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natural burlap used as basket liner

jute webbing used as charming ribbon

I had so much fun packing up homemade cookies and oranges and other treats in gift baskets this Christmas. I know I'm a little late in sharing and truth-be-told, I never did get a proper photo illustrating just how nice they looked finished so I'm afraid you'll have to use your imagination a bit! My sister flew in Christmas eve day to spend the holidays with me and by the time she got in, it was all we could do to get all the elements together and out for delivery. (Thanks Sis, by the way!!)

I think it is always nice (budget permitting, of course) if the gift basket can be part of the gift—a useful storage container that the recipient can use in any number of ways throughout their home. Which brings me to my original post topic:

2012 is well under way and I don't know if it is the start of a new year or just the after-holiday-clean-up that motivates me to purge unnecessary items and organize the house from top-to-bottom, but it seems I'm always in that frame of mind this time each year.

Wire baskets and trays are a favorite storage solution of mine. They are an attractive way to store all sorts of items in the kitchen and throughout your home.

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Here are a few finds from the emporium:

Small Wire Basket

Large Wire basket

Shabby Cottage Chic Wire Basket Set

Timeless Settings: Set of 3 baskets

Vintage Inspired Veggie Storage

I'm constantly scouting for new items to add to the emporium so be sure to check often to see my latest finds.

in the emporium:

For a large variety of storage items (from glass canisters to wire baskets) see Pantry and Storage

Find wooden totes, wicker baskets, wire baskets and other totes used for storage or for gifting in Gift Wrap Supplies

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and Thinking Outside the Box

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I recently wrote a post called "Thinking Outside the Box" about beautifying and simplifying your home environment by using glass storage containers in as many areas as possible...the pantry, your laundry room, your refrigerator. Within that post are a number of links to various places on-line with options for glass canisters, carafes and bottles, including many options from the emporium

Since writing that post, in quite a serendipitous chain of events, I ran across a source for glass milk containers that I wanted to share with you. A wonderful blog called "Remodelista" (a great resource for all sorts of home products) just posted a source for various size milk bottles that can be used to store (and serve) everything in your refrigerator from juices to water to your milk and cream. (And they come with resealable caps!)

The best deals are on the multi-sized bottle "packages" that the company has put together. As Remodelista recommended, I would find a like-minded friend to go in on a package with you or another idea would be to buy a package and give the extra bottles you can't use as gifts. (Either empty --or perhaps filled with a spicy holiday beverage as a hostess gift?!--or how about a holiday gift basket with milk and cookies for your friends and neighbors?!)

Remodelista does a fantastic job of finding out-of-the-way sources. If you are interested in buying, be sure to support their efforts by linking through their website to the featured vendor.

Happy shopping!