I’ve always thought my mother was a genius when it came to keeping things organized around the house. Of course I didn’t realize this until I was older and had a place of my own to look after. One of her tricks that really work for me is the use of a wicker basket to organize the chaos of “stuff”.
I have found them useful in nearly every room. This is mainly due to the fact they come in so many different shapes, sizes, and even colors – plus they are typically inexpensive, light, durable, and add a little sophistication to our home.
Finding the right wicker basket can also be an interesting shopping experience. When I start browsing for the right one for a problem, it is inevitable that I find two or three others that I can use for things I did not originally consider. For example, the other day I wanted to find a basket to store a few magazines in the living room. While I was browsing through a selection of various baskets, I discovered a low walled basket that would work well to store all the electronic remotes on our coffee table. On that same trip, I found another small basket with a top that fits perfectly in my desk to store receipts for taxes at the end of the year.
I should also mention how I conquered my junk drawer. You know the one, typically filled with batteries, orphaned keys, a handful of random tools, and an odd arrangement of screws and other stuff. I was at the auction searching for a basket to store my kid’s toys when I ran across a smartly designed basket that had multiple dividers with deep cubbies in the front half and a shallow lift out tray with dividers in the back half. I no longer have to shift the junk around from side to side to find the AAA battery I need; there’s a cubby for that. Nor do I have to wonder where a small screwdriver is when I need one, there’s a wicker cubby for those too. Now when I need something from the junk drawer, it only takes a moment to locate it.
In summary, using a wicker basket is great way to keep things organized. So take a moment and think about some “stuff” you need organized. Or browse through some stock and see what speaks to you – you just might be surprised.
For other organizing tips check out Huggable Hangers, they are great space saving hangers that help keep your cloths organized
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