A blog that’s full of baskets? Indeed. I have an admission: I adore baskets. Baskets of all textures and shapes. Odd ones, flat ones, yummy ones. I have all sorts of uses for them and decided to go on a visual adventure to find some new and intriguing ways to make use of these woven little friends.
Why baskets?
- Visual Appeal Pier One, Cost Plus, Target, Pottery Barn, Antique Stores, you name it – you’ll find them. Perhaps with handles or without, rounded and wicker or thick and strong. They add texture to your home, and coming in so many colors you can’t go wrong.
- Organization It shouldn’t surprise you that baskets work well for organization. Under your bed, lined on a shelf in the bathroom, next to your front door for shoes. They can beautifully hold linens, electronics, or magazines. I just love ‘em.
- Decor Plain and simple I love the way baskets look in a room. It could be a grouping of three under your TV, or displayed in your dining room hutch. Have white walls and are unable to paint? Add texture and spark with some hanging baskets.
- Entertainment Throwing a baby shower or having friends over for a spring-time BBQ? Perhaps a summer wedding reception with an organic feel? Fill some baskets with the necessary items for your guests (appetizers for the baby shower, napkins & eatery during the BBQ, or smaller baskets with chocolates as wedding favors).
Your turn!
I’m excited to share with you some of my favorite baskets later on this month and how I use them. I hope you’ll join us then and perhaps link up to a blog where you’ve shown your favorite uses for baskets – could be as a photography prop, organizational tool, or simply a source of play for your kids! Looking forward to browsing your links, so be getting them ready, until then!
photo sources: 1. apartment therapy 2. pottery barn 3. martha stewart weddings 4. ohdeedoh 5. decorpad 6. the lettered cottage 7. better homes & gardens 8. real simple
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