Jack-in-the-box

Our new neighbors (who just so happen to be our great friends) had some big boxes left from their move. They graciously offered them to my four year old nephew Jackson one day when he was over to my house. Jackson loved it! Our friends even cut out a door for him. We decorated that box inside and out, even putting in carpet and a lamp. We worked on this box several different days that had changed from a fort, to a boat, into a cozy little cottage.

I had been storing this box in our guestroom until I realized our good friend Tanya and her friend were coming to visit overnight. I couldn't stand to tell this sweet little face I was going to throw his house away.

So I got out an old tablecloth, grabbed the vase from the bathroom and got inspired. Took a trip to Home Goods and found a few goodies, each for 6$. I needed a vase to replace the one I took from the bathroom, and found this adorable milk container, I wish milk still came in these bottles.

I added some fresh wild flowers for the new bathroom vase. Then, on to the bedroom...

I filled an old wooded bowl my grandma had given me with vanilla scented coffee beans and candles. The fragrance was amazing.

Then I set my other new purchase on the table

Here is the finished product when guest stay. As soon as Jackson comes to play, off comes the tablecloth.