I have a large French basket and needed to fill it with something. It’s about 3 ft. tall, so I needed something that wouldn’t get lost in the basket.
I used to have silk flowers in it, but was ready for a change. I thought about what I could put in it. Someone suggested baguettes, but really, I didn’t want to start shellacking bread. I had lots of ideas, but most everything looked weird in the basket, until… I thought of my straw hat collection.
I wondered if they would work.
Yes, they would!! I put some yard sticks in the basket to hold the hats in place.
Then I decided to add this bit of lace to the basket. It is actually a vintage hand towel with a hand-crocheted lace that I stuffed into the basket.
Our fireplace sits between the breakfast room and our living room, so this basket actually hangs on the side of the fireplace.
I think it turned out pretty well, and the best part is that I just shopped my house, so this redo cost me nothing. I already had the basket, the hand towel and the hats.
With the money I saved, I may need to treat myself to a pedicure!! (Hee, hee, I knew YOU would understand my logic.)
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I like it and I think it is perfect for summer!
Love it! Very clever. Now go enjoy that pedicure!
Love it!!! I get my manicure tomorrow morning:) And yes, we deserve it:):)
oh yes ma’am…it works!
So darling!! I works 😀 Luv the basket. The rich deep brown colour the height of it… beautiful.
Go enjoy your pedicure Anita <3
Lovely! Great mix of textures – woven, lacy and wood!
Dear Anita
Great idea to decorate with hats this basket. Seems to give a touch of mood to wear it and get out a nice walk.
Have a nice month
Olympia
I love it. All the wonderful textures. Yes go get that pedi!!
I love shopping the house- it’s the best way to go!
Love that idea, Anita…so unique! And there’s nothing better than free! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie
I’ve never had a pedicure, but I know clever when I see it!
~Bliss~
Anita, your hats are a very original and fun way to fill your basket. They looks so summery! What is it about straw hats!!!!
Great idea Anita! Now go get that pedi:)
I love this. What a great idea filling your basket with your straw hats.
Mary Alice
Beautiful. Think I have the basket. Now if I only had the hats….:)
Anita,
Great solution! your hat collection looks perfect.Love that bit of lace too!I treat myself every month to a pedicure 🙂
xx
Anne
Anita,
Lovin’ your creativity, lovin’ your hats…and lovin’ your logic! Cute post!!! Bits of bittersweet would be stunning against the dark basket for the Fall!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Anita, it looks great, and what a clever idea to use the yard sticks.
Your house looks so pretty! I love this. I love also that you did not spend a dime. Thanks so much for following me. I am on my phone but will tomorrow. I would also love if you link this to the French party on Monday!
Hugs
Isabelle
http://www.lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com
Oups. Following you already! Xo
Anita, Great idea to use the straw hats and I love the basket! Thanks for linking to the Open House Party this week.
Just perfect for summer…you are so smart to think of it. Love your pretty basket….
Over from Brambleberry….
Very clever and unique! Love it!
Brilliant idea. It looks really good there.
Now what colour nail varnish are you going for?
It looks great!
I love it Anita! I would love for you to share with, “Share Your Cup’ sometime.
Hugs,
Jann
How charming! I love the hats with the basket and lacy linen, Anita.
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Be sure to stop in tonight to see yourself featured.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage