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.
Country Dreaming
What a great basket. You have quite a collection there! Very cool.
melinda
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
Amber Lyon Ferguson
I thought I had a steal on my basket at $10! Way to go!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I love that you have three different sizes of the same basket! And the warm honey color is my favorite.
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.
Anne
Awesome! What a great collection.
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
Amanda Jo
OH WOW! Those are beautiful and so inexpensive!!
Sherry@Back2Vintage
I love the baskets with the diamonds. You SCORED!!! Lucky you!!!
JunkStuffTreasures
You are a lucky girl! Those baskets are so nice, at a great price! Enjoy them.
LizlovesVintage
Forget about Yogi!! Wow we...
Great deals 🙂
xxx Liz
My Grama's Soul
Great finds Pam....you are starting a beautiful collection.
Jo
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.
Olive Cooper
Wow Pam, the three of them stacked up are the bomb diggity.
Kim K.
What a fabulous collection. They especially look good stacked together. Good for you for rescuing them. Super price. Woo hoo!
tourist in my town
what darling picnic baskets!