Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Since there are so many creative uses for baskets, I am always on the lookout when I'm thrifting. This week among other things, I scored an eclectic assortment of basketry. I'm also excited to share the Canvas Factory Giveaway winner...
...Linda, from A La Carte! Congratulations, Linda! Now onto this week's finds! I fell in love with the perfectly round shape of the small vintage basket above, featuring a lid and woven clasp. Next, my close up photo of this tiny chest basket makes the size appear larger than it is. In reality, it's small enough to consider as fairy garden/gnome home inspiration!
I'm not sure if this basket style wine bottle tote is vintage, but it put me in mind of rattan I remember from the 70s. I can see using it a number of ways.
Wicker desk organizers are another versatile type of basket. I have one like this that is overflowing with stickers for crafting with Ginger Grand, so this one will be put to good use.
The last two items aren't baskets but are bargains from the 2/.25 sale. Are you familiar with quillows? I'm not sure exactly when, but I do recall a fad for sewing the small quilts with pockets that can be folded into pillows. When Ginger Grand visits, there are frequent park and picnic outings, so this will be handy to keep in the car.
The other bargain find piqued my curiosity. On the left, is the bottom of the thick wood cylinder which is open at the top. I have an idea for an upcycle, but I would love to know its original purpose if anyone knows!
Last but not least, I forgot to include two lovely floral garlands I bought from Phyllis at the neighborhood garage sale. This pretty pink one...
... and a cream colored one too.
Before I go, I want to let you know about the Tea & Roses Blog Hop and Spring Tea Party! The hop will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a line up of 12 creative bloggers, followed by a tea party link-up! I'll have more details when I share on Tuesday and I think you'll really enjoy it!
See you Tuesday! Until next time, happy hunting!
Hi Cecilia!
ReplyDeleteLove all the baskets, but the little round one is my favorite. Have wondered lately why I all of a sudden have been finding so many awesome vintage baskets on my thrifting rounds. But, since its a good thing...
And I'm not sure, but the wine holder basket looks old to me also.
All the Best,
Gwen
Is your wooden cylinder very small? Out looks like ones I have found with sewing needles in them. They are usually thumb sized; I can't tell the size of yours.
ReplyDeleteCarole, the diameter is 3" and it's 5.5" tall.
DeleteWhat wonderful baskets! I love the little round one also. Well I am so excited to win the Canvas giveaway! Wow!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteQuillow, never heard that before but great idea! Reminds me of my 80s windbreaker that folded down and into a fanny pack lol...
ReplyDeleteLove your baskets. I have been adding more to my collection ... buying only the older ones or splint oak. Sure getting hard to find. My favorite would be the round one with the lid. I miss the 25¢ sales. Glad you got the rose garlands from Phyllis ... I know you will do something fun with them.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Audrey Z.
Love, love, love those garlands! I had to stop buying baskets, I had too many! xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteOh, I love those unique baskets!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed all your finds. I think the round basket should have an 8 week old kitten in it. The wine bottle holder would be great in a narrow spot with tall sprays of flowers (forsythia is still here in Maine)--faux or real. Ine thing about having too many baskets, is I can always keep my most favorite one and pass on the least favorite! Last week I got 4 hurricane lamps, some other stuff and the woman's grandmother's splint oak picnic basket with lid for $8 (What was she thinking????). Still haven't figured what I want to use it for. Ginger Grand will love trying to figure out how to repack the Quillow; you're a good Gram!
ReplyDeleteCecelia,
ReplyDeleteLove the baskets!! Thanks so muchf or stopping by!! I will definitely be linking up to the Tea Cup party and I will be visiting all those participating in the Blog Hop too!!
Hugs,
Deb