Easter Basket Brings Smiles

Easter Basket Brings Smiles

If we did a survey and asked people to complete the phrase ‘blank Basket,” we’re pretty sure “Easter” would be the No. 1 answer. People would be imagining baskets filled with colorful eggs, chocolate bunnies, fake grass and jelly beans. Some would be recalling past...
What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

Do you see the words “Recipe Basket” and think I don’t cook? Or “Picnic Basket” and think when do I have the time? Maybe you see “Laundry Basket” and just sigh and think I’d rather not. What’s in a name anyway? Ask just about anybody for their ideas on how to use any...
What’s New for You This Year?

What’s New for You This Year?

Isn’t the start of a new year refreshing and magical? It’s like we’ve hit a reset button and are starting over. We promise ourselves we’ll exercise more consistently or make this the year we get organized and conquer the clutter. We make resolutions or we don’t...
Sharing the Love This Holiday Season

Sharing the Love This Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again. We either have all our Christmas shopping done, our presents wrapped and are starting holiday baking. Or we’re frantically making lists and looking for just the right things to put in the stocking while unpacking tubs or decorations....

Stockings Stocked With Love

The search for the perfect stocking to hang by the mantel leads to the Dresden & Company workshop on Main Street in America’s Basketmaking Capital of the World. There, artisans are as busy as Santa’s helpers weaving Christmas Stocking Baskets. They are creating...