Marilyn Bohn | Creative Organizer

By now you may think I am a basket case, but I’m not. I actually have a few more to share with you and how I use them.

A basket or some other kind of container is a must to be kept near the telephone for pens and note pads, if you don’t have a message board. Your family is soon trained to leave the pen or pencil in the basket and you never have to hunt for one when you are taking a message again.

My daughter brought this back from Africa. The shape is unique and it holds my collection of sand dollars I picked up off the beach at Ocean Shores in Washington. I love sea shells.

A stair basket is nice as it is a great place to put things that need to go down stairs. It is like a post office on the stairs.

Here is another basket from Africa. I like all things quilt related and this is a nice way to keep pillows and little stuffed, quilted things contained and decorative at the same time.

Baskets have so many uses and are attractive. Strategically placed around the home they can hold this and that and keep all things organized.

What is your organizing secret you have used baskets for?