Coffered Ceilings

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When walking through model homes, I always look for architectural details.  One that especially gets my attention are coffered ceilings.  Something about them makes the room feel so much grander and finished.  I would love to have them in our dining room but our downstairs is open with no walls to separate the dining room from the rest of the space.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="427" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/ce21d73a01f696cf_8-4966/contemporary-dining-room.jpg" width="640" /> </span></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/4958046/Downtown-High-Rise-contemporary-dining-room-chicago" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/highgatebuilders/highgate-builders" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/44c12a3c0ccc768c_8-1000/traditional-living-room.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/80660/Surf-Road-House-11-traditional-living-room-new-york" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/070168a40f8ef24d_8-0178/traditional-dining-room.jpg" width="474" /></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/824158/Spanish-Revival-Addition---Remodel---Dining-Room-traditional-dining-room-minneapolis" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></span></a><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/trehus/trehus-architectsinterior-designersbuilders" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We've even kicked around the idea of adding them in the master bedroom since we have a trey ceiling.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8635247919_c015110133_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8635247919_c015110133_z.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://andrewrachelashmore.blogspot.com/2013/04/house-tour-master-bedroom.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dianegerardidesign.com/Greenwich-Estate-portfolio.php" target="_blank"></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> This one is more board and batten but I think would be fairly easy to do.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d2/a9/35/d2a935798baee841b8cc4f6f7ded84f8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.homesbyclarkco.com/old-gallery-page/" target="_blank">source</a> </span></span></div></div><div style="color: #444444;"><br /><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Do you love coffered ceilings too?</span></span></span><br /><br /></div><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're reading <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/06/coffered-ceilings.html" target="_blank">Coffered Ceilings</a> by Andrea, originally posted on <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorating Cents</a>.  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on <a href="http://facebook.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2813012" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>, and <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>.</span></span>

Coffered Ceilings

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Friday Five

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well, it's the last Friday in June.  It seems like this summer is just passing us by.  We're headed out of town again this weekend so I don't see any projects going down.  I've tried to do a few things here and there to keep me from totally going stir crazy.  I have to be doing something all the time.  Ask my husband.  I tend to be a busy body.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1)</span> With Target's outdoor clearance happening right now, I was able to get this outdoor furniture set for cheap.  $212 to be exact.  That's cheaper than the the regular price of the loveseat alone.  The pieces in this set were marked down 50% with the exception of the table.  It was marked down 70%.  I used the Cartwheel deal that gave me an additional 10% and then 5% with my Redcard.  I stopped in yesterday to grab a few pillows and there wasn't much left so hurry in if you want to get anything.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhD2bYygBWpF3Dfq6qUo6d-8zB50DrgOSmUMTK8rDsu-Y5ktklCZezDnUGwS9Qo6vfYmcmtwaD6du0r_A3Zep2I0DcUSM017s3QPQXxyE38iHcaO1ahddcLLcMQ-X55X0Tp0K0Nhpwkg/s1600/IMG_3660.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhD2bYygBWpF3Dfq6qUo6d-8zB50DrgOSmUMTK8rDsu-Y5ktklCZezDnUGwS9Qo6vfYmcmtwaD6du0r_A3Zep2I0DcUSM017s3QPQXxyE38iHcaO1ahddcLLcMQ-X55X0Tp0K0Nhpwkg/s1600/IMG_3660.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2)</span> I absolutely love this black and white <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sebastians-starscape-my-room-205065" target="_blank">boys room</a>.  I usually love color in a room but this palette was done so well.  Maybe the next room for one of my kids will be black and white.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53a60ff1697ab05ea100b203/_w.540_s.fit_/SandM_005C_low.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53a60ff1697ab05ea100b203/_w.540_s.fit_/SandM_005C_low.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3)</span> I told you about Apartment Therapy's Small Cool Contest a <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/05/designing-small-spaces.html" target="_blank">few weeks back</a>.  They have announced the winners.  For the United States, this <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tiffany-allans-ship-captains-studio-small-cool-contest-204570" target="_blank">350 square foot</a> apartment owned by a couple in Brooklyn won.  They really got a lot of wow in such a tiny space.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53888ee1dbfa3f0b5300178e._w.540_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53888ee1dbfa3f0b5300178e._w.540_.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The international winner was this <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/goranas-black-white-small-cool-contest-204381" target="_blank">947 square foot</a> home in Croatia.  The whole home was done in black and white with pops of color.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/538b602a697ab07dfc0065cd._w.540_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/538b602a697ab07dfc0065cd._w.540_.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4)</span> I received my new Canon Rebel camera last week and have reading so many great photography sites.  I've really been sucked into this <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/" target="_blank">one</a>.  There are so many cool things I can do with this camera and I'm excited to learn how.  If you have any camera tips and tricks, send them my way!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/how-to-use-camera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="592" src="http://www.iheartfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/how-to-use-camera.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5)</span> I use <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/" target="_blank">Picmonkey</a> to edit my photos because it's so easy.  I haven't had the time to sit down and learn Photoshop.  Seems a little too complicated.  Recently they added a feature where you can upload and use your own fonts.  Picmonkey's selection is limited.  I have saved so many pages of fonts and now I can use them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhkduhjJrZutuLQUQGZn40WiDLBnMZudxKHULQz8BLTQEOU07wEcxbmHT0UlJomLnKqku2SFqGs7ZJS_6cbgYI1NxtbPCP6AgXz5HncUiCgDheiZ21qnU6fKdV9_dIZdVyNwU9A-vZHk/s1600/picmonkey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhkduhjJrZutuLQUQGZn40WiDLBnMZudxKHULQz8BLTQEOU07wEcxbmHT0UlJomLnKqku2SFqGs7ZJS_6cbgYI1NxtbPCP6AgXz5HncUiCgDheiZ21qnU6fKdV9_dIZdVyNwU9A-vZHk/s1600/picmonkey.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Happy Weeken<span style="font-size: small;">d everyone!  Enjoy the last one of June.  Where is summer going?</span> </span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're reading <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/06/friday-five_27.html" target="_blank">Friday Five</a> by Andrea, originally posted on <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorating Cents</a>.  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on <a href="http://facebook.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2813012" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>, and <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>.</span></span>

Friday Five

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DIY Decorative Box

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was browsing through Homegoods a couple weeks ago and came upon the aisle with decorative boxes.  I stuck a few in my cart and kept moving.  Before heading to checkout, I decided to put them back.  I liked the pattern of the boxes but wasn't that in love with the color.  I knew I could make my own.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mxjqLBiPrWqUb6RpNf8GMa3CX7woJkZAxgBakOUcCOYYO5FhjvwfhAfRJ-X4aDE090kGAg0PHKHwUqT-RxzKUXb_VTcNSC04xUtCLaYa3YCeYVDyeMong2EMVQcU-HLolOHGEbaNpV0/s1600/decor+box09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mxjqLBiPrWqUb6RpNf8GMa3CX7woJkZAxgBakOUcCOYYO5FhjvwfhAfRJ-X4aDE090kGAg0PHKHwUqT-RxzKUXb_VTcNSC04xUtCLaYa3YCeYVDyeMong2EMVQcU-HLolOHGEbaNpV0/s1600/decor+box09.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I always keep shoe boxes because I never know when they'll come in handy.  I pulled out a small one and some scrapbook paper.  These would be perfect to make my own box.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfGG2gO54puw_TcKwCOGCA4AyX8L3hedNq2sOMGY4u3s6ER-x2S5waJQ9RrVMKoumTD7QGN8ztXeVvZ6W5jkLxzJ1GjyxgMWpDXb8Gd4PVCY_Sa8-pa4ogg4g8hwDzTd84VXI3HsPBlE/s1600/decor+box01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmfGG2gO54puw_TcKwCOGCA4AyX8L3hedNq2sOMGY4u3s6ER-x2S5waJQ9RrVMKoumTD7QGN8ztXeVvZ6W5jkLxzJ1GjyxgMWpDXb8Gd4PVCY_Sa8-pa4ogg4g8hwDzTd84VXI3HsPBlE/s1600/decor+box01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I simply cut and wrapped the scrapbook paper around the box like I was wrapping a present.  I adhered the paper to the box with mod podge.</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-K-mHTPpSvlqvkalCl8Q18s3zw9OqOFdAEfAxTuD0_4o3Rt7cMfjhqYvoTVBMhE5VDh8qL2KaYevxGAzYD7zlzDpygaKgPJsNIUYeFwRymPMppY-tN_c6ytcA59_6MZDR18GdX0WLmAc/s1600/decor+box02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-K-mHTPpSvlqvkalCl8Q18s3zw9OqOFdAEfAxTuD0_4o3Rt7cMfjhqYvoTVBMhE5VDh8qL2KaYevxGAzYD7zlzDpygaKgPJsNIUYeFwRymPMppY-tN_c6ytcA59_6MZDR18GdX0WLmAc/s1600/decor+box02.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After my paper was on, I gave the whole outside a coat of mod podge to seal it and give it a nice sheen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhheBOM4-3NKNgbOc634kV1uz11HUPRI7HhBT3-9-YcWPs0LrBeCKOS2t1p1wiQDUSxUSyEQ2whnuxIABxgoNaNsTb91oFILrBdAAYdjEty0DgY5NAiGfwyTOdYBQ0m27TbuySARH2pAHw/s1600/decor+box03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhheBOM4-3NKNgbOc634kV1uz11HUPRI7HhBT3-9-YcWPs0LrBeCKOS2t1p1wiQDUSxUSyEQ2whnuxIABxgoNaNsTb91oFILrBdAAYdjEty0DgY5NAiGfwyTOdYBQ0m27TbuySARH2pAHw/s1600/decor+box03.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wasn't sure exactly where my box was going initially but it ended up on the expedit in the entry hall.  It's the perfect perch for my <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/01/diy-west-elm-sculptural-spheres.html" target="_blank">DIY sphere</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCm3LvJ_24sqkLphaAicXo3eIJi5ptn_J79MSesXVZq_xbIACUEXnQwAsHDxFIXhrf23TFaM8g99iumxaVGdgswlxsjOIDdN-msQZ4ijT0vLlbXFXEz7EHkg2J4wTn1r-mFQSy_PRYmFs/s1600/decor+box04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCm3LvJ_24sqkLphaAicXo3eIJi5ptn_J79MSesXVZq_xbIACUEXnQwAsHDxFIXhrf23TFaM8g99iumxaVGdgswlxsjOIDdN-msQZ4ijT0vLlbXFXEz7EHkg2J4wTn1r-mFQSy_PRYmFs/s1600/decor+box04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslCfcdRRONn0LplzxwVzPHOpB4BbznBnkQEiyVgBfcoTpcEtUc5CBlA8_mBf2cGn7P0hN85NI5tK-d1q4oNtdHIJFz7-fw61AkzZ0WFMzybr60cgC5XJFu2NypNO-y9QE-SZsRv3fTto/s1600/decor+box05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslCfcdRRONn0LplzxwVzPHOpB4BbznBnkQEiyVgBfcoTpcEtUc5CBlA8_mBf2cGn7P0hN85NI5tK-d1q4oNtdHIJFz7-fw61AkzZ0WFMzybr60cgC5XJFu2NypNO-y9QE-SZsRv3fTto/s1600/decor+box05.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Even though I've had this scrapbook paper forever, I still love the pattern and mix of blues.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BOoFFq5DnDRS2gXM7ADX8NJb14__hH00NAtIA0gC156tZAdDFf8XI-G5Eg3BlRoSIdY9WeJCCXqjAkSKajqxFdycz-4Z_Wqm4kmv4Qx45pxgTIu3W0lQSVy812WfPlihZVfqnNG60m8/s1600/decor+box06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BOoFFq5DnDRS2gXM7ADX8NJb14__hH00NAtIA0gC156tZAdDFf8XI-G5Eg3BlRoSIdY9WeJCCXqjAkSKajqxFdycz-4Z_Wqm4kmv4Qx45pxgTIu3W0lQSVy812WfPlihZVfqnNG60m8/s1600/decor+box06.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I switched up a few of the accessories on the expedit too.  The blue vase on top is from Homegoods.  The <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2012/06/hello-little-birdie.html" target="_blank">white bird</a> used to sit on the side table in the family room.  With my son walking now, I was afraid it was going to get knocked off on his head.  I picked up a gold urchin from Target.  I still like my <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2013/11/diy-urchin-decor.html" target="_blank">DIY urchin</a> that sits on the coffee table in the living room but it didn't hurt to have a real one.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zTfzrx2J8ZLOR2YaKt0FEBaw5D6Tb3sSFYEKXVVGaJV5r5oulyd8rue4gN9FengNPiSUNnrpTjt6tiDbdAcI42QPw5lCEb1ZcXulDjoDZI6SSXuosTNRU87dFJjdLyko_cN5BlEGRvU/s1600/decor+box07.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zTfzrx2J8ZLOR2YaKt0FEBaw5D6Tb3sSFYEKXVVGaJV5r5oulyd8rue4gN9FengNPiSUNnrpTjt6tiDbdAcI42QPw5lCEb1ZcXulDjoDZI6SSXuosTNRU87dFJjdLyko_cN5BlEGRvU/s1600/decor+box07.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I like changing things up a bit.  Sometimes I walk through the house looking for things I can change.  I still like my blue frames too.  I need to make this gallery larger and put up more photos.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAcxiKFmNTL1mzQU2Ffp-bP5V_2GTUIenJc50zh1MIGD1pKVkNukbxfjlFQEtI7gpkN-1F9nTeRJoV3qKeucguXwIUuF3fD-WwS0P0NuXrWhRWFaAdiWiyv1fGroLc-XVPxt_xd93_Bh4/s1600/decor+box08.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAcxiKFmNTL1mzQU2Ffp-bP5V_2GTUIenJc50zh1MIGD1pKVkNukbxfjlFQEtI7gpkN-1F9nTeRJoV3qKeucguXwIUuF3fD-WwS0P0NuXrWhRWFaAdiWiyv1fGroLc-XVPxt_xd93_Bh4/s1600/decor+box08.JPG" width="480" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">All it took was a walk in Homegoods to get me to re-arrange the items here.  Glad I could add a little more blue.</span><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're reading <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/06/diy-decorative-box.html" target="_blank">DIY Decorative Box</a> by Andrea, originally posted on <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorating Cents</a>.  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on <a href="http://facebook.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2813012" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>, and <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing with</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://theblissfulbee.com/work-it-wednesday-no-53/" target="_blank">The Blissful Bee</a> * <a href="http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-174.html" target="_blank">DIY by Design</a> * <a href="http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2014/06/wow-me-wednesday-160.html" target="_blank">Ginger Snap Crafts</a> * <a href="http://www.simplydesigning.net/2014/06/whimsy-wednesday-121.html" target="_blank">Simply Designing</a> * <a href="http://www.persialou.com/2014/06/the-makers-no-23.html" target="_blank">Persia Lou</a> * <a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2014/06/26/creative-inspirations-linky-party-90/" target="_blank">Embracing Change</a> * <a href="http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/2014/06/its-party-164.html" target="_blank">A Creative Princess</a> * <a href="http://houseofroseblog.com/inspire-me-please-67/" target="_blank">House of Rose</a> * <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2014/06/flaunt-it-friday-212.html" target="_blank">Chic on a Shoestring Decorating</a> * <a href="http://www.justusfourblog.com/2014/06/pinworthy-projects-party-70/" target="_blank">Just Us Four</a> * <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2014/06/party-features/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic</a> * <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/2014/06/best-diy-projects-recipes-14.html" target="_blank">The 36th Avenue</a> * <a href="http://www.simplysweethome.com/2014/06/friday-favorites-week-223-4th-july-treats/" target="_blank">Simply Sweet Home</a> * <a href="http://www.answerischoco.com/2014/06/bff-open-house-link-party-164.html" target="_blank">The Answer is Chocolate</a> * <a href="http://thegrantlife.com/life-party-43/" target="_blank">The Grant Life</a> * <a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2014/06/frugal-friday_26.html" target="_blank">The Shabby Nest</a> * <a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2014/07/one-project-at-a-time-7114.html" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of Lemons</a> * <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/06/223rd-inspire-me-tuesday.html" target="_blank">A Stroll Thru Life</a> * <a href="http://elizabethandco.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-garden-party.html" target="_blank">Elizabeth and Co</a> * <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-165.html" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a> * <a href="http://www.carolynshomework.com/2014/07/the-inspiration-board-creative-party.html" target="_blank">Homework</a> * <a href="http://www.kammyskorner.com/2014/06/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-linky-party_30.html" target="_blank">Kammy's Korner</a> * <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2014/06/take-a-look-tuesday-11.html" target="_blank">Sugar Bee Crafts</a> * <a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/2014/06/time-to-sparkle-link-party-67.html" target="_blank">The Gunny Sack</a> * <a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2014/07/share-it-link-party-121.html" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a> * <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> *</span></span>

DIY Decorative Box

I was browsing through Homegoods a couple weeks ago and came upon the aisle with decorative boxes.  I stuck a few in my cart and kept moving...

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Kids Art Caddy

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I originally shared this project on <a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2014/04/kids-art-caddy/" target="_blank">Its Overflowing</a>, but I wanted to make sure you guys didn't miss it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My daughter loves to draw and craft.  However, her craft supplies are everywhere.  She's got markers and crayons downstairs and another stash upstairs in her room.  She also needs these items for homework sometimes.  It was always a pain trying to keep up with where everything was.  I decided it was time to change that.  She needed one spot where she could keep all her things.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguLvSjRMDh2u4-ICTdSVeMXU8n96jN8EQu1wR1p3uO94keVu1_aS0a55jvq2vi85Y5YBFzyUTqAch1hWFHx4QdPk-qTD9FeKAcoVR2yD9Khl5Nm6RilJjwfaLOZX4Adyp5zqqdWEHv4mo/s1600/art+caddy07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguLvSjRMDh2u4-ICTdSVeMXU8n96jN8EQu1wR1p3uO94keVu1_aS0a55jvq2vi85Y5YBFzyUTqAch1hWFHx4QdPk-qTD9FeKAcoVR2yD9Khl5Nm6RilJjwfaLOZX4Adyp5zqqdWEHv4mo/s1600/art+caddy07.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I went to the dollar store to see what items they had that I could use.  I came out with a small bucket and this chalkboard.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPg-YLrEMmnfZt7VbiybpBaPSy71ExgUzBdB3tdNo908QDbwwmj3KxtXmsmDT7xgKgDx80hg6ncg_qyHm2xGLBXLpaY8_gAdI1kH0D4Jf9K8-UTe78jELzfTb-sQ7m4wP9o0t3cRL554k/s1600/art+caddy01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPg-YLrEMmnfZt7VbiybpBaPSy71ExgUzBdB3tdNo908QDbwwmj3KxtXmsmDT7xgKgDx80hg6ncg_qyHm2xGLBXLpaY8_gAdI1kH0D4Jf9K8-UTe78jELzfTb-sQ7m4wP9o0t3cRL554k/s1600/art+caddy01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I wanted to label the bucket.  I cut the chalkboard into a small rectangle so I could attach it to the front.  It was cardboard so it was very easy to cut with scissors.  I was originally going to paint a square on the front of the bucket with chalkboard paint but this was way easier.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFW9Xi2dCJQ3Iag6RSOE82yRluo9zKkJKIFIkm5jxCGhHNs3UaUquCXBSuo93zC_YUXrlAYQMRvjU9DhU41we7nvEGaL980G1YpxRXJrKT5bv06nO5oYQjBFAX-w6i4LZMto-3-k3qvE/s1600/art+caddy03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFW9Xi2dCJQ3Iag6RSOE82yRluo9zKkJKIFIkm5jxCGhHNs3UaUquCXBSuo93zC_YUXrlAYQMRvjU9DhU41we7nvEGaL980G1YpxRXJrKT5bv06nO5oYQjBFAX-w6i4LZMto-3-k3qvE/s1600/art+caddy03.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I attached it to the front with double sided tape.  I keep a drawer of craft stuff too.  That also needs to be organized but that's another post.  I like to keep the cans from canned foods.  They come in handy for things like this.  I grabbed three since that's what would fit in my caddy.  I gathered up my daughter's markers and colored pencils.  I also rounded up stray pencils and scissors.  These supplies fit perfectly in the cans.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGOxbZHJEtmITE3b_2XDUZ2TMRwtHnQscWizmyrouzPX4r7sIMEgtg-u6hP5HSSFRgjMrGQBt7Cos_2Ti5Ntp1OVDmePN8Ol9QKLe1373KQaK5EeHA7wbRL47AR88uIK2d-21LG29jmU/s1600/art+caddy04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGOxbZHJEtmITE3b_2XDUZ2TMRwtHnQscWizmyrouzPX4r7sIMEgtg-u6hP5HSSFRgjMrGQBt7Cos_2Ti5Ntp1OVDmePN8Ol9QKLe1373KQaK5EeHA7wbRL47AR88uIK2d-21LG29jmU/s1600/art+caddy04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0chcfcRduGNHSeEGLObiEsYEGAIUfD9j8EWexFnMa8sG-jl1yCsNahtorGrZjEieXDg-qkG71Tx24404Ne0j2qlQdYS5TaM389wh4E4jziqPQYAARK-MbI7TU5JYMzSdqL8zQYs6NIo/s1600/art+caddy05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0chcfcRduGNHSeEGLObiEsYEGAIUfD9j8EWexFnMa8sG-jl1yCsNahtorGrZjEieXDg-qkG71Tx24404Ne0j2qlQdYS5TaM389wh4E4jziqPQYAARK-MbI7TU5JYMzSdqL8zQYs6NIo/s1600/art+caddy05.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNC2mu338v5ig-5bwNqjTvV2a1NxXhukW6pt43M6k2wPodHmhf4i8FyFNuH83dSXVUR95rZvx8uTnc1bTBEb2VbNv5KbFkQdd4ujt3A7VC8XRuqrySkRFkKJHMjMQcwUEnh_o9PUkLw4/s1600/art+caddy06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNC2mu338v5ig-5bwNqjTvV2a1NxXhukW6pt43M6k2wPodHmhf4i8FyFNuH83dSXVUR95rZvx8uTnc1bTBEb2VbNv5KbFkQdd4ujt3A7VC8XRuqrySkRFkKJHMjMQcwUEnh_o9PUkLw4/s1600/art+caddy06.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now she has a caddy to keep her art supplies.  She can bring it downstairs when doing homework or take it to her room when she wants to be by herself.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EFVkKszY496OhwFwX9_V6TPecuBNOjKMpm2ipjrS0JON6ho_L650ogLxA-t4bG2RQ-cKICBwnciAQ17es1KfDQu6n5yLvLDqy4GzKc4tpHQNAIJ2l76qW_uTWnfaWECVI41kzJBNw8Y/s1600/signature.png" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're reading <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/06/kids-art-caddy.html" target="_blank">Kids Art Caddy</a> by Andrea, originally posted on <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decorating Cents</a>.  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on <a href="http://facebook.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2813012" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>, and <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Kids Art Caddy

I originally shared this project on Its Overflowing , but I wanted to make sure you guys didn't miss it. My daughter loves to draw and c...

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