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Pottery Barn Inspired Rolling Basket

August 7, 2013 By Tanya 18 Comments

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This is a post about being inspired by a basket online, and
creating one out of simple supplies for my laundry room
makeover.

But first I have a story about having someone in our lives
that we admire, and pearl earrings too.

When I was a little girl we had a Bon Marche in our town, and
they had a very classy restaurant where my Grandma and I
would dine after an exhausting morning of shopping.
Sometimes Grandma’s sister Alice would join us.

I was fascinated by Alice.

 She had beautiful white hair, in a perfect coif.
Alice was always dressed very fashionably, and drove a huge car.
She had a lovely home which I loved her house because it was
on a hill and overlooked the whole valley.
And it was chock full of gorgeous things.

But Alice had a thrifty side, which when I realized at the ripe age
of four or five, made me think she was even more wonderful.

When I was forward enough to ask her about her giant pearl
earrings, something like “Aunt Alice, your pearl
earrings are pretty, did they cost a lot?”
One of those moments you cringe, and give your child that
look like “HAVE I TAUGHT YOU NOTHING?”
But in all her grace and wisdom, Alice leaned down and
told me that she liked earrings, doesn’t like to lose them,
and if she does, doesn’t want to spend more than $4 for them.

In the jewelry department at the Bon Marche of course.

That was an aha moment for me.  This glamorous, refined,
kind woman who I thought was amazing bought $4 pearl
earrings.  Brilliant.

Ready to make a Rolling Storage Basket? Me too.
Here is the basket from Pottery Barn that had me drooling,
and while I love so many Pottery Barn items for the home.
The basket was a fun DIY to see if I could make something
similar:

I started out with a large wicker basket, and a few basic
materials you can pick up easily.
I began by applying a good coat of Krylon Black Spray
Paint in a satin finish all over the basket.
After it was dry, I used sandpaper all over to distress and
age the look of the paint.
Next I turned the basket over and attached the four casters
(use casters with a flat top that have holes to use screws in)
with E6000 adhesive and let it dry out in my garage overnight.
This adhesive is excellent, but remember to use it in a well
ventilated area and let it set overnight.

Voila!
A fabulous rolling basket for next to nothing.  I spent $6 on
the casters, and the cost of the paint (on sale) was $3.29
so I was right at $10.00. 

So if I lose it, like a big faux pearl earring, or it breaks from
being used as a sled this winter by children who will go
nameless, it can be replaced.

Let’s put our hair up, put on some big pearls, and get
to painting!

Hugs,

 
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Comments

  1. Cindy Fentress says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Fantastic story and a great project!

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  2. Good Time Charlie says

    August 7, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Oh how I love that story!! Love the basket too. I have so many around here, new idea to put them to use! Just one question, did you screw them on as well as glue them? BTW, I love that glue, miracle stuff.

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Schmitz says

    August 7, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Love the basket! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jeanette@Creating A Life says

    August 7, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    What an awesome sled. I mean, laundry basket! I have a big basket I could do this with, too. Hmmm. I really like Aunt Alice 🙂

    Reply
  5. Mandy Hank says

    August 8, 2013 at 4:42 am

    $89.00 dollars?!!!?? What, oh yours is so much cuter! 🙂 I just did a crate on wheels this week but I think I like the basket better!

    Reply
  6. Rhonda @ home.made. says

    August 9, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Great job Tanya! Isn't amazing how easily one can recreate those PB expensive items? Love it.

    Reply
  7. Krista thehappyhousie says

    August 10, 2013 at 3:41 am

    Oh Tanya, how I adore a great knockoff, and this is certainly one. FABULOUS, Sharing on my Facebook tomorrow:) have a great weekend!

    Reply
  8. Good Time Charlie says

    August 10, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    Thanks for linking this up! I just love this project. Haven't had time to make one yet, but I will!

    Reply
  9. Jenna LaFevor says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I love this idea!! Its so cute and functional! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  10. Style Sisters says

    August 12, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    This is cute! Perfect for under a coffee table to hold blanktets, books or games! Plan to link up on Wednesdays at the Style Sisters for centerpiece Wednesday and share any of your fabulous projects or ideas!
    Karin
    http://Www.thestylesisters.blogspot.com

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  11. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    August 13, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Fantastic knock off, Tanya! I love the casters

    Reply
  12. Julie redheadcandecorate.com says

    August 15, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Smart women that Alice. I find Tanya just as smart! 🙂

    Reply
  13. lynn cockrell says

    August 15, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    What a fabulous idea! I can see endless possibilities for using that basket. Great thinking!

    Reply
  14. Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home} says

    August 21, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Love this! I've had some casters in a drawer for a while now that I've been meaning to attach to a big basket that I have. Guess now's the time! Yours looks great.

    Reply
  15. StephaniePumphrey says

    November 18, 2013 at 3:48 am

    As you peruse the buildings above, choose one that best fits your style, and take into consideration what you will be storing in it.

    custom storage barns

    Reply
  16. suba pron says

    August 15, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    2d3pHL Perfectly written subject matter, thanks for entropy.

    Reply

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