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Need your ideas

pommom — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:20:15 GMT

I found a very cute wall basket I'm going to mount to my bathroom wall. It's smallish. I've been looking around for one and finally came upon this one.

What would I put in it? Scented soaps? I don't like fake plants so that's out plus I don't have a window for sunlight to stream in.

I've drawn a blank.

Help!

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Sedonee — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:27:47 GMT

I am curious. Why be dead set on hanging a basket when you have no idea what to put in it?

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MurphiesLaw — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:30:12 GMT

You mentioned, "this one", do you have photograph or illustration?

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VanSleepy — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:31:49 GMT

You say you've been looking around for one...what did you plan on putting in it? Washcloths, hand towels, extra TP, hair products, containers with cotton balls and swabs...

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MurphiesLaw — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:35:05 GMT

What is the overall feel of your bathroom, modern, traditional, old world, or contemporary.

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minkbunny — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:40:48 GMT

Is it deep enough to sit a little plant inside (in another container)? There will certainly be enough light for philodendrons, different kind of ivys, etc. that could trail down. And the moisture is great for plants. I have several in our Master Bath.

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MurphiesLaw — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:50:07 GMT

If your bathroom is Victorian or traditional, how about a lace edged napkin or tea towel peeking out of the edge of the basket, perfumed soaps, a dollar store strand of pearls and one beautiful artificial bloom sprayed with a lovely delicate scent?

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occasionalrain — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 01:57:34 GMT

It would help if you gave the dimensions of the basket. Small to one person is medium to another.

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lolakimono — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 02:10:05 GMT

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september — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 02:11:10 GMT

How about a collection of sea shells or sea glass?

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occasionalrain — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 02:15:08 GMT

On 6/14/2014 september said: How about a collection of sea shells or sea glass?

I like this suggestion.

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lolakimono — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 02:17:15 GMT

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JustJules — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 02:17:40 GMT

On 6/14/2014 MurphiesLaw said:
You mentioned, "this one", do you have photograph or illustration?

Agreed. Sort of difficult to give the OP advice when you have no idea what it looks like. Why would a person buy something with no idea of what they want to use it for? Odd.

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Shorty2U — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 02:46:49 GMT

We have a heart shaped basket hanging on 1 of our bathroom walls and it has flameless candles in it. Its not small though its medium sized. (Ps the candles are viewable the way the basket is made. Think of the backside hanging on the wall with the heart shaped sections in the front like little shelves)

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pommom — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 03:11:32 GMT

On 6/14/2014 Sedonee said:
I am curious. Why be dead set on hanging a basket when you have no idea what to put in it?

We all have our reasons and I find mine a valid one: empty space that needs a little enhancement. I have found that eventually I get good feedback with ideas on this forum.

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MurphiesLaw — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 03:14:52 GMT

Have you ever thought of hanging a picture or photograph?

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pommom — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 03:16:01 GMT

On 6/14/2014 Hildegarde Withers said:
I don't know as I'm not sure I'd want a basket on the wall as it could get in the way or look like clutter.

Quite the contrary in my case. This is dead space and needs a little enhancement. I made sure before I bought it that it would work.

As far as clutter, I would consider myself a minimalist when it comes to wall hangings. My former co-workers always commented on how bare my office walls were. I preferred it that way.

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pommom — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 03:18:38 GMT

GREEN METAL AND WOVEN WALL HANGING BASKET. BEE SHAPED. MEASURES 12 5/8"" TALL X 7 3/8"" LEFT TO RIGHT X 4 1/2"" FRONT TO BACK.

The bee hovers at an angle. Very cute.

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pommom — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 03:20:04 GMT

Thanks to those who actually gave me their suggestions.

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occasionalrain — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 03:22:28 GMT

On 6/14/2014 pommom said:
On 6/14/2014 Sedonee said:
I am curious. Why be dead set on hanging a basket when you have no idea what to put in it?

We all have our reasons and I find mine a valid one: empty space that needs a little enhancement. I have found that eventually I get good feedback with ideas on this forum.

I buy things that appeal to me whether I know at the time what I'm going to do with it or haven't any idea. I don't see anything wrong with purchasing a basket to put in a space and then wanting suggestions about filling it.