When we were in France (I promise to stop using that as a conversation piece soon, I promise!), everyone carried a market basket to the Marché des Capucins - it looked so chic and so very French! I nearly bumped into someone carefully placing a punnet of bright red strawberries into his basket, which was already overflowing with leeks, fennel, and carrots WITH THE GREEN BITS ON THE TOP (you'd only feel my excitement on this one if you spend your time buying vegetables which come pre-packaged in cellophane wrapping).
I decided that I wanted one, then got a little depressed at the notion of taking it to my neighborhood Co-op/Tesco. But we do have a village market every Saturday, so I thought I could take it there and return with a wedge of fancy cheese and artisanal bread to enjoy with the bottles of wine we brought back from Saint-Emilion.
When I discovered that Postcards Home stocked this handwoven Moroccan market basket by Bohemia (along with a lot of other beautiful homeware and accessories), I was ecstatic.
Not only is it great for shopping and picnics, but it also makes a wonderful little storage basket for our house. I know that the founder of Postcards Home, Lucy, uses hers for storing wrapping paper but I like to throw things like towels, blankets, and magazines in mine. It's easy to forget that storage can be functional and attractive at the same time!
Alongside homeware, stationery, and gifts for children, Postcards Home also stocks a beautiful selection of accessories. I'm super excited to be hosting a giveaway for a gorgeous piece of brass jewellery from South India over on my Instagram account! All you have to do is follow me (@angloyankophile) and Postcards Home (@instapostcardshome) and either tag a friend in the comments under my photo of the giveaway or repost the photo to your account. The winner will be randomly selected on Friday, May 13th.
Good luck! And happy browsing.
p.s. this pretty, nautical-inspired quilt and these gorgeous cups - in case you're looking for gift ideas!
My pretty market basket was generously provided to me by Postcards Home, whose products I love and adore. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Angloyankophile!
Omg I have a bit of a basket obsession. I love all things wicker and I can't believe I haven't considered buying a market basket like yours, especially since we have a huge number of French people in my neighbourhood, and a nice little French market at the weekends (you should come try it out sometime, I think you'd love it!).
ReplyDeleteI've just clicked through to the Postcards Home site and I can already tell where my next paycheque will be going... ;)
I didn't, until I went to Bordeaux! It just looks nice in the corner of a room as well. Where is this French market you speak of? I want to go!
DeleteOh no, why would you link me to so many cute thingssssss? I want it all! :D
ReplyDeleteBahaha, so evil, no? I love that sailboat quilt!
DeleteUGH I need you to decorate my house..... when I can finally afford one when London hasn't gone and bankrupt me... yet. AND DUDE YES I love baskets too, I am currently using my bicycle basket (silly me getting a Pashley when half the year is basically winter time) for my blankets and I love yours! You should definitely wear it to co-op/tesco and set the new neighbourhood style ;-)
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What a compliment - thank you, Cherie! And stay tuned, as I've got some interior styling plans to announce soon! ;) Oh man, I'm jealous of your Pashley. Glad you found another use for that bike basket! :D
DeleteYou look very pretty in that first photo and the second one is magazine worthy!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ruth! That is really kind of you to say!
DeleteWhat a beautiful basket, with a great story behind it!
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Thank you, Mehreen! xo
DeleteWhat a goregous basket - I love little natural details like that!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Claire! Me too! The baskets are so chic, yet add a touch of coziness too. :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful basket https://www.french-baskets.com
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