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Rustic Box Centerpiece

Do you ever get a wild hair and just start doing something random you weren't planning on?
Like moving all your furniture maybe or painting your rooms a different color?


Yeah... me too...
 sometimes those wild hairs come out of nowhere.


I was sorting through the leftover wood the other day looking for some inspiration 
and I found a few pieces of old fence boards
random sized and oh so weathered.


Cedar boards? Oh yeah.
It's disclaimer time:
I LOVE weathered cedar

LOVE.
That old rustic look it has & that silvery gray coloring
old splinters and random graining.. 
Sigh.

So I grabbed a few of the random sized pieces & after staring at them for a few minutes 
I had a thought.
Maybe make a simple wooden crate/centerpiece/planter/whoknowswhatyouwouldcallitbutIloveit


So... 
I cut, I hammered, I assembled and about 15 minutes later-
 a simple crate was born.

Filled with clear jars or bottles holding a single bloom of last weeks stock
 perfect for a table centerpiece or maybe set in a fireplace or on a mantel.


There's a tutorial coming your way in a few days

You can find the tutorial to make one of your own here 

Happy Saturday everyone!!


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33 comments

  1. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 13, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    It looks beautiful! I have some old fence boards in my garage that are just waiting for me to do something with them. I am looking forward to your tutorial!

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 13, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Nicely done, Courtney! It makes a perfect holder for your jars of flowers and I love the rustic elegance it provides to your table.

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  3. SuzanneApril 13, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    It's lovely and I could use those flowers here in MA! Temps are freezing again:-(

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  4. Gee Singh NewbanksApril 13, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Last summer the same wild hair hit! Rummaging I found some... but unlike you. I am a failure with the saw and hammers... so I called upon the trusty Mr. He had it done n no time. Greying cedar perfection.
    Luvly Courtney.
    Hugs, Gee

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  5. SheliaApril 13, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    This is so beautiful! Have a nice weekend and be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 13, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    So beautiful.

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  7. DanielleApril 13, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    So lovely!

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  8. Bev CarterApril 13, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    How lovely is your centerpiece. I love old cedar boards too.
    Have a great weekend,
    Bev

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  9. Blondie's JournalApril 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I love this, Courtney! As long as it doesn't involve a power drill I'm good to go! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  10. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaApril 13, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Love this Courtney and so love coming by here..Have a GREAT weekend my young friend on your side of the mountain..Hugs Gloria

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  11. pballardApril 13, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Lovely. I have something similar on my table right now. Enjoy your weekend.

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  12. HWIT BLOGGApril 13, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    BEAUTIFUL pictures...love it!

    Take care,
    Titti

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  13. Ellie VanCasterApril 13, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    What a great project! I've been watching for an old crate and haven't found one it. Maybe I'll try to make this-thanks.
    Have a good weekend.

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  14. MIchaela StaňkováApril 13, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful,love your perfect photos!!!!!

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  15. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 13, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    So pretty Courtney! Hope you'll share on AMAZE ME MONDAY, link goes up Sunday evening!
    Your photo's couldn't be more beautiful...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  16. Sherry at The Rusty PearlApril 13, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Yes girl .. all the time.. US creative minds think alike.. I changed a whole room over a SHAM I bought for a bedroom LOL >>NO kidding that SUPER thrift find for $2.00 Waverly sham cost me some MULA on that room make over one time.. BUT It all started putting it on that bed, then I moved something then this and that .. JUST happened .. SO I totally get it . PAINT is what I am looking at now LOL

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  17. DiApril 13, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    How clever Courtney! Waste Not Want Not....

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  18. Sumaya at Evocative VintageApril 13, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    You can get a wild hair anytime because you always come up with something gorgeous!:)

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  19. PendraApril 13, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Makes me wish I had an old fence I could take apart! Love your wild hair!

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  20. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Hi -I am new to your blog and am just loving it. Wish we had flowers like you do here in Ontario - where at the moment it is snowing lightly between rain drops. Come on spring. Your box is magnificent. I am now going to travel through your delightful blog. have wonderful weekend. Betty Baker

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  21. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Love it, love the way the jars look like they were made for it.. thanks for the inspiration, SCORE!

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  22. Heaven's WalkApril 13, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    LOVE the mix of floral and rustic, Courtney! Beautiful job!!!

    xoxo laurie

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  23. pink*cherub*moonApril 13, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    How cute! The perfect little project for when you're just itching to do something! Easy and instant gratification! Love the flowers too - such a pretty color! Hugs, Leena

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  24. Jamie -Better With AgeApril 13, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    So pretty! I love rustic cedar too ;)
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  25. Burlap LuxeApril 13, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Soulfully rustic....my kind of calm.

    Xx
    Doré

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  26. BeccaApril 14, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful, Courtney (and, ohhhh yes, I do things on a whim all too often)! Great vision and the flowers are gorgeous. As always, you capture the best photos! Happy Sunday to you, too.

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  27. Susan JacksonApril 14, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    I love this. I love old cedar too. Beautiful. Susan @ throughmyporchwindow.blogspot.com

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  28. Tammy HendersonApril 14, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I love this look beautiful and rustic two of my favorite mixes.

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  29. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky)April 16, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    That is a great box and very pretty photos.

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  30. MariaApril 17, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    How beautiful! I love the centerpiece, so pretty and rustic at the same time! I have those same flowers on my dining table too, but in white! They are great, they smell so good and last for a long time!

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  31. Art and SandApril 19, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I love your simple crate. I am about to retire and I think I need to take advantage of being next door to the shop class at school. I need to get a bunch of project ready so I can play with wood all summer.

    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  32. Kathy MorelandApril 20, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    I love it! Looks great on the table with the beautiful flowers.

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  33. Emily WMarch 5, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    I love the look of a single stem of flowers in each of your glass jars. This is beautiful for spring!

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