Thrift stores have not been good to me lately. Lots of trips, not a lot of fun finds. Just a slow time of the year, I guess.
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.
Ann@A Sentimental Life
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!
Betsy
One of these beauties would be fun, but four of them is a real party. I love the way they looked stacked up. Perfect!
Cozy Little House
Oh, 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?
Brenda
MamaMonki
Love those picnic baskets. Reminds me of going on picnics with my family!
Shabby chic Sandy
I 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:)!
Cheapchick
These are a great collection. They look really good stacked together like that.
NanaDiana
Great 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
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Love your Pic-a-nic baskets, Pam! And how nice the three diamond decorated baskets are graduated in size for stacking!
artteachergirl
Love ’em! You are smarter than the average bear, Boo Boo, when it comes to finding great things. These are wonderful! Have a nice week!
Heather
Great baskets! You lucky duck! Nothing like that exists at my GoodWill!
Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms
Lovely picnic baskets, lovely, lovely, lovely!
hong kong property
wow! i’m sure he will! those are really nice!
Steph
They really are lovely! And they look so beautiful all stacked up together. Wishing you a gorgeous week 🙂
Madison
OMG! 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.
Madison xxx
Mark
Hey, don’t call yourself “cheap”.
That’s my job to insult bloggers!
Happy Monday!
m.
Lottie
Pam, I love the baskets! What a wonderful idea for storage. I’ll be on the lookout for these in the future.
tourist in my town
what darling picnic baskets!
Kim K.
What a fabulous collection. They especially look good stacked together. Good for you for rescuing them. Super price. Woo hoo!
Olive Cooper
Wow Pam, the three of them stacked up are the bomb diggity.
Debra from Bungalow
I 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.
My Grama's Soul
Great finds Pam….you are starting a beautiful collection.
Jo
LizlovesVintage
Forget about Yogi!! Wow we…
Great deals 🙂
xxx Liz
JunkStuffTreasures
You are a lucky girl! Those baskets are so nice, at a great price! Enjoy them.
Sherry@Back2Vintage
I love the baskets with the diamonds. You SCORED!!! Lucky you!!!
Amanda Jo
OH WOW! Those are beautiful and so inexpensive!!
Linda@Coastal Charm
Pam,
I 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
Anne
Awesome! What a great collection.
TARYTERRE
Those picnic baskets are delightful. How fortunate you are to have found them. And only $3. AMAZING. Nothing like that around here, for sure. ENJOY.
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I love that you have three different sizes of the same basket! And the warm honey color is my favorite.
Amber Lyon Ferguson
I thought I had a steal on my basket at $10! Way to go!
Jane
I 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!!
Jane
Country Dreaming
What a great basket. You have quite a collection there! Very cool.
melinda
Susie Q
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!
Have a wonderful week!
Love,
Sue
Laurie
How wonderful! It’s so true — they are so much prettier than plastic storage!
Wendy
Wow! The baskets are beautiful, wonderful find!
Carrie Vintage
great finds <3
Eclectically Vintage
I am jealous – and I’m not a bear or a sasquatch (did not know they like daffodils)!
Glad you stopped by and liked my fan and gnome – happy to have found you. New GFC & Linky follower
Kelly
Sandie
Love your baskets! And such a great picture with the chair! Blessings, Sandie
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
They look great stacked with three different sizes!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Love your collection…and especially all the different stacked sizes!