Basket of Joy

One of the most fun and most rewarding things about working with metal is when I can take a flat dull piece of steel and make it into something warm and inviting. This metal basket is something I have wanted to do for sometime.  Going into the fall season seemed like the perfect opportunity.  As we were putting it together, I pictured pinecones and fall leaves welcoming family and guests as they enter into our home. The rusted finish seems to especially shine with fall colors. Of course I pretty much decorate anything and everything for the Christmas holiday.  This is a perfect container for holly, pine sprigs, ornaments, and battery candles on my kitchen table.  I LOVE the soft light of candles in the evening!  It could even hold a bouquet of hand towels in a bathroom! Linen napkins in the kitchen?  Scarves in the bedroom?   I hope there are many, many different uses and we would love to hear your ideas!    Mostly I hope it feels warm and inviting to you too as you add your own personal touch. Made of steel with a patina finish.  **Due to the handcrafted nature of the design measurements are approximate and each piece is unique**   12.5"W  x 12.5" H x 6" D