of course as we unloaded the car, and Bob started to pick up my new suitcase, I quickly reached in front of him and said, “Oh no, I’ve got this,” just in case the weight gave it away! So, what did I manage to get in there? One very lumpy (but cheap) quilt…
…some adorable building blocks with letters and images…
…and sweet clothes pin holder…
…a wonderfully illustrated children’s book called Merry Murphy that stars a potato. The end papers were beautiful.
It was a rebus book! Some of the words were replaced by pictures.
I also bought this apron…
…and this apron…
…and this Hey Diddle Diddle crib cover.
Lastly, there was this rolling cookie cutter that I couldn’t resist–and I still had a little room for another treasure in my trunk!
Good thing Bob doesn’t read my blog!
8 Responses
February 9th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
What a loot! You go, girl! Love the blocks and the book, and of course, the stealthy trunk!
Funny, I was just razzing my hubby last night that he never reads my blog….but now I’m rethinking my position on it! LOL
February 9th, 2011 at 10:38 pm
What a good packer you are! I love all your treasurers.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:23 pm
k, where was I for about 5 of those things!? lol.
and yes, Jen and I took notes on “packing” lol!!
February 10th, 2011 at 5:01 am
Girl, you can really cram in the treasures!! That should be your new shopping bag!! I can see you taking that to market!! xo
February 10th, 2011 at 6:39 am
Wow! I love it! And all the items you bought. Love the blocks and the cookie cutter: what finds!
February 11th, 2011 at 6:34 am
Wow! I wish I could go hunting for goodies with you. LOL But seriously, if you EVER come across another Samsonite Hat Case like you got, Iwould like to have one. My Mother had a set and had a Hat Case like that. You can contact me anytime and I will gladly send you the money.
I look forward to seeing more of your great finds.
February 11th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
You did a fantastic job filling the Samsonite Case. And I was thrilled, I HAVE one. I couldn’t believe it when I saw it. I better go to the attic and make sure I didn’t pack anything in it before putting it up there! I know I won’t find treasures like you though. Actually have several pieces in that set, boy was it heavy!!!!
February 11th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Rebecca, I have several pieces, too. I especially love that my mother-in-law called the train case her “face case!”
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