A tisket a tasket...can a house have too many baskets? Decorating and using baskets for organizational purposes seems to come naturally to me. I like the texture that they add to a room, and I like that although there may be several different baskets in one area being used for different reasons, they all seem to go together.
This first picture is the sum of a lot of different baskets. Room by room, here are some of the baskets. The basket under the Hoosier cabinet is my muse...my reason for writing this post.
I found it at Home Goods the other day. It fits perfectly underneath and most importantly, the cookie sheets fit in it!
A few other baskets keeping things handy and organized in the kitchen.
In my office area, these baskets are an eye catching mosaic. The French artillery basket stores wrapping paper, yard sticks and other long items. The shelves are stocked with greeting cards, old photos, and other bits and pieces...all neatly tucked away.
In the television area, there are baskets serving the purpose of DVD keepers...all easy to see. A little secret, the basket on top is full of my favorite movies...the ones in between and underneath are the kids and my husbands :) ...the basket next to the sofa makes a great little side table.
Not all rooms in the house have a basket in residence, but the Scottish broom basket did makes it way to the bottom shelf in the bathroom, and I did walk around Middlebury Vermont one lovely afternoon, years ago with this over-sized brown basket that I now use for blankets. The store was going out of business and I fell for this big one...they used it for display...I have to imagine I was a bit of a site walking around with the basket.
Some baskets are perfect for keeping collections like this one filled with seashells.
This large round basket comes out for big parties, several times a year. I like the rustic feel it lends to an otherwise dressed up tablescape. It looks great filled with fruits and cheeses or desserts.
Without intention, our house contains a rather large collection of baskets. They suit our style, slightly relaxed with a nod to natural accessories. They also suit my need to stay organized in a visually sane way. So how about your home...do you have many baskets? Do you have specific uses for them?
This post is being linked to Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, Little Red House for Mosaic Monday, and Smiling Sally for Blue Monday.
♥, Susan
So, my room didnt make the cut eh?
Posted by: brian | February 12, 2012 at 02:12 PM
Hi Susan,
I love your collection of baskets and how well you have utilized them for storage & decor. I'm still on the lookout for the perfect baskets as we just moved into our home last summer (fixer upper). Thanks for the inspiration! :) Thank you also for your comment and visit to my page - it is greatly appreciated. Take care and enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
Best,
Jessie
Posted by: Jessie @A Cozy Cottage in the City | February 12, 2012 at 04:21 PM
I love your mosaics showing just the variety of basket weaves! You would feel right at home here...I have baskets everywhere! I love a beautiful hand made basket....ahhh! ♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | February 12, 2012 at 05:08 PM
Wonderful collection of baskets. I love to have them around the house for holding just about anything. Great post. Happy Valentines and I hope you have a lovely week!
Posted by: Eileen | February 12, 2012 at 05:09 PM
What wonderful textures you have combined in all your mosaics! Well done! Have a grand week!! Cathy
And, no I don't think you can have too many baskets!
Posted by: Cathy | February 12, 2012 at 05:23 PM
Great idea for a mosaic, Susan, I love the textures of the baskets! Lovely collection, I love the baskets. I have some in my kitchen, filled with magazines and cookbooks and kitchen utensils. Have a great week.
Posted by: Carol @There's Always Thyme to Cook | February 12, 2012 at 05:27 PM
Great mosaic. Baskets are nice as they are so pretty but also so useful! And also they can hide things! :0
Posted by: dotsie (aka podso) | February 12, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Oh yes, we have baskets for newspapers, for recyclables, for keeping things neat in the pantry and in the linen closet... And I'm on the lookout for a big basket for logs next to the fireplace... :). xoxo
Posted by: Mary | February 12, 2012 at 05:45 PM
You have a great basket collection. May I ask what a Scottish broom basket is? Pamela
Posted by: Pamela Gordon | February 12, 2012 at 05:49 PM
I love baskets ... how they look, feel and smell! You have a wonderful collection!
Posted by: Snap | February 12, 2012 at 06:03 PM
You have a wonderful collection of baskets. I have baskets in almost every room in my house.
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | February 12, 2012 at 06:11 PM
Mary, When you have time check home goods. They had some terrific big baskets!
Posted by: susan ericson | February 12, 2012 at 06:20 PM
Pam, There is a long whispy plant called Scottish broom. The fronds are woven into the basket.
Posted by: susan ericson | February 12, 2012 at 06:22 PM
Susan, I use baskets for yarn, mail, reading material and whatever else needs corralling! Even so, I don't have near the number that you do. It's a great idea to feature them in collages! Thanks for your nice comment on nature mosaics.
-Karen
Posted by: My Little Home and Garden | February 12, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Nice images with your textures of baskets. Thanks for sharing and stopping by my blog and leaving a kind message.
Posted by: Judy | February 12, 2012 at 06:32 PM
I love baskets and use them to organize so many things. I'm trying to stay away from plastic as much as possible and I find that baskets can easily take their place.
I particularly love the big serving basket - looks like a perfect way to have a light meal in front of a fire.
Posted by: Lorrie | February 12, 2012 at 07:29 PM
Great basket mosaics. I can be a sucker for baskets. Your collection and what you use them for are fun to see. We still don't have a HomeGoods here in Washington...ugh!
Posted by: ellen b | February 12, 2012 at 08:09 PM
I want a French artillery basket! That's gorgeous! I need it!
And no, you cannot have too many baskets!
Posted by: Anni | February 13, 2012 at 05:07 AM
The way you use your basket collection you make organization an art form.
Posted by: May | February 13, 2012 at 05:57 AM
You have such a wonderful basket collection! I find I can never leave a garage sale or Goodwill without getting at least one basket!
Jeanine
Posted by: Jeanine Okio B Designs | February 13, 2012 at 05:59 AM
I love baskets too; they help me stay organized.
Happy Blue Monday, Susan. Be sure to check out my book giveaway.
Posted by: Sally | February 13, 2012 at 06:07 AM
I agree. Baskets are a wonderful way of keeping things in one place and looking good too. V
Posted by: Valerie | February 13, 2012 at 06:25 AM
No doubt, you are the basket lady. You are using them very nicely.
Posted by: LaVoice | February 13, 2012 at 07:37 AM
LOVE baskets, and yours are wonderful, and so useful! :)
Posted by: Carolee Clark | February 13, 2012 at 08:46 AM
I think that my favorite is the basket for parties that gets filled with cheeses and desserts!
Mostly because I absolutely looove both cheese and dessert.
Whenever I pass that little antique store on the way to/from school and see the baskets on the porch, I always think of stopping there with you, too.
Great post, there's no such thing as too many baskets! They are infinitely useful.
Love you mommy!
Posted by: Jenna Ericson | February 13, 2012 at 09:57 AM
Hi Susan, I do admire your basket loving nature. I too love baskets for the same reasons. Though I admit, have only a few and the mosaic look is not an option. I love the neat way they look even though they may be cluttered inside. Speaking about mine not yours. HA!
Take care, Hugs, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | February 13, 2012 at 10:12 AM
What a great post about baskets. I have a house full of baskets too. Love them, couldn't do without them. They keep things tidy
Lovely mosaics.
Posted by: Riet | February 13, 2012 at 10:56 AM
That is quite the collection!
Happy Blue Monday~
Posted by: sandi @the whistlestop cafe | February 13, 2012 at 01:59 PM
wow...you do have a lot of baskets.
I use them, too, for lots of different things.
I buy most of mine at the thrift store...baskets can be very expensive.
Yours look great
Posted by: bj | February 13, 2012 at 02:57 PM
I am a big basket hoarder...lol My favs are
longaberger. :)
Posted by: Joy | February 13, 2012 at 04:30 PM
You certainly do have a lot of lovely baskets!
Posted by: Teresa | February 13, 2012 at 05:07 PM
Beautiful selection!
Please come and see my BLUE Adventure entry. Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Ms. Burrito | February 13, 2012 at 07:43 PM
I love your collection of baskets and how well you have utilized them for storage & decor. I'm still on the lookout for the perfect baskets as we just moved into our home last summer (fixer upper). Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Affordable Insurance | February 14, 2012 at 05:52 AM
As usual, a great post about something that I wouldn't ordinarily think about. I also think your basket photo mosaic is terrific.
I was going to ask you what kind of basket that was that held the wrapping paper. I could use that for the rulers and t-square I have in my little art room! Perfect size and shape. My room is so chock full, but I do believe that it would fit right in! Where did you find something it?? Did you say? I have to go back to the post now to re-read!
Posted by: jenny | February 14, 2012 at 07:27 AM
oops- sorry- I was asking where the French Artillary basket could be found- I just realized I have a typo in my first comment~
Posted by: jenny | February 14, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Hi Jenny, The artillery basket came from Shutters, many years ago. I used to keep pussy willows in it.
Posted by: susan ericson | February 14, 2012 at 07:40 AM
I love baskets, too. Sometimes a little too much, I think!
Posted by: jeanie | February 14, 2012 at 02:14 PM
obviously one can never have too many baskets. They have so many uses. My favourite was once my grandmother's sewing basket.
Thank you for stopping by my blog to say hi and have a wonderful week.
Posted by: Jill Harrison | February 15, 2012 at 02:38 AM
Beautiful collection, black eyed Susan!! It is interesting and makes sense how they work well together. That is how Mother nature is!
Like:
A bouquet of different flowers
A group of trees and shrubs.
Hope you had a Happy Valentine's Day!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | February 15, 2012 at 03:02 PM
The basket pattern mosaic was just wonderful! And the pic-story of how you use them was so much fun to read. You have a lovely home!
Posted by: Sallie (FullTime-Life) | February 15, 2012 at 03:45 PM
what a basket collection you have :-) Visiting from Blue Monday, hope that you can return the visit too.
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The matchless message, very much is pleasant to me :)
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