The Basket: All Wired Up

by Charmaine Ferrer

With so many different styles, shapes, colors, and sizes of wicker baskets, it is hard to choose which one will suit our needs. Baskets are versatile and are used for just about anything, from creating gift baskets to storing towels, and everything in between. There are hand-woven baskets, plastic baskets, large baskets, small baskets, seasonal baskets, etc. Out of the many options available for wicker baskets, another choice for baskets is wire baskets. The Lucky Clover Trading Co., with over thirty years of basket expertise, has wire baskets available for storage, gift, and decorating needs.

As storage, wire baskets and wire buckets with handles are ideal for transporting items in and around the house. For the bathroom, these baskets can be used to add toiletries such as hand towels, toilet paper, lotions, soaps, and candles, to name a few. These wire baskets present items beautifully and neatly. When used to make a gift, the wire baskets, makes for a unique presentation as paper fill creates depth and density, making it easier to add gifts into the basket. In addition, the baskets can also be used to store wine, allowing it to age. For a store business owner, the wire baskets can serve as a shopping basket for a customer purchasing a few items.

In the kitchen, the wire baskets are also meant to hold homemade baked goods right out of the oven. Presenting cookies, muffins, and breads into the baskets makes food look mouthwatering and appealing. Just outline a kitchen towel in the basket, add bread rolls, and serve on the dining table with breakfast or dinner for a contemporary look to dinnerware. The wire baskets can also hold condiments for an outdoor barbecue.

Along with metal baskets and wire buckets, there are wire bowls available. These wire bowls are brushed with copper, adding another dimension to the look of the bowl. These wire bowls are also versatile and there are many used for them. For example, these bowls, in addition to the wire baskets, can be used to serve baked goods directly from the oven to the dining table. In the kitchen, the bowls can also store fruits and vegetables that do not need refrigeration. Simply add the fruit or vegetable into the bowl and place on the countertop.

With The Lucky Clover Trading Co, the possibilities are endless when it comes to gift giving and/or improving the look of home. All that is needed are the right sources to move and guide you in the right direction. They have a growing selection of wire baskets and bowls ready and available to ship out to you and at wholesale prices. Redecorate your home today!