Have collection of beautiful baskets all sorts, how to use effectively
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Through the years when I was not paying attention and was given plenty of great baskets round, handle type, square, tall, everything shape & size. Need everyones help on how to use them around the house as decorative useful containers.
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I 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.
Renie Thompson
on Dec 22, 2013
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I 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....
Jeannie Wilson Agentis
on Dec 22, 2013
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my 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 xx
Chris aka monkey
on Dec 22, 2013
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I 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!
Jackieforzone
on Dec 22, 2013
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Great 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!
Patricia Brining
on Dec 22, 2013
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I 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.
Julie Yeary
on Dec 22, 2013
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Not 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 pictures
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Dec 23, 2013
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There 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.
Pat Dollar
on Dec 23, 2013
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When all else fails, usethem to make gift baskets filled with homemade items for any occasion
Mary Blatnik-Smith
on Dec 24, 2013
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I saw a post today were someone hung some on a wall as decorations. It looked nice.
Julie Yeary
on Dec 24, 2013
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i 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.
Irish53
on Dec 25, 2013
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I 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.
Pam Donahue
on Dec 30, 2013
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