Wicker Whimsy - ideas & inspiration from The Basket Lady

Springtime means time to clean and de-clutter your home. Here's our checklist to help you get started today!

De-Clutter Your Home For Spring Now!
A curated home is thoughtfully designed and goes beyond having a perfectly decorated home. Find out how...
How to Thoughtfully Curate Your Home
Laundry is one of my least favorite chores, because it is never actually done. With two active boys, staying on top of it can be tough.  Here are some of the top tips that have worked well for our family and completely changed my attitude toward laundry.
Lifesaving Laundry Secrets

January brings a fresh start: it’s time to get organized! But there is no need to wait until the new year to get going. Organizing can be easy if you do it at the same time as you take down your holiday decorations, or as you are cleaning the house for holiday guests.

Tips to Get Organized this Year
One of our customer favorites, the Wicker Casserole Basket, will be part of Beth’s December gift box, along with her fantastic Gingerbread French Toast recipe, which is the perfect breakfast idea when entertaining holiday guests.
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Creating a Holiday Planning Station in your home is a great way to keep the little things you need throughout the month right at your fingertips. It doesn’t require much space, just a few organizational items and a little thinking ahead.

Create a Functional Holiday Planning Station
When it comes to holiday gifting, we can’t forget about ALL the important people in our life like teachers, hair stylists, postal carriers and the ever-important hostess gift.
A Homemade Gift Idea That will Impress
Shipping Deadlines

Thanksgiving is one of my family’s favorite holidays. Check out my menu for for the holiday. Maybe it will inspire you.

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Recreate Kelli's Thanksgiving Table

Ok, I know. It’s not even Halloween yet. I used to cringe seeing all of the holiday “stuff” in retail stores starting in October. But, I have come to realize that pre-planning for the holidays is a life saver. A few years ago, I made a pact with myself to start holiday planning earlier. And you know what? It worked. I was able to enjoy the season and I suffered less stress with these three simple pre-planning tips.

3 Things You Can Do NOW to Prepare for the Holidays

The kids are back to school and that means we're back to our regularly scheduled routine. Now is the perfect time to organize your home (and your life!) for the Fall season. I always like to create a list of areas that I want to organize and tackle them one at a time. Below is a list that I am currently working through that may help you too!

Fall into Organization
I don’t know about you, but this summer is flying by and I am in the middle of planning an end-of-summer BBQ for our family and friends.
Summer’s Last Hurrah!

Pack your bags! We’re staying home! There are several ways to enjoy summer by being a tourist in your own town and enjoying a staycation. Here are some ideas that I have discovered with my family and friends over the years that everyone enjoyed. Maybe you will too!

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town This Summer

With summer here, it is time to start planning your next outdoor gathering. And let’s face it, parties are just more fun when there is a theme! Here are five no-fail party ideas for your next backyard gathering. Enjoy!

The BEST Backyard Entertaining Ideas

And I am not complaining! These small house, lady havens are adorable and are ideal spots to unwind after the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Because let’s face it, who can relax in a hectic kitchen or a messy living room?

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The She-Shed Trend is Here to Stay

Get Carol's yummy recipes for her favorite Mexican chicken casserole and fresh, crisp Margarita!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Carol's delicious recipes!

 

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. During this time, there are some people who ask, 'What can I do?' or 'Can I really make a difference?’ in our environment.
It’s Earth Day Every Day at The Basket Lady!

Spring Cleaning Tips from The Basket LadyMy mom, Carol and I agree that there’s no better way to welcome spring than with a fresh, clean and organized home! And whether you look forward to spring cleaning, or find it a bit overwhelming, you’ll want to use our Spring Cleaning Checklist to make it a breeze.

Ring in Spring With this Easy-to-Follow Checklist
No matter the season, keeping your mudroom in order can be a daunting task. It’s the room where family members come and go (in a hurry, nonetheless) every single day. As you can see in this mudroom “before” photo, coats, shoes, bags, sports equipment and more are all over the place. Look familiar? 
How to Love Your Mudroom: Before and After

With the busy holiday season behind us, it is time to look ahead to 2017. If you are anything like me, I like to get organized in January! Here are some real-life inspirations to keep your pantry, laundry room, mudroom and bedrooms organized this year.

Get Every Room Organized This Year!
Top 8 Holiday Gift Basket Ideas

The Basket Lady LOVES an assemblage of related little treasures that, when combined, aren’t only a present – they’re an experience! Creating your own gift baskets this holiday season? Choose a style that complements the gift, and a size that accommodates all of the fillers.

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Our Favorite Holiday Gift Basket Ideas