This past month I’ve developed an obsession for baskets. I spotted these by one of the houseboats in my neighbourhood. I love the idea of growing conifers or the likes in random, mismatched baskets. Seriously, can you ever have enough baskets? I don’t think so.
I do so adore baskets too. I prefer the simple ones, straight lines, nothing fancy going on, filled with natural objects too — like piles of wood or acorns or just filled with leaves placed on my back porch. 🙂
October 26th, 2010 | #
Have been obsessed w/ baskets my whole life! I have way too many of them, waiting to be put to good use. Recently gave away a few; realised I still have a few to bring to the Netherlands. 🙂 xo
October 26th, 2010 | #
Oh Tara, you know you can always leave a few here!! 🙂 xx
Maggie, my thoughts exactly.
October 26th, 2010 | #
Absolutely agree, I adore them !!!
October 26th, 2010 | #
These are lovely, Pia, a fab spot! I think there is something quite festive about them, too.
P.S. Did you spot your book in my home office sneak peek today?!
October 26th, 2010 | #
Yes. Im not crazy and Im not alone!
Lovely.
October 26th, 2010 | #
I don’t think you can ever tire of baskets! And boy has it changed into full “fall” affect there…I was there 3 weeks ago and the leaves were just beginning to change. Enjoy it’s beauty.
October 26th, 2010 | #
I have been liking them since my tender childhood ! and now find I cannot put them all in my small flat … but there is still my balcon to be conquered and your photo gives me ideas 🙂
October 26th, 2010 | #
love, love, love baskets…and agree wholeheartedly, I don’t think you can ever have enough! 🙂
xo
Melis
October 26th, 2010 | #
That is a fantastic idea, I’m always looking for little knick knacks to plant pretty flowers in (:
October 26th, 2010 | #
love the mismatch feel and baskets can be had cheaply; fine idea…
October 26th, 2010 | #
I too am in love with everything wicker and basketish! My husband and I moved to France this past February from the US, and I immediately fell in love with the fact that at the market everyone uses wicker almost picnicky baskets to do their sunday shopping, rather than plastic/tote bags. I was amazed to see the stylish version of what we called in Philadelphia “granny carts” – ie wicker tall hamper looking baskets on wheels. We use ours every week, and its a life saver. Here is a picture of our massive wicker basket market love: http://outlawnotahero.blogspot.com/2010/10/thoiry-sunday-market.html
October 26th, 2010 | #
You’re speaking my language sister xx
October 26th, 2010 | #
Perhaps bc they are natural(ish) & yet we can use them – it is rare to be able to do so. Is it a deliberate or accidental basket of firs? Are they awaiting delivery for Christmas at the nearest elf village?
October 27th, 2010 | #
That’s nothing. Have you seen my “habit”? http://katiecrackernuts.blogspot.com/2010/07/getting-enough-fibre.html
October 27th, 2010 | #
I would love to try this idea, what a lovely Christmas decoration these would make.
November 2nd, 2010 | #
My grandfather was a gardener but not an aesthete. He grew things in buckets. If only I’d discovered the little second hand store down the road from where I work before he grew too ill to garden. Its window is full of baskets of all shapes and sizes just perfect for stashing in corners with pot plants in them… perhaps I’ll have to start a basket garden and blog its progress…
November 9th, 2010 | #