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Mrs. Nachos, Chicago/St. Thomas Age and Occupation: 33, Commercial Real Estate & Hairstylist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 36, Radio Producer Engagement Date: May 22, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2010 Venue: Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort, St. Thomas About Me: I'm a happy, laid back city girl that can find the silver lining in any situation. An optimist at heart, my motto is to turn your "what ifs?" into "so whats!". My fiance is a radio producer and the biggest Cubs fan you'll meet - our apartment decor definitely shows it. He and I grew up next door to each other and because of it, we have the best home videos and easiest holiday dinners. We are planning an intimate wedding in the Virgin Islands and a cocktail party in June for 150 of our closest friends.
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I had to. I swear, it totally relates to this post. And if you now have the song in your head like I do, here’s the link to Dick in a Box on SNL.

Anywho, last week I found a cute little box online from the Container Store that I thought would be perfect for a card box for our home party…

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Small Tribeca Box

And it was on sale for $11.99 so I didn’t hesitate to hit the “Order Now” button! It came today and it’s sooooooo cute. From the picture, I seriously thought it was metal (yeah, I should have realized otherwise when ordering from the ‘natural materials’ storage box section), but it’s actually cloth which makes it even better. I was planning on bedazzling it and calling it a day, but Mr. N was hesitant about the fact that anyone could reach their grubby little hands in there. And our party room is only semi-private so I definitely saw his point. So, how do you make it so things can go in but nothing can get out with this metal bar in the middle?

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I was trying to think of a way we could prop it open just enough to slide a card in. And let me tell you my friends, Mr. N has the crafty beaver gene in him. No, no, it’s true! Maybe I’m starting to rub off on him, maybe it took planning a wedding for his crafty ways to come out. All I know is I saw the wheels a-turnin’, he disappeared for a minute and came back with a white metal hanger and wire cutters. Simple and perfect.

I measured, he cut…

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…and they slide right into the basket-weaved fabric.

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*side note* I spy with my little eye, Hazel!

I’m going to sew the hanger pieces to the top and bottom so it’s nice and secure. And I have some other plans for this pretty little thing, so stay tuned for the decorating!

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30 Responses to “Keeping the Dicks Out of the Box”

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Miss Pug
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Miss Pug (message)  3,753 posts, Honey bee

how clever! seriously, i never would have thought of that. i’m glad hazel approves!

 
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Miss Hot Wings
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Miss Hot Wings (message)  2,213 posts, Buzzing bee

So creative! I love it. Can’t wait to see you spiff it up. And I dig the title and song in my head.

 
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Miss Hamster (message)  4,046 posts, Honey bee

Ingenious!!

 
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Curlysue (message)  1,703 posts, Bumble bee

Nice and I love little Hazel :)

 
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Ms Potato Chips (message)  1,193 posts, Bumble bee

So creative! And love the Dick in the Box reference of course.

 
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Farfromachildbride
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Farfromachildbride (message)  1,006 posts, Bumble bee

Hazel is a cutie!! :)

 
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Miss Lace (message)  702 posts, Busy bee

I love the Macguyver-ish solution!

 
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Miss Cardigan (message)  8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

That’s awesome! What a great solution!!!

 
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Coccinelle (message)  286 posts, Helper bee

cute box and so ingenious!

 
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Hazel behind the box = ADORABLE!

 
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Miss Spaniel (message)  6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

Smart!!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,295 posts, Bee Keeper

how clever! total macgyver!

 
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LittlestBirds
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LittlestBirds (message)  2,626 posts, Sugar bee

Really cute, I think it will look much better than if it were made of metal. Very crafty solution.

 
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alvina
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alvina (message)  807 posts, Busy bee

Oh that IS a good idea! :]

 
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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message)  2,685 posts, Sugar bee

Ha, nachos you crack me up. I had to comment regardless of what this post was about because of the title. Love it.

 
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SanDiegoAli
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SanDiegoAli (message)  3,076 posts, Sugar bee

I have one of those boxes for my DVD’s - so now you can re-purpose it after the wedding!

 
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Miss Giraffe (message)  4,219 posts, Honey bee

What a smart idea!

 
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EMARILU
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EMARILU (message)  322 posts, Helper bee

Oh nachos, cute and clever idea. but even cuter is your little girl Hazel :)

 
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Nerdette
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Nerdette (message)  259 posts, Helper bee

I not only love the jury rigging going on here, but feel as a shopaholic that I should congratulate you on the deal! $11.99 is a steal! Nice work!

 
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Miss Trail Mix (message)  6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

Genius! Nice work, Mr Nachos!

 
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Mrs. Nachos, Chicago/St. Thomas Age and Occupation: 33, Commercial Real Estate & Hairstylist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 36, Radio Producer Engagement Date: May 22, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2010 Venue: Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort, St. Thomas About Me: I'm a happy, laid back city girl that can find the silver lining in any situation. An optimist at heart, my motto is to turn your "what ifs?" into "so whats!". My fiance is a radio producer and the biggest Cubs fan you'll meet - our apartment decor definitely shows it. He and I grew up next door to each other and because of it, we have the best home videos and easiest holiday dinners. We are planning an intimate wedding in the Virgin Islands and a cocktail party in June for 150 of our closest friends.

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