July 25, 2007

A Tisket, A Tasket, I Love this Aqua Basket

You can't control what your heart loves. For reasons unknown to me, I fell hard for this basket that I found in an antique store yesterday. While I have always had a deep and strange love for baskets, the compulsion I had to own this particular one was very strong. I love its aqua color. I love its rusty patina. I love its character and I know that I will use it happily in my studio and that every time I look at it, I will smile. Not a bad return on a $7 investment.
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36 comments:

  1. MariannaJuly 25, 2007 11:45 AM

    I might have felt compelled to own that as well! Very cute and I love the color.

    Thanks for posting about my journals. I orginally found the idea at Eyes of Wonder (there is a link to her post about journaling on the second Journals post I made yesterday.)

    P.S. I put up some pics of my house. I'm loving my new camera!

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  2. julie (jane's apron)July 25, 2007 11:52 AM

    I love wire baskets and THAT is a great one. And since, I'm such a Home Companion nut, I have to add that I recognize the photos on the left...super cute girl bedroom.

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  3. Junie MoonJuly 25, 2007 11:59 AM

    I love it, too--it's a fabulous color and a wonderful find.

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  4. Liz HarrellJuly 25, 2007 12:05 PM

    That is a super fun basket! Congrats on the inexpensive price.

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  5. paigeJuly 25, 2007 12:23 PM

    $7- what a score!!
    i love the blue patina too.
    so cute

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  6. cammyJuly 25, 2007 1:03 PM

    It's absolutely perfect and for only $7....what a deal!

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  7. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseJuly 25, 2007 1:03 PM

    That is a GREAT basket!
    :)

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  8. RosemaryJuly 25, 2007 1:19 PM

    I like it too!
    I say whatever makes you happy.(Within reason)
    I have been liking that color more and more.
    Enjoy!
    Rosemary

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  9. DebJuly 25, 2007 2:02 PM

    Adorable! Love the aqua colour too.
    Great find Jen.

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  10. PATJuly 25, 2007 2:13 PM

    That's a great basket, Jen. I love the color and it's practical as well! You did good!

    Pat

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  11. AnonymousJuly 25, 2007 2:17 PM

    Oooh luv it! Aqua is a favorite color of mine. I wouldn't have been able to resist it either, especially not at $7!

    Manuela

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  12. MorganJuly 25, 2007 4:12 PM

    That's a score!

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  13. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogJuly 25, 2007 4:40 PM

    Cute, cute, cute!

    I like how you have used it as well.

    My girl's bedroom is aqua (Dutch Boy "indigo sea") and it is such fresh and happy color!

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  14. sheila from life @ #17July 25, 2007 4:41 PM

    I'd have definitely been doin' the Happy Metal Basket Dance if I found that treasure :)

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  15. Kathleen GraceJuly 25, 2007 4:57 PM

    Love the basket and the (tablecloths?) inside are cool too!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 25, 2007 7:55 PM

    I love your aqua basket Jen! I'm SO happy that it now belongs to you!
    xo,
    Kim

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  17. AnonymousJuly 25, 2007 7:59 PM

    SO cute!! Love that aqua basket!

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  18. BeckaJuly 25, 2007 8:29 PM

    That is a beautiful basket. Target would have sold that for over 20.00 and it would have been fake character. Yours is so much better.

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  19. Mrs. PreschoolJuly 25, 2007 11:52 PM

    I love it. I also have the same towel that you have sitting on the top - love that too!!

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  20. The GlitterFairy...July 26, 2007 12:12 AM

    Ooooh! Love that basket! I, too, am a "basket case" and can hardly resist any basket...and that aqua one is a doozy. Congrats on a wonderful find!
    Laurie

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  21. PetaJuly 26, 2007 12:51 AM

    Fabulous, chippy colour! And I love those magazine tear outs!

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  22. Nicoletobusy3July 26, 2007 8:59 AM

    Good Morning,
    I just love it when you find that special piece of treasure. Love the color, so rich in aqua and it looks so nice with your vintage fabrics. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving me a note. Your blog is very nice and your little girl is soooo adorable. Looking forward to reading your blog. Nicole

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  23. Sophie HoneysuckleJuly 26, 2007 9:51 AM

    I completely understand!!! I love it-as you know aqua is one of my favourite colours! Wish I had found it!!

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  24. NonnieJuly 26, 2007 11:04 AM

    I can totally see why you fell for this one. It's gorgeous and looks really lovely filled with your pretty fabrics.

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  25. Neunann StudioJuly 26, 2007 11:27 AM

    It is very pretty. I found one as well at my parents-in-law summer house; it was at the garage full of dust. I took it and bring home, it is beautiful too.

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  26. JulieJuly 26, 2007 11:55 AM

    I think it is an antique egg basket. I love it! I want to have chickens on our farm so bad... but husband always gives me this 'look' when I bring it up..

    :0(

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  27. savvycityfarmerJuly 26, 2007 1:50 PM

    My heart would fall too...I have a similar basket that I keep my paint samples in...sweeeeet

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  28. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJuly 26, 2007 7:42 PM

    Very pretty, Jen! I'm loving aqua lately too & it really doesn't go all that well in my house, except for one spot.

    I love your basket! I picked up a pretty iron bird today about the same color..just couldn't pass it up.

    Rhoda

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  29. AnonymousJuly 27, 2007 1:29 AM

    cute basket.
    just found your blog and I am swooning over all the pics you are posting, love your style, seriously loving every pic.
    I have to work my way back through the archives....

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  30. HeatherJuly 27, 2007 8:46 AM

    Very cute! Boy would I love to go shopping someday - you always find the best things.
    Heather

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  31. UnknownJuly 27, 2007 12:14 PM

    In the last few years, aqua has moved to the top of my list in attraction! I even have 2 planters on my front walkway in aqua. If gives my heart pleasure, that's all I know.

    kj

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  32. MODERN COUNTRYJuly 27, 2007 2:29 PM

    Oh, it looks fantastic! I am serious, i also love the old worn look of it, the patina..just perfect :) I don`t see them that often here were i live..Very cheap too :) Have a fun weekend! Aina

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  33. Sweet RemembranceJuly 31, 2007 12:48 AM

    I love the aqua basket too!
    The color is so chic...

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  34. karlascottage.typepad.comJuly 31, 2007 8:51 AM

    I've had those baskets before, but had to paint them to look that way. Perfect color!

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  35. Sweet Cottage DreamsAugust 03, 2007 12:13 PM

    Great find! What a deal, too. Becky

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  36. AnonymousAugust 05, 2007 12:25 AM

    I can absolutely see why you fell in love with it. It's so cute and I really like the color!

    allie
    www.mycozyhome.typepad.com

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