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Nthing polycrylic. Modge Podge will be water-resistant, but not waterproof. I collaged our cabin shower wtih paper and polycrylic and it has held up pretty well for 5 years - It doesn't get wet every day and I've had to re-collage some sections, but it's held up remarkably well. I used the polycrylic to adhere the paper pieces (which were easier to apply than getting a whole sheet on, un-wrinkled) and then put a couple of coats over the top of the paper. The shower was paneled in formica sheets, so the surface had a bit of sheen, which helps in removal. If you apply it directly to drywall, it's going to be a real pain to remove without damaging the drywall. Good luck!

I heard that pattern referred to as "Candlewick" by my Mother-in-law, who had quite a collection.

lyntyrrel, have you been in an office Depot/Max lately? They have some new fancy office supplies and there are often pretty binders to be had. Target even has a few.

I make bruschetta with Boursin. Top your toasts with a schmear of Boursin and some cherry tomatoes, roasted with garlic and olive oil.

I put mine on top of the fridge and decorate it with old, small cookie cutters.

It's really not that bad.. ours always includes sweet and dill pickles, green and black olives, baby corn, pickled califlower and pickled crabapples. What else are the kids going to play with if you don't have black olives to put on their fingers or baby corn to nibble "off the cob"?

I should also add that the Pioneer Woman will be appearing on Bobby Flay's Smackdown show for a Thanksgiving smackdown.

Damn damn damn. I just threw out a partially eaten half gallon of brandy ice cream that would have been perfect to try this with.

I use vintage wooden cheese boxes the same way.

Both.. My grandmother was a superb baker and regularly made over 30 different kinds of Christmas cookies each year. She would start making and freezing her dough in October and then spend the latter part of November and December baking off her doughs. She kept the cookies - chilled or frozen (depending on the weather) in her unheated garage in cookie tins. Of course, it helped living in the cold Midwest.