On the outside, they look great. As for what's in them? Your secret. Photo: Coco Company.
Baskets are the ultimate catch-all -- and we're not just talking about how well they catch all the stuff you throw their way. We mean that a good basket will play any role you ask of it, and play it well. So we're delighted to give away a set of two classic, sturdy and totally lovely baskets from Coco Company -- one at 13" by 13", and another at 17" by 17".
Looking at these beautiful pieces has us all nostalgic for our favorite basket tricks here at ShelterPop. So in honor of the giveaway, here's a look back at some of the best ways to use baskets at home:
-Set up a basket to collect no longer needed clothes from your family members: When the basket fills up, you can bring it to a local charity. How thoughtful! And good for de-cluttering.
-Take advantage of their good organic looks, and use them as grounding elements for more exotic colors -- like purple!
-Put attractive baskets on your bookshelves so you can stash stuff in style.
-Use Peter Walsh's idea for a "Friday Box"...but make it a "Friday Basket"!
Some of our other favorite roles for baskets: recycling center, mail drop, laundry depository, wastebasket, toy box, magazine storage, keeper of keepsakes, or the ultimate job: collection center for all the knick-knacks, must-haves, treasures and clutter you can fit in there.
Can't wait to find out if you've won? Check them out on the site -- CR148L and CR148S and email baskets@coco-company.com or call 847-398-COCO to buy.
To enter, tell us: What would you do with these baskets?
* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us what you would do with these baskets.
* The comment must be left before 5pm EST on Monday, May 31, 2010.
* You may enter only once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive two Gathering baskets (valued at $136.)
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
* Click here for complete Official Rules. Winners will be notified by email, so be sure to provide a valid email address!