I have some of the best coworkers. They always find gifts that are uniquely me. They know I like different and unusual with a cool usability.
For my birthday recently, I was gifted this (also kind of a dual purpose gift for 2nd Man too):
It is a set of three woven bags. I wasn't sure what they were at first. A bag of some sort obviously, but what were they used for?
But wait...
There is one large and two medium. I still wasn't sure what they were, but when she explained it, I was all "OMG I can't wait to hang these up".
They are vegetable bags (or baskets of a sort)! They are used to keep produce that needs air circulation while being kept up and out of the way.
Here is the large one, holding seven sweet potatoes.
They are made of a crocheted type material that is soft and breathable.
We can't wait to get some hooks put up in the pantry at the new house and use it to hold onions, potatoes, etc. We have our orchard rack (not sure where that is going to go) but might use this more for overflow or veggies that need this treatment and have them nearby and handy for cooking.
We love a well thought out gift!
Thank you "S"!
Them baskets are Awesome. I think they call them cocoon baskets.
ReplyDeleteSome great work and a whole lot of love went into making them.
Enjoy your day & have a wonderful evening and a Super Great weekend.
Oh wow, cocoon basket? How cool! Thanks, and hope your weekend has bee good to you too!
DeleteLove the produce bags!
ReplyDeleteAren't they neat? Thanks!
DeleteThat is a wonderful idea! And a great, very useful and thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeleteRight? I like when people think outside the box like that, ha.
DeleteHandy-dandy bags ... did your coworker crochet them herself? Probably a nice cotton or orlon worsted yarn!
ReplyDeleteI don't think she did, probably Etsy (she shops a lot on there). They are very sturdy but soft.
DeleteThe bags would also be great when browsing Farmer's Market's. So exciting waiting for the foundation to be poured! Hope you are taking many pics of the build for a scrapbook. The history of your home, the variety of trees planted for future generations to know. Such joy!
ReplyDeleteOh what a good idea! We do go to Farmer's Markets (and there are some in the area out there too). Oh yes, LOTS of pictures. 2nd Many might so too many, ha. But yep, we are documenting it in a variety of ways. Thanks!
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