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Hosting the Perfect Family Picnic
The perfect picnic is a relaxing stress free way to sit back and doze off in the warm sunshine while listening to the calm serenity of the countryside…. a mutter of soft rustling leaves in a light breeze along with the peaceful but joyful tunes of the birds. This moment of tranquillity with the family sounds most pleasant but aiming … Continue reading
The Basket Company Christmas Gift Guide 2016
In between gorging on chocolates and mince pies we need to be thinking about putting up the Christmas tree and doing some Christmas shopping! Sometimes it can be so difficult to think of what to get everyone. The usual socks, pants and chocolates can sometimes feel a bit monotonous and boring. What about doing something a bit different this year? … Continue reading
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5 creative storage solutions using wooden crates
We all want more storage space in our homes. No matter how much storage we have there never seems to be enough space to store all those shoes, toys, magazines, etc. Using wooden crates as a storage solution is a great way to add real character and a bit of vintage to a room. These versatile storage boxes can be … Continue reading
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Warm September brings the fruit
The trees and bushes are still laden with fruits & berries along the tracks and riverbanks near The Basket Company. With apples and blackberries in bountiful supply, it looks like this year has provided a plentiful harvest. Blackberries are usually at their best at the end of August to September. It is advised not to pick blackberries after the end … Continue reading
Grey is still the colour of the moment
We just love grey home décor. From grey walls to grey floors, this moody neutral colour is standing the test of time as being the colour of the moment. Grey shades make rooms look sophisticated and sumptuous. Grey can be teamed up with just about any colour to create the right mood for your room. Bright colours stand out from … Continue reading
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4 Father’s Day gift ideas that will make Dad smile
With Father’s Day just around the corner we thought we’d help you out with a few gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on Dad’s face. Dad’s can be so difficult to buy for. So many of us just resort to the usual socks, pants or bars of chocolate as an easy option but how about trying something different … Continue reading
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The Perfect Picnic Essentials for your Free From Feast
In our last blog we introduced the fantastic Free From Feast, an event organised by Allergy UK to raise awareness for those suffering from allergies and food intolerance. We hope you have all had a look to see how you can get involved on 12th June, if you haven’t already picked out your essentials, we are here to give you … Continue reading
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Are you ready for your ‘Free From Feast’?
Join us as we support Allergy UK’s ‘Free From Feast’ With Britain finally seeing some sunshine, it’s officially picnic season – and here at The Basket Company we have joined forces with a fantastic charity to help raise awareness of those suffering from allergies and intolerance. Allergy UK is a national charity that offers support and advice to the one … Continue reading
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Spring Fever at The Basket Company
Spring has officially sprung and with Easter just around the corner, what better time to give your home a fresh feel? The Easter bank holiday is the perfect opportunity to transform your home, and with a few sweet treats as an added incentive – it’s easy to get the family involved to! For Spring it’s all about feeling clean, fresh … Continue reading
3 Lovely Gifts To Give This Mother’s Day
When it comes to the most important people in the world, Mums have to be up there! They are the person who is always there for you, has brought you up and cared for you and Mother’s Day is the perfect day to nudge us as all for a little reminder at just how brilliant they are, and we should … Continue reading
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