Friday, July 31, 2009

Down to the wire

I'd like an old wire basket or tray for my desk. Nothing more, nothing less. Maybe something like pic #1 or pic #2. Now if I could only find one here in Melbourne (or at least Australia!)...

18 comments:

  1. Julie@beingRUBYJuly 31, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Hi Lee. I love all these, particularly pic #2. I like you looked in Aus... and ended up crossing the ocean to find mine at http://whiteflowerfarmhouse.blogspot.com/. Postage is a bugger... but OH SO worth it! Just sometimes you have to spoil oneself.

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  2. MillieJuly 31, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    A really wonderful selection Lee & yes, we are very badly served here aren't we!
    Millie ^_^

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  3. JackyJuly 31, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Nice Lee.... will have to keep my eyes open for you. My favourite is #2.

    Jacky xox

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  4. mondocherryJuly 31, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    I am constantly on the lookout for these too! Totally frustrating when you know just what you want/need and then it isn't available over here. I think we all need an overseas shopping trip, and a large container in which to bring all our goodies back....
    Clare x

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  5. Crystal @ Plush PalateAugust 1, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    I totally agree! I've been wanting and antique wire basket for sometime now. The third one is my favorite!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 1, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    Hi the first one comes from the online shop www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk and they ship internationally I think.

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  7. kartikaAugust 1, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    lovely selection of basket images! Kartika

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  8. cathypentonatelierAugust 1, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Hi I love them too!!!
    Just in the process of trying to source some for a small shop I am opening soon (from europe)....I think I have some (YAY!!! order not done yet)....Send me an email and I will try and keep you up to date....Mine is Cathy@cathypentondesigns.com...Your blog is lovely...Take care Cathy

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  9. Sarah KlassenAugust 1, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Hello! :)

    I just found your blog today - it's lovely! You have some great posts -- I was wondering, would you be interested in exchanging links?

    Sarah Klassen
    /Haute Design

    www.sarahklassen.com

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  10. Melissa@VidastyleAugust 1, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Love the baskets, my favourite is the second one!

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  11. Zita - Mlle MagpieAugust 1, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    A lovely selection of one of my favourite things!

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  12. WindlostAugust 2, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    I agree - I love wire baskets. The other day I found a pair at an antique store, but they were so expensive I left them there! Guess I need to hit the flea markets...

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  13. AnonymousAugust 2, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    I love wire baskets too. There's something just so rustic and country about them.

    I hope you find one!

    If you get a chance, come by my Blog for a visit and say hi!
    Have a great weekend,
    Aimee

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  14. LisaAugust 3, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Hi Lee - Just stumbled across your blog it is really lovely. Have you searched 'etsy' for your wire baskets? I have seen quite a few listed by various sellers both Vintage and Handmade types. You may find what you are looking for there...Good luck!!

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  15. Angela FurlongAugust 3, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I love this post! Lee, maybe you should consider a career change - you seem to have quite an eye for interior design! (I changed from being a lawyer to a stylist so I know it can be done!!!). xx

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  16. Shelley TrbuhovichAugust 3, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    oooo yeah, love a wire basket! have you tried industria in gertrude st fitzroy? i've had success with wire bits there. a couple of places in chapel st windsor too - tarlo & graham and le contraste - may be worth a look. x

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  17. JaneAugust 4, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    hi Lee
    Have actually just seen some nice wire baskets identical to no 2 in shape but made with chicken wire in Perfect Pieces - they are in High Street Prahran and also somewhere in Hawthorn maybe Auburn Road. They are very nice, not expensive. Perfect.

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  18. HeatherAugust 4, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    3 and 4 are freezer baskets aren't they? They look so good used like this though

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