But thanks to a an old belt that no longer fit, I now have two straps on the front of the basket. If you look closely, you can see that they are not the same.
This beauty is much bigger and heavier than it looks.
The baskets add texture to a room, and the bigger the better, in my book.
To better show off the basket I removed the pediment from the armoire. Okay, total disclosure here, I never liked the pediment.
This basket may look like another antique, but I actually found it at Hobby Lobby about a year ago.
The basket below, another one from Hobby Lobby, is large enough to hold the extra pillows and bedspread at night.
This little basket below was a vintage sewing basket at one time. I set it on this antique French chair, and it covers up the fact that the chair is missing some of its rush seat.
Here’s another antique basket on my back porch. I think it is more flat than it was when I bought it last year, possibly because one of my kids sat on it. Oh well, more antiquing, right?
The prices vary depending on where you find baskets, but certainly if you want a good deal, I would try consignment, resale shops, and auctions. That concludes my basket tour.
This post is resonating with me because I find myself pulling out some baskets for spring this year and wondering if I should put them away until fall. But I’m loving all the different shapes and sizes and texture as well. You have a wonderful collection!
Mary Alice
Love all your beautiful baskets…which compliment your gorgeous home. I love them too for the function and texture they bring into a space plus the fact that they are so affordable makes them extra great!
You’ve got some beautiful baskets, Anita! Love that one on top of your armoire {which I also like better without the pediment}. I don’t usually see anything too big, but GW and my local antique mart have baskets galore!
You have some beautiful baskets! Love the texture they add to a room. And I LOVE that you removed the pediment from your armoire!
I ahve SO many baskets, I used to collect them. I got rid of many smallwr ones but still have all of my larger ones and am trying to find places for them all!!!I love all of yours, that was a great idea to use a belt! Thanks fr sharing your baskets. XO, Pinky
These baskets are great and a great way to repurpose a belt. I love the chair out on the porch, very pretty.
Cynthia
Anita, I also love baskets. I believe it is the mystique involved with them, especially those with covers, because I also love boxes and trunks of various description and the possible treasures inside. Your baskets are all wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
You are so creative. I love how you’ve decorated with your baskets. Must Pin your ideas and go looking for that old belt of my husband’s that he had on the trash heap! Blessings, Patti
Love big, old baskets. Had no idea HL had such a great selection. Will have to check it out next time.
Hi Anita, I just LOVE baskets too….I never thought about leaving one out on a porch. That looks awesome. Do you leave it out all year?
I also love the fine old baskets … you can use them to so much
I love baskets, too, and have several really old ones that belonged to my grandmother-xo Diana
Anita,
I, too, am a basket case, dear friend!!! I adore their texture and their utilitarian qualities!!! Versitle and economical decor accents make them such practical investements!!!
Thanks for sharing your stunning collection with us!
Fondly,
Pat
I love this post as I too love baskets. I use a large one for a side table in my living room, then for storage under my coffee table, another to hold blankets and I am sure my collection will grow as my cottage decor evolves. Maybe then I will be inspired to do a post such as yours *wink*
I have that same large HL basket and it is sooo useful. Yes, I agree that baskets create a warm French feeling.
Anita I love them all! I almost bought that large HL basket last year…I’m sorry I didn’t because they no longer have them:(
Started my basket fetish long ago with a large collection of Longaberger baskets, but now I look for the antique ones…just love how much texture and beauty it adds to a room and not to mention how so very utilitarian they are….love how you added your belts!!
It certainly is the season for baskets… baskets for easter eggs, baskets for cut flowers, then baskets for grown veggies.. baskets everywhere.
What big beautiful baskets. I had a wild idea to sell mine when we were moving and I was changing my style of decor. WHAT was I thinking?? Now I am restarting the collection, but I am no where near the beauties you have.
Hugs, Gee
Baskets are like pillows… you just can’t have enough. YOu have some real beauties, Anita!!! They are large and old and I love how you say they add texture to a room… great description!
I love them too, especially under the hallway’s consolles
Hugs my darling
Silvia
could it be the texture? or the lovely color of each? or the fact they can actually hold things? I have them all over my house and I love them too. I love other people’s baskets just as much!
I’m a sucker for baskets, too. Pillows are my other vice. Can’t get enough!!
oh my …….another basket hoarder…..you are after my own heart….i love love love baskets….and can never let them go…..you should see my collection….when i get home from florida…i will have to do a post on this very subject…..thanks for the tour of your basteks…love them all….
I love the big basket on top of the mirror. One can never have too many baskets. It evokes so much warmth and adds texture and an an organic feel to a room. Not only do they add texture, they are useful for storage. I have baskets all over my home. Now I’m adding wooden textural lamp shades to the mix. These days I’m loving the look of browns and organic textural items for the home and baskets top the list.
Christine, I don’t leave it out all of the time. I used to, but it began to fade. Definitely if the weather is wonky, I leave it inside.
I am bonkers for baskets. I have had to limit myself to certain shapes and styles. I love that vintage sewing basket!