These Baskets are Definitely Waterproof!

Ok, here is another unfortunate experience I had today, but a good experience to share with you never the less!

I went to the grocery store to pick up a few things, one of which was milk. I placed the 1 litre plastic milk container on the bottom of my Cranberry Garden basket and continued shopping. As I was unloading my basket at the checkout, I found that half of the milk had leaked out of the plastic bottle and into the bottom of my basket! The cashier directed me to a sink where I poured the milk out, and with a few paper towels I mopped up the rest, then packed up my groceries and headed home. Thank goodness the baskets are water proof or surely I would have been wearing the milk! The whole mess was contained, and easily cleaned up. When I got home I rinsed the basket out thoroughly with cold water and left it to dry.

The more I use these baskets, the more I appreciate them!

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How Do You Clean/Wash the Baskets?

Well, I didn't have any personal experience until last week after I attended the local Farmer's Market.

I tend to be pretty careful with my baskets and other than a few crumbs to tip out, I have had no need to wash any of my (large) collection of baskets. You see, I have all colours and patterns in use, because I like to co-ordinate with what I'm wearing. And besides, I could never pick out just one pattern or colour to be my favourite.

So I purchased some beautiful fresh beets and placed them in my lovely Lime basket. Note here... I did not use a plastic bag. When I got home I discovered that the lovely fresh beets had left a lovely stain on my basket! Oh my!

I rinsed the basket with water and added a little liquid hand soap, that I rubbed in with one of the new Tupperware Microfiber Cloths. To my sheer delight the whole stain came out! I gave my basket a quick rinse and set it out in a shady spot to dry. In a couple of hours you wouldn't have known that it wasn't a new basket. Phew!

Folding Baskets vs Collapsible Baskets

Ok, I admit it... I should refer to them as folding baskets, not collapsible baskets. My husband mentioned that he saw a collapsible basket that collapsed when the user placed it on a table! All of the contents spilled out! So as not to mislead you , I must clarify that these baskets fold for convenience and for packing into a suitcase, but that they are very sturdy and will never let you down!

Baskets

Yes! The new stock has arrived.. Chocolate Garden in both large and small, and Black Magic! in small! You will not be disappointed!

Purchasing a Basket

If you are wondering about price and how to purchase a basket, please scroll down to the bottom of the catalogue on the right side of the site for the particulars. I had included the information some time ago as part of the main body, but eventually the information disappears at the bottom of the page... where you have to hunt around for it. Now the information will be in a permenant location and will not disappear into the night.

Please contact me directly by e-mail or phone for further information. I am delighted to have you as a customer and will provide you with exceptional service! You, along with my many customers, will love your basket!

Chocolate Garden

So here it is... a picture of Chocolate Garden fully expanded. Now you can appreciate its beauty!

Two Bits of Good News!

I am please to let you know that the very popular Black Magic! basket is now available in small as well as large!

And... we have a new addition to our Basket Collection called "Chocolate Garden"! I only have a picture of the folded basket, but stay tuned for an expanded basket picture coming soon. This lovely piece will take us nicely into fall.

Both of these additions will be in stock within the next week or so.