I love baskets of all types – wicker baskets,
wooden baskets, metal baskets, but I love
turning things into baskets that didn’t start out that way.
I brought home several new “baskets” from the flea market
recently, so they have become my latest “theme”.
For example, this “basket” was originally used by fishermen,
the wire and patina make it perfect to
bring in from the lake to the house.
Do you know what this is?
It was a horse muzzle, but I think it looks
pretty hanging on a wall, filled with yarn, thread
and a vintage crochet piece.
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This is a strainer of some type, but I’m not sure what
it originally was used for. My husband thinks it
might have been used by fishermen also.
It’s quite old and has leather around the top.
Again, very pretty holding yarn and thread.
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This is more a pail than a basket, but I love it.
It’s a minnow bucket. Fishermen have the best stuff!
Of course, there’s the usual baskets I love too.
I have one like this in my kitchen to hold plastic lids,
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and another one on my desk to hold bills.
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This one used to be a basket inside a chest freezer.
I have several of these and plan to use them in
our laundry room that is being remodeled.
This is a little fryer basket I recently sold in my shop.
It’s just the right size to sit on a desk.
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This little strainer that makes an
adorable basket.
What’s your favorite repurposed basket?
Blessings,
Me too, I’m an absolute basketcase 🙂
Janet
I love your “unusual” baskets!
I am a sucker for wire baskets too. Love yours!
What lovely, creative ways you have come up with to make decorative (and functional) use of your new “baskets”!
xoxo
What a great way you have of turning utilitarian baskets into decorative objects! ~ Maureen
Much better than hiding pretty items in drawers. I shall no longer think of baskets as only the wicker types:)
Great baskets and your photos are beautifully done!
Angie,
I love all of your baskets!! All displayed so nice too! Great inspiration!!!!!!
xx
Anne
Great post. I love all the baskets.
Cynthia
Angie, I LOVE all the basket inspiration!!I bought an old strainer at a sale this summer-I’m off to get it and all some burlap to it. All your creations are phenomenol.
Ann
I keep swiping stuff from hubs garage and he keeps swiping it back.
When is a basket not a basket? lol
Great post. I need more baskets in my decor.
*Smiles*
Great baskets! Love the horse muzzle. I’ve seen a few in the stores recently, but passed them up. I may just have to snap one up next time.
Love all of these ‘baskets’ — I think I’D have seller’s remorse after letting go of that strainer basket too! Never would have guessed that was a horse muzzle — cute!!
The horse muzzle is my favorite!! Inspiring post.
Goedele
Love your baskets and displays Angie … will be looking for one of the horse muzzle baskets. Love half-baskets that sit flat against the wall. Thanks for hosting a fun party and featuring my Fall Mantel. … lots of wire baskets there. Your Country Store price tags made for a great display.
Hugs,
Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures
Angie, I love the horse muzzle basket! 🙂 I have a big ol’ dog muzzle… wonder if that’d make a good basket? LOL
LOVE your baskets!!! I know what you mean about “sellers remorse”…been there! Hope you find another 🙂 Laurel
Hi there Angie! WOW this post is amazing!!!!! You just are a genius! Love each and every idea! I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO honored that you dropped by Junkin Joe! What a surprise and I am doing a happy happy dance!!!! Thank you so much! I am trying to get back to visiting everyone but with the 4 shops — blog and well…life : ) time is short lol!!!! i know you know! just happy to say hi and send a hug — your rock!!!! : )
What wonderful ways you use these! Decorating and putting them to use the way you do is just so charming! Love it!
Blessings,
Susie
lovely! I am in love with metal baskets
Angie, I’m stopping by from 2805 link party and I love baskets too! Thanks for all the inspiration with the wire baskets, my favorite is the horse muzzle. Cool! Please stop over and I’d love it if you would follow me too! Suzy
I am bonkers over your baskets. I especially love the way you bent the handles on some to accommodate for your use. Very clever!
These are all so pretty! A gorgeous collection of baskets. I never feel like I have enough, but when I go to buy them, I can’t think of what I need them for, and I can’t justify a purchase without a plan. I love your styling of them!
love all your baskets.. not much time for being out and about these days, but sure do enjoy your blog when I get over here.
blessings
barb
You have the best vintage wire baskets, Angie! Love how you’re using and displaying them.
Mary Alice
My favorite is the one you said was a horse muzzle. Amazing! The soft textures with the metal always makes your designs so pleasing!
Liz
Beautiful Vignettes and I do share your love for baskets! I just love them.
Visiting from Funky Junk.
XO
trumatter
I love baskets also. You have made such pretty displays. I hope I can persuade you to come link up to my Farm Girl Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/09/farm-girl-friday-blog-fest-2.html
You have the sweetest ideas for those baskets, Angie! Love the horse muzzle the best! 🙂
xoxo laurie