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.
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!