All of these beautiful baskets

were made by my sister-in-laws.

They have been gifts throughout the years.

I love baskets! I love decorating my home with them, even when it’s not in fashion.

I just do my own thing, because I like to surround myself with things that mean something to me. I have native american ancestry. My 5th great grandmother came from the Ojibwa tribe, I know they used baskets and I’m sure many of my other ancestors used baskets.

There was a time in history when everyone used them for something.

Collecting eggs, carrying things, collecting maple syrup, holding a precious newborn baby, going on a picnic, etc.

I love the idea that they hold things, that you can carry something valuable in them, because someone took some strips of reed and weaved them together and put a handle on it. To me they are a work of art and will always be displayed in my home.

Happy Family History Friday! Love, Joy