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9 Year Old Builds Cardboard Arcade

April 11, 2012 by Amanda Formaro

9 Year Old Builds Cardboard ArcadeThere I was, minding my own business, drinking my coffee when I saw a post on Facebook. Seems there’s a little boy named Caine in East L.A. that spent the summer going to work with his dad in the family auto part store. Caine loves arcade games and decides to use the empty boxes in the back room to create an actual working cardboard arcade. A young crafter in the making! Pretty intricate stuff, and quite a lot of thought put into the workings of everything, but alas, no customers. Until one day when filmmaker Nirvan Mullick (another artist in his own right) stops by the store for a car part he needed. Nirvan buys a ticket, plays some games (Caine’s first customer) and then asks Caine’s dad’s permission to help get some more arcade customers to the shop. The power of social media at its finest was at work here, and before you know it… well, I’ll let you watch for yourself. Be careful, you may need a tissue. 🙂 See the short film here (it’s worth the ten minutes!)

[Special thanks to Amy of Mod Podge Rocks for sharing this heartwarming tear jerker!]

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Hidden Storage Fake Books – Why You Need Them

I am absolutely in love with these color-styled hidden storage books. They are one of those home decor finds that instantly make a shelf or coffee table look more styled, more thoughtful, and a little more expensive. Which color would you get?

What makes them so appealing is that they are not just decorative. Each faux book opens up to reveal hidden storage, which means they are doing double duty as both decor and a practical way to tuck away little bits of everyday clutter. I love anything that helps a space look beautiful while still being useful, and these do exactly that.

The blue tones in this set are especially lovely. They feel calm, elegant, and easy to blend into so many decor styles, from modern and coastal through to classic or vintage-inspired spaces. They have that curated designer look that makes it seem like you have carefully styled every corner of your home.

These are the kind of pieces that make me ridiculously happy because they solve a problem without looking like storage. You can use them to hide remotes, notes, keepsakes, or all those random little things that never seem to have a proper home. Instead of adding more baskets or boxes, you get something that looks polished and intentional.

I think that is why I am so taken with them. They are pretty, clever, and practical all at once. For anyone who loves styled bookshelves, beautiful coffee table decor, or home accessories that secretly work harder than they look, these hidden storage books are such a fun find.

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