Saturday, May 31, 2008

This is more difficult than I thought.



No wonder my blog is not updated more often, I'm inept at the mechanics and getting things in order and then finding and posting things like the other two drafts I started earlier. And for some reason, some of my pictures got turned sideways...

Now quickly, while things are cooperating: I live out of cigar boxes, they're little, light, portable and stackable. One word of caution if you're over 40, make labels on the outside otherwise you open every one looking for your butterfly stamps. They are perfect for stamping supplies. I love the variety in size and the label designs are a treat. The two boxes covered in 60's flocked Contact paper are from my mother's crafting days.
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6 comments:

Nancy said...

You did it. It looks great, LaVerne. Those metal picnic "baskets" look great all stacked up. Your shallow shelves are perfect fit for the cigar boxes. How wonderful to have that much storage space. Go put your link up so your blog friends can see this! Nancy

June 1, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Cami said...

I'm 39 and require labels!!! Unless it's in a glass jar... Thus my wide array of things out in the open. Your system is so appealing to the eye! And may I say: beautiful blog header!

June 1, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Leaon Mary said...

Lovelovelove your vintage picnic baskets and those CIGAR BOXES!
I MUST GET SOME OF THOSE! SWEEET!
Lea

June 1, 2008 at 7:40 PM
Heidi said...

Ditto on the labels. I never remember where I have put anything...even from two minutes ago. Love the cigar boxes too. I have some, should be putting them to use!
-Heidi

June 1, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Danielle Dyball said...

Over 40... I'm 26 and am constantly "looking" for things!! Love the picnic baskets!!

Danielle:-)

June 2, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Jeanie said...

I think I may have flunked labeling! This looks great with the tags and so neat! Three cheers! Thanks for inviting us in!

June 2, 2008 at 3:59 PM

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