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“Pretty-as-a-Picture” Baskets
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Basket Freak
I think I’ve admitted to you before that I’m a real basket freak. I can justify why I NEED a basket at the drop of a hat. There is something about the shape and texture of a basket that gets my juices going.
Because of this, I have banned myself from stores which sell baskets, and force myself to only ‘look and drool and dream’ of baskets I see on the net, assuming I could afford to buy half of the ones I would like.
This is a garden basket. Isn’t it WONDERFUL? I already HAVE a Tupperware-type (plastic/rubber) basket that is easily washable (which this one isn’t) but isn’t it beautiful. Sigh.
My juices flow as soon as I see one of these beauties. I can readily think of a thousand ways I could use them, where I would put them, etc. I’ve become a master at ‘how to use baskets,’ and I don’t have a BIT of modesty about it. :0)
I want them ALL.
Maybe I could learn to MAKE them….
“A-tisket, a-tasket
I lost my yellow basket
Won’t someone help me find my basket
And make me happy again, again” ~ Nursery Rhyme
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A Basket for Every Tisket
Although no one seems to know what a “tisket” or a “tasket” IS – with the exception, possibly, of Chick Webb, who wrote the song that Ella Fitzgerald made famous, it is my personal opinion that there will never be too many baskets. :0)
As I told Susy the other day, when she was kind enough to send in a comment, I now celebrate when I find a wonderful one at a yard or garage sale – nothing nearly as great as the pictures of these I share with you here.
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“A Tisket, a Basket…”
Besides boxes, baskets are another thing I try to ONLY drool over online, and NOT in actual stores where it’s possible to purchase them. I don’t know what it is that draws me so strongly to them, but it’s been the same all my life. My third ‘vice’ is office supplies. I have to make myself check supplies before I even THINK about getting more… :0)
People are so creative when it comes to creating baskets. The shapes, sizes, colors and other materials used seems to be endless.
I can immediately think of what I would put into a basket I find. The uses are both practical AND decorative.
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Mary Jackson – Sweetgrass Basket Artist
The source for this is an article of the same name by Stephanie Hunt in “Charleston: The City Magazine”. The photos are by Peter Frank Edwards.
Mary Jackson – Photo by Peter Frank Edwards
“Mary Jackson is an African American fiber artist. She is best known for her sweetgrass basket weaving using traditional methods combined with her innovative, contemporary designs.” Wikipedia
Mary Jackson – photo by Peter Frank Edwards.
Mary Jackson – photo by Peter Frank Edwards.
Mary Jackson – photo by Peter Frank Edwards.
Mary Jackson – photo by Peter Frank Edwards.
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Last of the Baskets I Love – Right now…
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“A glass pitcher, a wicker basket, a tunic of coarse cloth. Their beauty is inseparable from their function. Handicrafts belong to a world existing before the separation of the useful and the beautiful.” ~Â Octavio Paz
Shades of Light
“What is there in a name? It is merely an empty basket, until you put something into it.” ~Â Charles Babbage
Target
“If you keep missing, get closer to the basket.” ~Â Cynthia Lewis
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One Can NEVER Have Too Many Baskets
Ethan Allen
“Carry a big basket. In other words, be open to new ideas, different partners, and new practices, and have a willingness to dump out the old and irrelevant to make room for new approaches.” ~ Frances Hesselbein
Etsy – Lari Murik
“The quality of a man’s mind can generally be judged by the size of his wastepaper basket.” ~ Jose Bergamin
Home Depot
“Ideas come from life: what happens in mine, what I see happening in others’, mixed with a great deal of imagination. I might see a person in a grocery store and build a whole character and life out of what’s in her basket.” ~ Elizabeth Berg
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Confessions of a Basket Addict
I confess that I’m a basket addict. I don’t feel any remorse, though – I just try to stay out of places that I will run across them. :0)
1stDibs
“Even the simplest wicker basket can become priceless when it is loved and cared for through the generations of a family.” ~Â Sister Parish
AliExpress
“My mom used to keep all her Christmas cards in a basket bedecked with red ribbon, and I loved to look at them all and read all the letters.” ~ Elizabeth Berg
Ali Express
“Carry a big basket. In other words, be open to new ideas, different partners, and new practices, and have a willingness to dump out the old and irrelevant to make room for new approaches.” ~ Frances Hesselbein
Driven by Decor
“At restaurants, I try to tell them not to bring the bread basket, but what’s the point of going out to eat if I can’t enjoy it?” ~Â Natalie Morales
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 21
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 20
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 19
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Beautiful Baskets- Take 17
The Home Depot
Wayfair
Whism – Aliexpress
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 16
Racking and Shelving Ideas
Sallie Basket – Joss and Main
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 15
Driven by Decor
House Beautiful
Mark and Estel
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 14
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 13
Tina Puckett-www.tinabaskets.com
willow weaving-www.pinterest.com
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 13
Jennifer Heller Zurick-pinterest.com
Mary Adams-Akwesasne Mohawk-www.nmai.si.edu
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 12
Ikebana Basket-Japan-zenakruzick.com
Japanese bamboo basket by national living treasure
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 11
Billowing Waves-www.asianart.com
I just LOVE baskets. In fact, I have banned myself from basket stores, plus stores that sell wooden boxes, plus art supply stores, plus office supply stores, plus “fru-fru” stores…..
I think these are absolutely gorgeous.
Egg Basket-africa.si.edu
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 10
Dodie Ulery – Gladstar 6
I absolutely drool over baskets. I have all kind of excuses at the ready for why I ‘need’ a basket I find. I’m the same way about wooden boxes – new, old…
My husband has learned to help me steer clear of anywhere boxes and baskets are sold. He does point them out at yard sales, though, and for that I’m truly grateful. :0)
I love the creativity I see from basket makers. It seems that there are endless things one can do to make each one different. For example, look closely at the picture below. I’ve never seen the ruffled edges or rings, or braided rims of these. I think they are stunning.
Self-Taught SC blogger – Sweetgrass Baskets – photo by Corey Alston
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 9
Joe Hogan – Contemporary Baskets Gessato-gblog1
Jeanette H. Larson – “Artistic Basket – Mixed Media”
Cottages and Gardens-Japanese basket art-Design Devoted 4
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 8
Montana Willow Basket – Pinterest
I WANT THESE!
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The Basketry Collective
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 7
Creative Salvage
I love baskets and wooden boxes of all kinds. I’ve had to limit myself to simply looking at them – and drooling – staying away from anyplace where I actually might GET one, since I’ve officially declared myself a maniac about these. I can justify ANY number of boxes and baskets, finding endless uses for them. My husband has indulged my love for both, but we DO have to be able to walk through our home… The one above is a bread basket. Can’t you just picture a gorgeous loaf of French bread in this?
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This one is exquisite with the beautiful southwestern design.
And this one is made from a gazillion newspapers!
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 6
Talia Magazine Basket
West Elm
Zulu Liala Palm African Basket – FairTradeGifts
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 5
Halton Basket – Crate & Barrel
Moses Basket – Overstock.com
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 4
BC2.com – New Cinder Basket
Confessions of a basket freak – I have to avoid places that sell baskets anymore. I can figure out how to use ANY basket, and almost drool when I see one. I have to talk sternly to myself (I know, it shows I’m unhinged) in order to NOT buy it. Thankfully, many are way out of my price range…
Chipwood Apple Basket
My mouth waters when I see baskets of all shapes and sizes. I have a lot of baskets (my husband would say we’re AWASH in them, but there is ALWAYS room for another basket…
Emlyn Basket – Crate & Barrel
Isn’t this one yummy?
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 3
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Beautiful Baskets – Take 2
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Beautiful Baskets! – Take 1
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Baskets and wooden boxes are my thing. In fact, they’re so MUCH my thing I’ve had to stop going anywhere where either are featured – or at least only when it’s my birthday or something similar.
I can figure out a need for either at the drop of a hat. I would be a wonderful person for basket or box makers to hire to brainstorm about how their products could be used and enjoyed. My list is unending….
Here are the latest I’ve found and drooled over on the net. :0)
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