Friday, February 12, 2010

I'm a basket case

I am. What can I say... I love baskets. This just happens to be my picnic basket collection. I know! I'm a mess. But they're not just for decoration. Trust me, they earn their keep. Like I've said before, I'm all about storage. So each and every one of these beauties store something of importance. My goal now is to actually label them so I don't have to open each of them to find what's inside.


One of them contains all my cupcake decorating goods. Another has toys for my granddaughter to play with. One of them is filled with my vintage hankie collection, and another has special cards & letters that I've received over the years. You get the picture.

I don't think I spent more than a dollar or two for each of these either. Which makes it all the more fun.

Hey, check out these sites for more inspiration-

***Show & Tell Friday

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10 comments:

Natasha said...

THat is an amazing collection!! I have an adoration for the picnic basket as well!! I have labled them with a simple tag on the handle tied on with a coordinating ribbon. Thanks for sharing them!!

Sandy said...

Yes you are, GF. Love the baskets.

Happy V Day weekend!

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

I do the same thing! I have a stack of them in my kitchen... filled with goodies... but not nearly as many as you. You have a wonderful collection!!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I love your baskets...they look great stacked....and wonderful storage!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

I love them Linda! Their so vintage looking and a superb idea too! Can't wait to get to AZ. Hugs, Cindy

Jean said...

Great collection! I especially like the metal ones. Jean

Carolyn said...

Great idea to use your pretty baskets for display and storage.

Carolyn

NanAZ said...

It is a great idea for beautiful and colorful storage! If you ever decide that you have one or two too many you know where you can bring them. Especially the blue/green ones.

Shara said...

I have seventeen picnic baskets. Actually, make that 18 - I got a new one today! I'm off to blog about it!

Carrie said...

What a wonderful collection...Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Carrie