[BigWaveBetty]

I don't know about sweet gum baskets - why do I want this?

Because daisyscarlett said the art of creating the baskets isn't being passed down and soon they'll be gone forever!
I have one, Mr. Betty brought one home from South Carolina when he was working on a project in Hilton Head. They come in all sorts of shapes, they're made from sweet grass. Mine hangs on the wall in the dining room.

My Grandmother gave me two pine needle baskets her sisters wove when they would visit Florida. They're so special, I'll never let them go. :-)

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for enlightening Mr. L. I have one (basket) that I hang on the wall and one that I use for fresh fruit. And I often bring back the smaller ones as gifts for friends and they love them especially if I bring the handout that tells the history of them etc.

Also, if you love anitques you must stroll down Queen Street (or is it King Street) and browse through the shops. You will be amazed.

[lodwick]

fof - I thought that the sweet gums were IN the basket. We'll check it out. The antiqueing should be almost as good as NewOrleans - which is fantastic.

Rest well, happy dreams.