Gift baskets and Hampers: Gifting ideas for a bright Christmas
Christmas gift hampers are a seasonal classic and have been used as a gifting idea for a long time. Gift baskets and hampers are usually stuffed with traditional items like chocolate, biscuits, pudding, bottles of wine, tea, coffee etc. They lend that special flavour to your holidays and add to the festive vibe of the season.Gift baskets come in different variants and shapes, sizes and colors.
Wicker baskets- Also known as a hand basket, a wicker basket is generally made of woven material of plant origin such as willow, but nowadays synthetic fibers are also used. Empty wicker baskets serve as very practical baskets for gifting goodies. They can be stuffed with a lot of things and help in keeping your rooms and living spaces decluttered and tidy. Wicker baskets serve as good organizers and can be used for file storage, gardening storage, toy storage etc. They can also serve as baby garments baskets and can also be used for keeping essential home items.
Apart from wicker baskets, made of woven materials, they can be made at home also. Regular home items such as newspapers and cardboards can be used to make DIY Christmas Gift Baskets. They can be structured with recycled materials and are lightweight which means they can be easily handled.
Wicker baskets can be used for various purposes such as :-
- Hanging plants is not a new thing. Traditionally small wicker baskets have been used for hanging plants. Air plants in wicker baskets serve excellent decorative purposes.
- Wicker baskets can be used for home decoration and as wall art. They can be used to decorate a hallway, entryway or a gallery. They act as abstract art supplements.
- They work as great organisers for keeping bathroom items. Since traditional wicker attracts mildew and can become damp, modern baskets made of wire and synthetic material are used for keeping bathroom items like towels, laundry, fuzzy slippers etc.
- Wicker baskets help in keeping your kitchen organised. Kitchen supplements such as fruits, vegetables, napkins, etc can be easily stored in them.
Fun facts about wicker baskets
- Wicker baskets have been in use for more than thousand years. Reason is that it’s easy to manufacture and skills used in making it are easily available. Also the cost involved in making wicker baskets is not much.
- They are used for day to day purposes like carrying goods and storage. Apart from that they are also used for decoration and gifting items. Round wicker baskets are used for storing droid fruits and food items .
- Wicker baskets are popularly used in bedrooms and bathrooms for keeping goodies like laundry and everyday essentials.
Wicker baskets: How to clean
Wicker baskets can be easily kept clean. Here are some easy peasy tips in keeping them clean and tidy:-
- Generally, microfiber cloths are used for cleaning, moping, wiping, rubbing etc. In order to clean a wicker basket one needs a large container, a liquid detergent and microfiber cloths. Fill the large container such as a bucket or a bowl with water and pour little detergent inside it and make a solution. Now dampen the cloth, but don't saturate it. Wipe the basket with the microfiber cloth with mild pressure. Once done, now take a fresh cloth and wipe the entire basket. Let the basket dry. Your basket is now ready for use and storing goods.
- Vacuum cleaner can also be used for cleaning the dust and grime inside the basket. One needs a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment. After giving the inside of the wicker basket a wipe with a microfiber cloth or duster, one can thoroughly clean the basket with a cleaner.
- If a wicker basket is kept in a damp climate, a mildew can occur. In order to clean it, one can make a solution with 3 parts water and 1 part wine vinegar. Take a cloth and after dipping into the solution, use it to clean the wiper. Then wipe the wicker with a damp cloth and allow it to dry.
- Wicker baskets, as the aforesaid statements show, have multipurpose uses. They are economical, and keep your home organised and decluttered. So, gifting a wicker basket with goodies is a fabulous idea to brighten up someone’s Christmas.
- A good gift just does not give the receiver something they need but it builds a connection.
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