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Look for less: Lacquered boxes

Swoon worthy version from Plantation Design:

plantation lacquered boxes

The set of 3 is $ 265

 

How about this paper version instead:

nesting boxes

The set of 5 is $37.50 and they come in 4 different colors!

 

Then just use a little wipe-on poly gloss for $10 and we have our high-end look!

wipeonpoly

Already thinking of all the things I can use to fill up those boxes!

  1. Bryn says:
    June 14, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    I remember Jenny did this in her office (with the red credenza)! There are also boxes at Container Store that are similar that I like a lot that could be lacquered.

    Reply
  2. Helena - A Diary of Lovely says:
    June 14, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    only you could come up with this amazing idea!!

    Reply
  3. In the Tweeds says:
    June 14, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    Great idea! Love how you upped the ante with the wipe-on poly!

    Reply
  4. High-Heeled Foot in the door says:
    June 14, 2010 at 11:43 pm

    Hi Bryn,

    Jenny took plain wood boxes and painted them and then did the trim. With this look you only have to add some poly to get a little shine or leave them as is!

    Both great options, but different.

    🙂

    Reply
  5. Mackenzie {Design Darling} says:
    June 15, 2010 at 12:33 am

    how about a happy medium?

    http://jonathanadler.com/product.php?productid=17732

    i had to put in a little plug for my new boss 😉 but seriously, they're only $34 and sososo cute!

    Reply
  6. Laura says:
    June 15, 2010 at 1:00 am

    adore, adore, adore!!!!

    lovelyhappythings.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Lauren says:
    June 15, 2010 at 1:10 am

    what a great idea! i'd love to try this!

    Reply
  8. katiedid says:
    June 15, 2010 at 3:21 am

    Great!!!!!

    Reply
  9. reeselane says:
    June 15, 2010 at 9:57 am

    加油！充實內函最重要！Beauty is but skin- deep...................................................

    Reply
  10. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design says:
    June 15, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Great idea & super simple!!

    Reply
  11. Blueprint Bliss says:
    June 15, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    Hmmm… I might have to order these in the Ciel colorway.

    Reply
  12. Debbie@Vintage Scout Interiors says:
    June 15, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    OK… instead of thinking what I could put in those boxes, I can't stop thinking about what I can put that wipe on poly on.

    Reply
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