Friday, November 27, 2009

Boats

This was one basket I wasn't too sure about. When my husband saw this in the Zooks' Basket House he wanted it. It goes with his bathroom theme; wilderness. {He has black bears, moose, tree's, etc.}

We have this in our bathroom now and it's cute. We got it in green so that it would make the paint. I like it when guests come over and the one thing they say about that bathroom is how cute that basket/shelf is. Guess my husband has taste after all.

This is the large one, it's really really large! If you have lots more space then we have this would be a great "man" basket :-)



If you would like more information about this basket give us a ring at buggybaskets@live.com . {Ring isn't the right word is it? Ha-ha}

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from Buggy Baskets! Hope you have a safe and wonderful day!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Basket Open House: Centerville Ohio

Last Sunday we had a Buggy Baskets Open House. We had about 100 baskets at the house to sell, and also took a few special orders. Lots of holiday gifts were purchased that day! It was so much fun meeting and seeing some of these women again.

The hostess had everything set up perfect. Adding detail to every inch of the house. We had baskets on the kitchen table, formal dining room table and on the chairs, out on the covered back porch and down in the basement on the pool table. It was over whelming and the women had many to chose from.
We had several cases of jams, pickles, apple butter and relish for the party. This is all we had left, and that was in the middle of the party. I know we sold out of apple butter.
This was too cute. The little bear in the sled was a perfect way to show how pretty and cute these can be for decorations.
The bear in the cradle was to perfect. Lots of people came up with so many creative idea's for this cradle.
These are recipe boxes. I fell in love with the red and green one. I think it would be perfect to put Christmas recipe's in it and give it as a gift. Never would have thought to use it as a candy or nut dish. Told you people were creative with these baskets!
Snacks and apple cider were provided for the guests. It was a nice social gathering for these women. You could grab a glass and walk around and pick out your holiday gifts. Now that's shopping!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Tea Basket

We are starting to think about how we would like to display everything for our holiday meals these days. And I came across a basket that I forgot about! {How that happened I have no idea.} It's a Tea Basket. It's real intention was to hold flavored tea or tea bags so that you could find them easily. I'm a HUGE tea drinker and this basket didn't quite hold the 100's of tea bags I usually get when I go to the store. But it does hold those special flavored tea bags perfectly. Since we will be decorating for the holiday dinners coming up I thought I could use this too place the Sweet N Low in them. It has a nice handle for everyone to pass around, and it's small enough to sit on the table without getting in the way.


It's not so small that you couldn't use it to put something else it in. This one that I am showing you is a Large. It's a pretty decent size to use for year round things as well. {I think it's cute on this tree, maybe I could decorate a basket tree this year!}

Let me know what you would use it for! I'm always up for new decorating tips and ideas. Leave a comment, even if you don't have a blogger account you can still leave a comment, or send us an email to buggybaskets@live.com .

Happy Decorating!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Pie Carriers

Thanksgiving is coming up so fast. I'm pulling out my pie books and old recipes, getting ready for the big day. This leads me to believe you all will be doing the same! And what better way to take one of you nice delicious pies then in an Amish Handmade carrier.



This is the Large Pie Carrier. They also make it in a Small, that one also has the insert that can be removed or left in for two pies. These also make wonderful hostess gifts! {Thanks for the idea 8-) }

If you are interested in this Pie Carrier send us an email at buggybaskets@live.com

Happy Baking!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Production

With the holidays around the corner, we have been giving the families lots of special basket orders. They are truly grateful for everyone loving their baskets. We have found that the most popular color right now is the green. It could be the holidays or just that you all really use alot of green in your homes.

The Stutzman Family had to dye more for all these basket sales. And it's so neat too see them hanging outside their home.




We are picking up basket orders tomorrow and giving them to their new owners very soon. Also on the books this weekend is a Buggy Basket Open House. We can't wait too see all these women! Just in time for the holidays.