Have collection of beautiful baskets all sorts, how to use effectively
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Renie Thompson on Dec 22, 2013I use baskets as planters, as organizers, as toy chests and any and everything else. One favorite thing is to store the lap blankets and coverlets used during winter in a large basket next to the couch. I roll the blankets up and put them in for easy access.Helpful Reply
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Jeannie Wilson Agentis on Dec 22, 2013I also had quite the collection of baskets even a large amount of Longaberger ones. If you want to use them as part of decor I have hung them on walls in a nice arrangement.I use some for storing cloth napkins or wash cloth /towels in powder room Of course large ones hold magazines,etc If you have small inexpensive ones you can spray paint them and then paint or stencil a design on them. I use sturdy baskets in my garden gate to hold small annuals (I use aplastic bag with small holes poked in it and I place the soil in with some ivy and an annual or two) I get a lot of compliments on that..I have a peg rack where my smaller baskets with handles get hung I put pens in one small note paper in another one ,and keys in another.... If you have an area near the entrance to your house, place amedium basket there for keys or mail to put into mailbox....A really large basket there would be nice to throw gloves and hats. I hope you got some ideas from my rambling on....Helpful Reply
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Chris aka monkey on Dec 22, 2013my magazines live in baskets also music cd's i didn't want to get rid of if you have soffit space in kitchen over the cabinets you could put some there too just have fun and remember you can spray paint them also xxHelpful Reply
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Jackieforzone on Dec 22, 2013I use baskets for everything....dog toys, books, tv remotes, napkins, bread, snacks, bath towels, wash cloths, toilet paper rolls, make up, socks, bras, undies, and I mean everything they are pretty colors, you can spray paint them to match your decor...and lastly I make gift baskets for any occasion with leftovers!Helpful Reply
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Patricia Brining on Dec 22, 2013Great for extra socks under the bed =for gifts back to others=in top of closets for gloves and hats= even out of season clothes in the top of the closet!Helpful Reply
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Julie Yeary on Dec 22, 2013I have one in my bathroom holding toiletries an rolled washclothes. In the kitchen with fruits and veggies and by the fireplace with wood. I also used to have a trashcan one. If you have one of the Easter ones with bright colors if you paint it white the colors bleed through and look really nice. I found that out accidentally but will do it again on purpose. All of the ideas everyone else had are good too.Helpful Reply
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Tanya Peterson Felsheim on Dec 23, 2013Not sure if you're up for this, but when I use baskets--in order for them to all look like they are "upscale" or from a "decorator" I paint them the color that goes in the room I am working on. If I have 4 that are unique but have their own color etc, I will paint them all black, or white or whatever fits in that decor to give it an extra decorator touch. But some like them plain so when you get them set up, would love to see picturesHelpful Reply
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Pat Dollar on Dec 23, 2013There are hundreds of uses for baskets. You might try using google for an image search "decorative baskets" to get some ideas. Or go to http://www.drivenbydecor.com/2012/02/decorative-baskets-inspiration-for.html.Helpful Reply
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Mary Blatnik-Smith on Dec 24, 2013When all else fails, usethem to make gift baskets filled with homemade items for any occasionHelpful Reply
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Julie Yeary on Dec 24, 2013I saw a post today were someone hung some on a wall as decorations. It looked nice.Helpful Reply
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Irish53 on Dec 25, 2013i would refill the ones that can be used for house plants with bulbs or seeds for this spring then get in contact with a nursing home or vet hospital and donate the plants once the blooms are showing.Helpful Reply
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Pam Donahue on Dec 30, 2013I use my baskets for similar uses mentioned above. If you sew or crochet you can make liners so small things won't fall out. Bedroom, bath, living room, dining room, etc.Helpful Reply
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