The 25 kilogram box

So today's challenge was to ship as many personal and decorative objects as I could possibly fit into this box, which I got at the UPS Store in Newport. The UPS deal is that there's a flat rate to ship up to 25 kg (55 lbs) internationally, and they guarantee delivery in  3 days. It's not cheap! But there's no way I can carry 50 extra pounds along with my checked luggage, so it's a necessity.

Here's the box:

Here's what I put in there:

Two slipcovers for couch and loveseat

Italian Moka coffeemaker and milk frother (I HATE the French Press!)

Vintage crocheted tablecloth and vintage crocheted lace doilies

Starfish and shell garland from Beaufort

1 dozen shell buttons and a spool of jute twine

Cabinet knobs

Cans of Fiddes wax, chalk paint powder, blue tape, mini paint roller and extra rollers, trim brush

Hammer and picture hanging supplies

Two screwdrivers, measuring tape in metric

Two large photos printed on canvas

Box of Purex 3-in-1 laundry detergent

Apron, dishtowel, sponges, garbage bags (so I can get to work when I hit the ground)

I can't remember anything else. It weighed in at a hair under 40 pounds.

Ready to go: