But last week when I sauntered into one of my Volunteers of America stores, not expecting to see anything great, I ran across this pic-a-nic basket. Yabba-dabba-doo! Uh, wrong cartoon?
It's not exactly picnic season in Ohio yet, but these baskets are great to store things in.
Plus, they are cheap. And I'm cheap. So, a match made in heaven.
This guy was $3.99.
All three of my other wooden picnic baskets were right around $3.00 each. Cheaper than one of those big old plastic storage containers and with much more character.
I have three of them now that have this diamond pattern on them.
I believe they are Redmon picnic baskets.
And a West Rindge one that is more of a woven splint design. Similar to something Longaberger would have made, but older.
I'm taking this as a sign that the thrifting season is kickin' into high gear.
If you're smarter than the average bear, you'll check out these parties:
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Flea Market Finds at Her Library Adventures
Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage
Thrift Share Tuesday at Apron Thrift Girl
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
I love picnic basket and storage is defintely what I use them for...mine are even my most recent post. Have not found one as cheap as $3!
ReplyDeleteOne of these beauties would be fun, but four of them is a real party. I love the way they looked stacked up. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so envious! I have a few picnic baskets. The cheapest one was for $5 about 20 years ago at a garage sale. How come I never find thrift shops like that?
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Love those picnic baskets. Reminds me of going on picnics with my family!
ReplyDeleteI love your picnic baskets--and such a good idea to store stuff in them. Would be perfect to store fabric and stuff in. Now I will have to look for some:)!
ReplyDeleteThese are a great collection. They look really good stacked together like that.
ReplyDeleteGreat baskets- I love the diamond pattern. I have one that has a tin top that is quite old and I wish I had a couple more- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLove your Pic-a-nic baskets, Pam! And how nice the three diamond decorated baskets are graduated in size for stacking!
ReplyDeleteLove 'em! You are smarter than the average bear, Boo Boo, when it comes to finding great things. These are wonderful! Have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteGreat baskets! You lucky duck! Nothing like that exists at my GoodWill!
ReplyDeleteLovely picnic baskets, lovely, lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeletewow! i'm sure he will! those are really nice!
ReplyDeleteThey really are lovely! And they look so beautiful all stacked up together. Wishing you a gorgeous week :)
ReplyDeleteOMG! You have my dream collection. Ever since I was a little girl I always wanted a Yogi Bear picnic basket and last summer I found one at a car boot sale. Since then I've been hunting for more to add to my collection. I love wicker and I love picnic baskets. Very envious.
ReplyDeleteMadison xxx
Hey, don't call yourself "cheap".
ReplyDeleteThat's my job to insult bloggers!
Happy Monday!
m.
Pam, I love the baskets! What a wonderful idea for storage. I'll be on the lookout for these in the future.
ReplyDeletewhat darling picnic baskets!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous collection. They especially look good stacked together. Good for you for rescuing them. Super price. Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteWow Pam, the three of them stacked up are the bomb diggity.
ReplyDeleteI am loving your picnic baskets! They look so pretty stacked and are good for storage. Great finds! I have 2, a vintage one and a longaberger.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds Pam....you are starting a beautiful collection.
ReplyDeleteJo
Forget about Yogi!! Wow we...
ReplyDeleteGreat deals :)
xxx Liz
You are a lucky girl! Those baskets are so nice, at a great price! Enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI love the baskets with the diamonds. You SCORED!!! Lucky you!!!
ReplyDeleteOH WOW! Those are beautiful and so inexpensive!!
ReplyDeletePam,
ReplyDeleteI have that same basket (#2 in the middle) and love it. You have done really well on all of yours and thank you for sharing them with us at NTT. I use three of mine in my kitchen to hold all my cookbooks.
Blessings,
Linda
Awesome! What a great collection.
ReplyDeleteThose picnic baskets are delightful. How fortunate you are to have found them. And only $3. AMAZING. Nothing like that around here, for sure. ENJOY.
ReplyDeleteI love that you have three different sizes of the same basket! And the warm honey color is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI thought I had a steal on my basket at $10! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE old picnic baskets and you have some really nice ones. I have 3 stacked in the corner of my kitchen....full of tablecloths, placemats, etc. You got a great deal on yours!!
ReplyDeleteJane
What a great basket. You have quite a collection there! Very cool.
ReplyDeletemelinda
What a wonderful collection and wow! At such inexpensive prices! These are the perfect decorative accent but are so useful too. You scored dear Pam! I am never so lucky when I hit a thrift store!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Love,
Sue
How wonderful! It's so true -- they are so much prettier than plastic storage!
ReplyDeleteWow! The baskets are beautiful, wonderful find!
ReplyDeletegreat finds <3
ReplyDeleteI am jealous - and I'm not a bear or a sasquatch (did not know they like daffodils)!
ReplyDeleteGlad you stopped by and liked my fan and gnome - happy to have found you. New GFC & Linky follower
Kelly
Love your baskets! And such a great picture with the chair! Blessings, Sandie
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