You received a gift basket with a fantastic presentation and enjoyed the delightful gourmet food and gifts. But once the goodies are gone, what do you do with the basket? Here are some practical, easy ideas for these fashionable containers.
DECORATIVE APPLICATIONS
~ Fill with pinecones or glass balls during holidays
~ Fill with gourds during fall and Thanksgiving
~ Organize rolled, colorful hand towels in bathroom
~ Lay a dried flower bouquet across (no need to arrange, just lay across like
they were just picked)
~ Fill smaller containers with seasonal potpourri
~ Display a collection of live potted plants
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
~ Hold fruit on kitchen counter
~ Serve bread at meals
~ Use as a magazine rack
~ Collect cards at reception table of formal events
~ Use as storage for latest craft project or sewing materials
~ Line with napkins and fill with food for picnic
~ Hold napkins and utensils at BBQ
~ Keep small toys organized
These are just a few ideas to continue enjoying your gift basket containers once the goodies are gone. The applications are endless...help organize your life or get creative!
About the
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Lisa LeClaire is the owner of Fundamental Expressions Gift Baskets http://www.fegifts.com
and the publisher of The Gift Grapevine E-Zine. Deliver your expression
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