I know some folk keep theirs on shelves or in drawers or even packed away in boxes whilst others stack a pile on the coffee table or display them in pretty baskets. It is something I have pondered for some time.
I quite liked the idea of a pretty basket but all the ones I liked were too deep and the books would be more hidden than on show. I then thought about a garden trug but most of the gardening outlets near where I live only stock those horrid plastic based ones...yes I know they are very practical for keeping clean but not very 'pretty' to look at. In the few places that I did find anything at least approaching what I wanted the price was just "OUCH".
Last weekend whilst over at Barleylands I found this in Maisie Moos...
It wasn't too costly and it is about the right size for what I need at the moment.
I bought some flocked ribbon in burgandy and green and wrapped the handle - finishing in a bow either side.
I think I might get some more of the ribbon to wrap around the top edge of the basket or tie randomly as bows over the wire framework...I'm not sure.Something to think about but at least my mini albums have a home now.................
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I too stepped back when I spied trugs made from wicker... they are expensive! I like your alternative though and would go with the ribbon bows on some of the mesh, it will look fabulous! At home I keep them in baskets on tables in the scrap room and sun lounge... here they sit in my Ikea squares, some in baskets, some not... it is hard to know what to do with them!!
Cute! Mine are in a type of small treasure chest. :)
What a awesome basket Toni, Love the high sides, I've never seen one like that!!! your idea of ribbons, go For It!!!!
hugs Lynn
They look lovely, loving that basket. It would be such a shame not to have them all on display. I think Annette is right about the ribbon bows they would really finish it off.
Maz. x
What a great idea Toni, that really shows your mini books off well. The ribbon is the perfect finishing touch! :)
I never know how to display my mini books, but this is the perfect storage type as nothing is too hidden but everything is kept together
Perfect solution! Enough of the prettiness showing but all in one place. Will have to look out for one for me.
A lovely idea. I use tins, but love your idea. Might look out for something similar in our garden centre. I think mini books are going to be my new obsession in the next few months! :)
This is so lovely, I have a wicker trug, which was given to me a few christmas's ago with lots of garden goodies in it ... as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to store my mini books in it. Your's is so pretty - and full, looks like another shopping trip might be on the cards for you soon LOL
Gosh that looks so elegant!
Fabulous basket - what a wonderful bit of storage! Kim
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