When decorating the top of an armoire or chest, you first need to determine how much space you have.  You will need to know, not only how much flat surface you have to work with but also how much vertical space you have.    You also need to account for any “drop” that exists from the top of the trim down to the surface where your accessories will sit. Once you determine the drop, you will need to decide if you want to work with the drop, or eliminate it.  In my case, I effectively eliminated the drop by placing old text books flat on the surface to raise the…