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Lori J on Apr 11, 2014Any reason you couldn't turn it on its side so that doors could be selectively proper, closed or even removed for display of whatnots?Helpful Reply
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Sherry on Apr 12, 2014craft suppliesHelpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Apr 12, 2014I see this in either a workshop, garage or hobby room! If you have a child that loves small toys like hot wheels, what a great garage this would make for them. It would also encourage them to think "organize and put up your toys"!Helpful Reply
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Z on Apr 12, 2014Great find! What are the overall measurements Shanon? Are the doors latched so it could be hung upside down so that the doors open like a rural mailbox?Helpful Reply
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Jessica Mullen on Apr 12, 2014great find, I just love it would add some legs or feet & use it as a crafters storage delight!Helpful Reply
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Angela S on Apr 13, 2014These are prescription file boxes - I have some myself. I would paint them in any color that pleases you, as they are definitely no longer original (I added a couple of links to originals in case you are interested). Mine have been used for - sorting craft paints (like colors grouped in each one), sorting yarn skeins, extra photo/ scrapbooking storage, candle/ scented wax storage, and cosmetics/ toiletries/ medicines storage - depending on how my decor has worked in different houses. They can be great by the door for hats/gloves and kids shoes, too. I will say that Lori J's idea of turning them sideways is good - the one thing I dislike about mine is they are "self-closing" lol. http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com/2009/03/vintage-prescription-boxes.html http://www.houzz.com/photos/1749105/Hercules-Pharmacy-Prescription-Storage-Cabinet-eclectic-storage-boxes-new-yorkHelpful Reply
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Ellen Burton on Apr 13, 2014I'd paint it. Turn it on its side. Take a few doors off for display and the remaining for storageHelpful Reply
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MM&D on Apr 14, 2014I think this is so cool. Depending on size, I'd even use it above or on a dressing table/bureau to keep jewelry in - you know, that stuff you like to keep in the original packages or the stuff that doesn't fit in regular jewelry boxes. I can see graphics painted on some of the little doors. Like numbers or letters or maybe silhouette birds or something. Again, so cool!Helpful Reply
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Meredith Wouters on Apr 16, 2014It would make an awesome advent calendar! I know there aren't enough holes, but it's so cute and you wouldn't have to repaint the whole thing since it's already red. (It looks to me like it could have been a seed packet sales case.)Helpful Reply
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Gilda Marconi on Apr 16, 2014could you make holes in the boxes put it on a pole and make it a bird house.Helpful Reply
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C on Apr 17, 2014Judging by furniture behind it, it looks quite large. I would turn it on its side for cabinet type opening.... or completely upside down so the doors open like a mailbox and put it on an old metal Singer sewing machine base!! For color, either white or charcoal grey/black..... but distressed so the red peaks throughHelpful Reply
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Connie Terry on Apr 17, 2014turn to the side and use it in an office or craft room to hold supplies or use it to hold knick knacks if you can put it on a wall. Totally unique piece.Helpful Reply
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S on Apr 17, 2014Great suggestions! Thanks to all!Helpful Reply
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Zoie Walden on Apr 17, 2014Maybe it is just the pool in the background, but could be a nice outdoor storage for rolled up towels, sunglasses, books to read while sunning. Then again, I'm in MN where it snowed about a foot yesterday... so I'll just go back to ogling your pool.Helpful Reply
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PainterNoni on Sep 05, 2015Oh, don't paint it.........I agree with turning it upside down. Maybe antique it a bit more with some Modern masters rust paint. Put it on a base with casters........could then use it whereever you want to put stuff in.Helpful Reply
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