[ basket case ]

I'VE ALWAYS loved the look of using gigantic baskets for storage. Whether it's for firewood, towels, magazines or as a planter, it's a great way to add some warmth and texture to any space.

They're especially good for holding awkward items that need to be corralled in some way. I could have used one in our Muskoka place to hold the lifejackets in the screened-in porch between uses. 

I decided to hunt for one to hold our outdoor chair cushions to keep them sand-free when not in use. I measured how big it would have to be to hold them comfortably without struggling to get them in and out. Oddly enough, the 22"x12" minimum inside measurement was EXACTLY the inside measurement of one I found at Pottery Barn {wierd or what?}. So I guess it was meant to be!

They fit great and it's so much better than having them piled on the floor. Do you have any gigantic baskets in your home?

lisa

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