Thursday, February 17, 2011

Wacky About Wicker


My husband always jokes that we have a basket for
everything in our cottage!



And you know what ...
He's right!!

We have vintage ones and new ones too.



I just love the texture, the shapes,
the organic nature of anything woven.



And ~ I just might need a tiny basket for a
tiny bear!!

It's Party Time Friday!
and ...

Bentley used to have a wicker bed, but he chewed up
the sides when he was a puppy, so now he has
an upholstered one. He only naps in it because
he really likes to sleep in our bed.
Right Bentley?

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

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25 comments:

  1. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I also love the organic look and feel of baskets. I have always wanted a picnic basket. We don't do a lot of picnics but I am sure that is because we are lacking a lovely basket to carry our lunch in.

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  2. Dandelion and DaisyFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I love baskets....I weed some out but then I keep finding more home that I can't live without.
    Especially, like the wicher wrapped bottles!

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  3. Dandelion and DaisyFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    That's...." I keep bringing more home....geez!

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  4. The Charm of HomeFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I love these bottles. They look beautiful in your basket. Come and link it up at Home Sweet Home.
    Sherry

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  5. One Cheap B*tchFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    What a great collection! I love wicker!

    Jeanine

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  6. PamelaFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    You can never have enough wicker! I love it.
    You have a great collection Susan!!

    Pamela xo

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  7. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I have quite a collection of baskets too! Everytime I come home with a new one my hubby just rolls his eyes.
    hugs,
    Sherry

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I noticed here in my home, there are more wicker baskets than usual :) Funny how these things sneak into your home hehehe Xoxoxo

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  9. Petie@inspirednesting.comFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I love it! We have this love for wicker/baskets in common. I recently thought about doing a post...Help, someone please call 'baskets anonymous'!!! I always seem to find a use for them though :)

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  10. SarahFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Susan, me too! Love the texture and the look of baskets, but mostly like the idea of them being handmade. I've had to edit my group of baskets over the years. Just not enough space. In recent years my favorites are my Nantucket baskets, but I continue to use all my baskets for various jobs. They are so versatile. ~ Sarah

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  11. {Bellamere Cottage}February 17, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Hi Susan....and Bentley too! :-)

    It's tough to pass up an adorable basket, isn't it???? And, how handy are they??? Everything in it's place!

    Come see me... I'm having a giveaway...

    Huggies,
    Spencer

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  12. Debbie~February 18, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Your baskets are wonderful! I love baskets too, they're fabulous for keeping things under cover and tidy, as well as fitting into most decor! Thanks for sharing! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs

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  13. acorn hollowFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I too love baskets but do not have as many as you do. I use them to keep my rug hooking under control.
    Cathy

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  14. Ricki TreleavenFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I love wicker and baskets, too. I saw the most amazing woven seagrass vase with a glass insert online. Methinks I shall order it! :D

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  15. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Nice collection of baskets. I love the wicker covered jug and the old flower gathering basket in the last two photo's. I love baskets too and have a large collection of antique ones. I have shown my oldest one in today's post that is a miniature one that my Grandmother gave me. Baskets are the most fun to collect. There is such a variety of them. ~~Sherry~~

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  16. MaggieFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Your baskets are wonderful, even the tiny bear has his own, how sweet.
    Maggie

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  17. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh, I am too, The older the better with me, even if they are torn up! Love the tiny bear in the tiny basket! Thanks for linking up with VIF!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  18. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Oh-I collect them, too. Happy Weekend.

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  19. DebbiedoosFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I just saw a bunch of wicker today while antiquing, and thought, I need to get me some more that stuff! I love the demijohn look, very cool! Thanks for you sweet comment about my flop..:) I guess after all it was liked:)
    Have a great weekend.

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  20. HeidiFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I think baskets are one thing that never goes out of style. I have always loved wicker ~ And your Beatrix Potter quote is oh so cute!
    :)Heidi

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  21. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Susan...

    My friend, you have a beautiful collection of wicker! Wicker is just soooo warm and "homey" feeling, I think! Not only does it often offer great storage but it looks pretty at the same time! Thanks for sharing a few pieces of your awesome wicker collection with us!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  22. ReneeFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I love baskets. I use them a lot for storage. I am planning to get several to go in that open space on top of my kitchen cabinets.

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  23. ErinFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Great collection of wicker Susan!

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  24. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    What a collection!!! I love wicker too... always keep an eye out for pretty pieces! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  25. Denise MarieFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Me too. I snatch up any interesting 1s when I hit Goodwill.

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