Apparatuas for use in decorating one of a home or office and which can be redesigned as desired

Abstract

An apparatus for use in decorating a pre-selected location and which can be redesigned as desired. The apparatus includes an open top container member. The open top container member exhibits each of a first predetermined shape and a predetermined depth, for retaining pre-selected items therein. A lid member, having each of a second predetermined shape and a second predetermined depth is engageable with such open top container member. Further, there is at least one pre-selected decorative item disposed within the open top container member.

1 . An apparatus for use in decorating a pre-selected location and which can be redesigned as desired, said apparatus comprising:
 (a) an open top container member, having each of a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined depth, for retaining pre-selected items therein;   (b) a lid member engageable with said open top container member, said lid member having a second predetermined shape and a second predetermined depth; and   (c) at least one pre-selected decorative item disposed within said open top container member.   
   
   
       2 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said pre-selected location is one of a home and office. 
   
   
       3 . An apparatus, according to  claim 2 , wherein said first predetermined shape of said open top container member and said second predetermined shape of said lid member are substantially identical. 
   
   
       4 . An apparatus, according to  claim 3 , wherein said first predetermined shape of said open top container member and said second predetermined shape of said lid member are generally rectangular. 
   
   
       5 . An apparatus, according to  claim 3 , wherein said first predetermined shape of said open top container member and said second predetermined shape of said lid member are generally rectangular with each end wall portion thereof having an acruately shaped portion extending outwardly therefrom. 
   
   
       6 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said lid member is hingedly attached to said open top container member by one of a continuous hinge and a plurality of hinges. 
   
   
       7 . An apparatus, according to  claim 6 , wherein said lid member is hingedly attached to said open top container member by a plurality of hinges. 
   
   
       8 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one pre-selected decorative item is selected from the group consisting of rock formations, pictures, figurines, desert scenes and various combinations thereof. 
   
   
       9 . An apparatus, according to  claim 8 , wherein said apparatus includes a plurality of pre-selected decorative items disposed within said open top container member. 
   
   
       10 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus further includes a latch means having a first portion engageable with said open top container member and a second portion engageable with said lid member for retaining said lid member in a closed position as desired. 
   
   
       11 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein each of said open top container member and said lid member include a theme decoration on at least one exterior exposed surface thereof. 
   
   
       12 . An apparatus, according to  claim 11 , wherein each of said open top container member and said lid member include a theme decoration on a plurality of exterior exposed surfaces thereof. 
   
   
       13 . An apparatus, according to  claim 12 , wherein each of said open top container member and said lid member include a theme decoration on all exterior exposed surfaces thereof.