{ vintage } suitcases
July 14, 2010
I am up to my eyeballs in a teen bedroom makeover...what a before and after should I have to share!
But before that... I did manage to pop in to a local thrift store this morning and score some fun fun fun luggage. The three red ones were nested together with one price tag -- a ridiculous bargain at $3. The blue one has the most gorgeous pale aqua lining.
The teen has her eye on these babies for her upcoming trip to Florida. I love that she can appreciate how fun these are as well and isn't rolling her eyes at my haul.
She IS rolling her eyes at me for locking the blue one by mistake.
We are at 500.
Anyone have a tip for figuring out the combo faster than trying each number 0-999?? We are all ears.
Now if you will excuse me, I have to get back to this:
xoxo
miss chris
OH those suitcases are fabulous!
I look forward to seeing your redo. :) Good luck!
Posted by: Kristin | July 14, 2010 at 02:21 PM
woman. you are killing me here.
Oh, and I'm redoing 3 bedrooms and a family room all at once. Somehow one redo rolled into an avalanche of room reshuffling. Slap me upside the head, will you?
Posted by: Sarah :: greenclogs | July 14, 2010 at 02:24 PM
I covet those red suitcases! $3!!!! I want your thrift store!
Posted by: Lise | July 14, 2010 at 02:28 PM
I have that same blue one! alas, I don't know any tricks for unlocking them.
Posted by: mary | July 14, 2010 at 03:50 PM
Looks like fun - I love those colors together!
Posted by: Nikki | July 14, 2010 at 05:29 PM
wow, awesome haul!
Posted by: Maggie | July 14, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Wow - fabulous suitcases! (good luck with that combination!)
Posted by: kim | July 14, 2010 at 08:16 PM
I can't believe you did the same thing as me! I bought a fabulous red vintage case from the tip shop and couldn't get it open when I got home. In the end I employed a screw driver and forced it...no damage to the case what so ever. I just need to remember not to close it again! Good luck with yours.
Posted by: Rosie | July 15, 2010 at 03:02 AM
Thrift score! I've done the same thing with a couple of locked suitcases. My best advice to to go through all of the "date" numbers first (129 = Jan. 29)...and then on to the 000 - 999 if you have to.
Posted by: julie | July 15, 2010 at 09:36 AM
Love the suitcases! Good luck with the combo.
Posted by: Patty | July 15, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Can you listen to a "click" as you roll each one? Not sure if that works or if it is an myth.
Regardless...you ONLY have 1000 different possibilities! lol
Posted by: katie | July 15, 2010 at 01:46 PM
oh my gosh! those suitcases are so fun!!! lucky girl!!
Posted by: Tracy | July 15, 2010 at 05:40 PM
Oh my gosh I LOVE those red suitcases... jealous!!!
Can't wait to see how the room turns out. :)
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Posted by: Jacinta | July 17, 2010 at 05:34 AM
those suitcases are amazing! the inspiration wheels are turning and I'm quite sure my mind just might explode...but, alas, I shall keep this idea on the back burner. my oldest will be 13 soon, wants a less "girly" room with her sister. pepto pink is on the walls now, might have to change the color scheme for you fabulous suitcase idea....
Posted by: Theresa | July 17, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Uh-oh - I can imagine the horror of realizing what you'd done. And my advice on cracking it? Try 999 first, so it doesn't end up opening on the last combo you try.
Posted by: Ali | July 18, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Cute suitcases. Bummer about locking it. Perhaps try 123 or I agree with 999. Maybe a locksmith could lend a hand...
Posted by: Kim | July 23, 2010 at 07:55 PM