Cheryl ~ What a great idea and thank you for sharing it!  There have been times I've been asked to donate an item for a fundraiser and this would be perfect.  Just how big is this "fairly large" decorative container that it holds several throw pillows?  (The size of a storage tote?)

Kathy, Thanks so much, I LOVE doing these.. The one above - I STUFFED 2 throw pillows in and it would be a small container size.. I don't have the measurements but you can play with it.. Just find a nice container, then figure out what you can cram in it and it still be beautiful !!

Kathy - they really create attention - I carried two over to the high school and actually had a student help me carry one in.. Everyone was doing a double take.. Many years ago, we had a balloon and gift delivery business and this reminds me of the ooohs and aaahhhs we always got when delivering balloons.. God bless - hey you HAVE to share when you make one !!

It's doesn't surprise me that Juliet offered to assist as she's always so gracious with her time and expertise!

I'd love to see a picture of your box idea.  It sounds fabulous and no doubt would be a room pleaser.

Kathy

Hi Kathy,  Are you not seeing the photo of the box??? Let me know - please.. I see it ;-)

Cheryl- Sounds like a great idea! I did a giveaway at a Realtor's Association meeting with the theme of Smell:One of the Five Senses of Staging. I filled a basket with scented candles, Potpourri, sachets, a reed diffuser, etc. I bought everything at discount stores like Big Lots, the cost including the basket was $20, and it was a huge hit!

Okay, that's weird.  No, I don't see the box.  I do see a box with a red x in it.  Perhaps it's my browser?  I've hit refresh but... still don't see it.

Kathy

Cheryl ~ The picture is not showing up for me either - it's just the box with the x in it as Kathy N. said.

Wow, what a great idea.  I have a charity event coming up for which I can use this idea, and I can't wait to do it for a realtors meeting.  THANKS!!

Cheryl~ Another good idea I'm "borrowing" from you, Thanks again :]

Elaine,  Your "scent" basket is a great idea...

Kathy N and Kathy P. Thanks for coming by - strange - at my office I could see the picture but now on my laptop - I got the red X  I just tried to replace the photo so I HOPE you can see it now...

Lora, you have to share with us when you make a Design Box..

Ronelle, Thanks so much = borrow away... God bless,

CAN someone please let me know if the picture is showing up now - please !!!

What a great idea! Ahhh... the possibilities! You could do a different box for different rooms in the house - one for the dining room, one for the kitchen, one for the master bath......whatever you wanted to do.  I love this idea! 

Having a "design a room in a box" drawing at a realtor's meeting would be a great idea, too.

Thank you for sharing this!

Nancy - you are a girl after my own heart - all those great creative ideas !! I can't wait to see your "Room In A Box"   don't forget to share !! Thanks and God bless,

Great idea... I love the creative side of everything - - including, especially, real estate!  Thank you again.

I can see it now.  It's awesome!!!  I love it!

Kathy

Cheryl ~ It's there now.  Wow, it does make quite the visual presentation!

Cheryl, this is soooo simple, I love it!!  And I love Elaine's add-on for the 5 senses of staging (which I also blogged about, but will refrain from referring to here.  You have given me way too much airplay as it is!!!)

Ya know, we might have a little side business here, people....man, I've got to stop thinking!!  Off to a client with a yappy dog.  Where are my earplugs? 

Jj

Susie, that creative side of the brain is just overwhelming sometimes - can't even sleep.. Kathy N, Thanks - so happy that NOW you see !! Now that I am back in my office, I see 2 photos - is anyone else seeing double?? Kathy P, Thanks for coming back to check it out for me - now there's 2 !! Juliet, you are so sweet !! I can't wait to have a southern girl and a Brit voice on the line - I sure wish we could video this meeting online - it could go down in history.. I look forward to talking later if I can get Yugma to work.. God bless you all.

Cheryl,

Very creative idea!  I think the uses for this are endless.  Realtor presentations, tradeshows, home parties, etc.  Great way to quickly grab the attention of potential clients. 

Michelle, Thanks - I love all the ideas for the "design box".. Keep 'em coming. God bless,

Very creative and nice idea for fundraisers. Thanks for sharing Cheryl!!

Hi Cheryl,  I just love this. Thank you so much for sharing!!!  =)  I love the example you've included.

I just love this "design a room in a box" idea! I am going to borrow it for a Realtor's meeting I have this Thursday.

I will be doing a presentation. I am not sure what theme I am going to use yet....bathroom, kitchen, patio, bedroom? The options are endless.

Thank you for sharing your idea ~ all the best to you and your business!

PS your picture came out beautifuly!

Sandie Childs

www.simplystagedforsuccess.com

I have heard of the "colors in a box" concept where paint colors were selected, but not all of the fabric and accessory options as well. Sounds like a great idea.

sorry to change the subject, to lazy to e-mail check out this link got it in a comment on the calling all cheryl's.  do you know who the owner is?  -  cw

Cathy, Thanks - OK, I want all of you to share when you do a box.. Abby, I appreciate your kind comments - I am inspired by all the creatives here.. Sandy - Happy that you are using this idea for the realtors - bring a pic here - please.. Tori Lynn - Thanks - I am thrilled that you like it.. God bless !!

Cheryl W, Nope don't know a thing about that but I did invite Cheryl Cox to the group - she joined so I told her to please make a post.. God bless,

What a wonderful idea, Cheryl. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.

Cheryl,

I am bookmarking this one- Mark and I are doing a trade show in the fall, geared towards just women, and I am so using this idea for door prize drawings- I love it- thank you for posting this, and even more thanks for including a beautiful picture of your cesign a room in a box! I see how these could become themed- like: Design-a-Bath-in-a-Box, or Design-a-Porch-in-a-Box, or for Mark's Organizing side of our biz: Organize-a-Closet-in-a-Box, LOL!

You are very creative!

~Leslie

I love your idea, too, and am thinking of ways to use it for my home.  I'm also thinink of ways that I could do something for my husband's listings, to make the box more masculine.  Any ideas?

Hey!

I have an idea, Karen, for masculine boxes: Use a large plastic toolbox filled with tools, a bucket filled with car-detailing products, a large tub filled with movie-type gifts... that's all I can think of now...

~Leslie

Michelle,  Thank you for coming by..

Leslie and Mark, Thanks so much, love your ideas, especially the masculine ones.. BE sure and post the ones you do so we can see - please ;-)

Karen - Leslie gave some great ideas - they all are great but the car detailing one is pretty universal..   God bless you all..

Thanks for sharing -- I'm put to shame!  Recently our daughter's school had an auction which I donated a staging consultation to -- it was just a certificate and a couple of before/afters!  Next year we will WOW them with your wonderful creativity!

Thank you so  much for sharing this wonderful idea..I am always asked to give a certificate or free staging when doing trade shows etc...this I love....thank you thank you...

Cheryl, I love how your basket looks all put together. What a great idea to offer more that just the gift certificate, it makes the prize so much more appealing!

Margaret, Thanks for stopping by.. You will be knocking yourself out now - doing great design boxes.. We want you to share.. ;-)

Mary Lou, You are welcome - they look like a million bucks...

Elle, You are so right - everyone loves em.. The last auction that we donated one to - they had a bidding war !!  God bless you all...

What a wonderful, creative idea. 

Thank you for sharing.

Joyce

Joyce, You are welcome, thanks for coming by.. God bless,

That is a great idea...thank you for sharing...being a new business, I need all the help I can get and this idea is fantastic! Thanks again Cheryl!

Stacey

What a neat idea Cheryl. Thanks for sharing it!

What a great promotional idea, Cheryl. I can see so many marketing opportunites with something like this.  Helps feed my creative side, too. Thanks to you!

Stacey, You are welcome, use these to help get some attention in your agency or take them out to others - Hang in there, it will come for you..

Charlene, Thanks for stopping by - I want to see your Design Box when you do one !!

Wendy, Yes, we have to keep those creative juices following with new ideas, please share with us when you do some.. 

God bless you all !!