Monday, July 18, 2011

a numbered farmhouse basket

When I found this basket at the thrift store it was plain and boring--but I loved it's shape and size. (Sorry I forgot to take a before pic.)

I gave it a white washing with a little paint and added some numbers using homemade stencils. (My husband and I celebrated our 16th anniversary this year!)

I think the white wash and number give it a more aged look, and adds a bit of farmhouse charm I'm going for in my home.
This basket now sits near my back door, and currently holds badminton rackets, frisbees, and tennis balls--come winter, it will hold boots.
See what paint and a little bit of your time can do?

No go forth and primp!


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42 comments:

  1. Korrie@RedHenHomeJuly 18, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I shall! Cute basket--we're 16-year-ers too!

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  2. www.MaisonStGermain.comJuly 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    LOVE your basket!!!!!!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  3. Nellie's Cozy placeJuly 18, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Loved your basket, and was inspired!!
    I have a basket that is oak colored in my bathroom redo, it is on met monday today.
    I have been going to just spray paint it white,
    but when I saw your basket I loved it, and think it would look so cool. Mine holds towels, and
    will have a 41 on it, as we will be married 41 years in November!!
    thanks for the great idea hon,
    blessings, Nellie

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  4. Debra @ Common GroundJuly 18, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    oh yea, I love it. frenchy farmhouse AND practical!

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  5. Ali RichardsonJuly 18, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I love the way that basket came out!! So pretty & expensive looking too! Great job!

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  6. HeatherJuly 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Love the basket, especially with the number painted on it!

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  7. Jami NatoJuly 18, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    what a great idea. seriously cute.

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  8. janetJuly 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I am going to do this to a basket I already have and put the number 34 on it..I will be married 34 years this September..Thank You for the idea..
    Janet

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  9. EllieJuly 18, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    That basket is exactly what I've been looking for to use as a laundry basket for our nursery. My son was even born on the 16th! Guess I need to hit up some thrift stores! Great find.

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  10. mapleandmagnolia.comJuly 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Brilliant! I'm SOOOOO doing this! :)

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  11. Okio B DesignsJuly 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Love this! Thanks for sharing! I have a similar basket and I was puzzled on what to do with it. Now I know!

    Jeanine

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  12. Good Time CharlieJuly 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh too cute! Looking at my baskets in a new light now.

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  13. SweetSugarBelleJuly 19, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Will be doing this!!!

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  14. Susan @ homeroad.netJuly 19, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Love it! I just scored a basket just like that at a garage sale this weekend and now I'm going to do the same! Thanks for sharing it!
    Susan

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  15. Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJuly 19, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I love your basket!! You gotta love Thrift Store finds!!

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  16. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comJuly 19, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Love it! So easy, yet so chic!

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  17. A Cottage MuseJuly 19, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Great idea...perfect for farmhouse style!

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  18. Olde Tyme MarketplaceJuly 19, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    PERFECTION!!!
    Love it!
    Beth

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  19. L'Heure Bleue At HomeJuly 19, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    A simple and effective idea! The basket looks so charming.

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  20. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 19, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Lovely basket! I heart Thrift Store finds! Great for a farmhouse style. Thanks for sharing:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  21. Pam - diy Design FanaticJuly 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I love the whitewash and the number!

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  22. PrissyvilleJuly 20, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love the basket! Found one similar while junking and can't decide whether to keep it or put it in my Etsy shop! Seeing yours makes me want to keep MINE now!!

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  23. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 20, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Simple, but oh so cute!

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  24. Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie DustJuly 20, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Cool! It never occurred to me to put a number on a basket. LOVE IT! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Warmly, MIchelle

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  25. abeachcottageJuly 21, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Great find and you did a wonderful job transforming it to your style. Thanks so much for dropping by Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and joining the party.

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  26. Cottage and BroomeJuly 21, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Love the basket! What a great idea!

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  27. mercedes scottJuly 21, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Love what you did with a simple basket! It does look aged and loved now... enjoy! :)

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  28. DarlaJuly 22, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    This is very cute. Paint is one of my closest friends.

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  29. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleJuly 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Oooh, it's loooovely! I love the effect that the white paint has had on the wicker. And that's so romantic! Congratulations on your 16 years together!

    Sarahx

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  30. JudyJuly 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    i just did a basket almost identical to this one! I sprayed mine with a gray-ish paint and painted on two sets on numbers in black....the basket came from my mom's house when we moved her to assisted living and i painted the number 39 on one side and 14 on the other....which was her house number. I thought it was appropriate since it had been in her home for 40 years!

    I haven't posted pics of it yet but I will be in the near future.

    BTW, your basket turned out beautiful!

    Judy

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  31. DeneenJuly 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    So cute! Love how simple it is!
    dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com

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  32. Gallamore WestJuly 22, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Such a sweet, simple way to dress up a basket... I love it! I just found your blog and I'm loving it... off to check out your other posts! I'm your newest follower :)
    Laurie @ Gallamore West :)

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  33. jandjhomeJuly 22, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    So sweet. I'm loving numbered things and this is perfect.

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  34. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.comJuly 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    You made an otherwise ordinary basket look adorable. LOVE it! I visited from Sarah's blog so hello!

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  35. ShelleyJuly 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I LOVE the significance of the No. 16, so special. I'm also LOVING your incredible blog! So thrilled I came across it and cannot wait to spend more time here. I'm your newest follower :D

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  36. Michelle@ourwonderfilledlife.comJuly 22, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    New follower here, love your blog!! Gorgeous, I love using numbers in decor, so the significance is so special!

    Michelle
    www.ourwonderfilledlife.com

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  37. Noas' LibelluleJuly 23, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Popping over from Sarah's Modern COuntry Style bog... and I love your basket, SO cool!!

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  38. SmallgoodJuly 23, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    It's simple but eye-catching. I like it.

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  39. KellyJuly 23, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Hello! I found you through Funky Junk. I LOVE this project--I actually just bought a basket at Goodwill and was waiting for inspiration!

    I'm your newest follower. :)


    Kelly
    http://crazywego.blogspot.com

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  40. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeJuly 25, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Hi, Michele! You've got so much creativity here and I'm admiring them all. Can you please share your creative posts at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there :)

    Btw, I also have a blog party called Market Your Biz and Giveaways every Tuesday. Please feel free to link up.

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  41. Cyndee @ Restyled JunkJuly 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I love this idea! I have lots of baskets that need a redo. This would be perfect. Thank you

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  42. Carolyn@SweetChaosAugust 6, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    What an adorable basket! Love the whitewashing idea!!

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