Several years ago, before I knew what an olive basket was, I found one at a local Antique Market. I really liked it very very much! It was unusual and pleasing all at the same time.
Unfortunately, I passed it up because it was $35.00. UGH! If I only knew what a great buy the basket was and how popular they would be right now I would have scooped it up and danced joyfully out of the shop!
Since then, I see great vintage olive baskets used in decor everywhere! And the more popular they are getting the more expensive they are to buy!
So I jumped on the olive basket lovin' bandwagon and bought one at Walmart...
Yes, Walmart...
Yes, Walmart...
I first saw one of these great knock-offs at CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT. Thanks, Debbie!
So, I started to look for an olive basket at my local Walmart... for months!!! And did not find one!
Then I searched on line and sure enough... I found it!
It's called BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN ROUND BIN, SILVER... but it is an olive basket to me... and it only costs $9.88!
It is very sturdy and well made. Perfect to pop a fern in...
The only drawback is the olive basket is a little too new and shiny looking!
Not a problem. If the weather permits I'll age it this weekend and show you how next week. It's pretty easy!
I thought the olive bucket was such a good deal I got 2!
One for the family room and one for outdoor planting!
So if you like the look of an olive basket, but not the price... the WALMART VERSION might be perfect for you too!
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Can't believe you found that beauty at Walmart. Great score!
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you have a Tuesday Morning near you, I bought an original olive basket for $40. More than WalMart, but less than anywhere else. I have a fern in mine too!
ReplyDeleteAnd actually, I think it was on sale for $25. Just an FYI for anyone out shopping today :)
ReplyDeletei bought one from walmart and i painted it a gray blue and brown. they go fast online but they get them back so if you see them sold out wait and keep looking back. i have a fake tree in mine and i love it. ang
ReplyDeleteWhy don't we have Walmart here in Australia..... !!!!####**** Oh well some of the cheap shops might eventually get them here.
ReplyDeleteScore Yvonne. Keeping my eye out.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great!! I may be copying you :) Have a blessed week Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteThey look great in your house. I just bought some from Walmart too and I aged them using toilet bowl cleaner--imaging that!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly how I do it!
DeleteI do love the look and price! Looking forward to seeing how you age it.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteGreat price, but like you, dear one. . .it's almost too shiny!
I'll be watching for your "aging" post!!!
Fondly,
Pat
If you sign up for Decor Steals....they have offered vintage Olive baskets from time to time.....warning.....their daily deals can be addicting! Thought you might like to know. Great addition.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome deal and I just love it! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI ordered me one from Wal-Mart a couple months ago but like you it's way to shiny. Will be waiting for your "aging" post.
ReplyDelete$35 was a steal and t hat is why when I saw them on Décor Steals a bit back for $50 I grabbed one. I knew that I would want one for the new house. I saw them again on there and thought, maybe a second would be a good idea?? My hubby said, not now the storage situation is becoming a problem with items for the new house. I will wait, no big deal. I can't wait to see your bucket aged.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Perfect. I may have to swoop up a couple myself!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for one too and forgot to check Walmart online! I will be ordering one...or 2:)
ReplyDeleteI saw them at the Ephrata Walmart earlier this year, but didn't pick one up - why??? You're right - great price for the look! Thanks for sharing, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, thanks for sharing. I just went and ordered one. I, too, am not happy with the finish so will be watching to see what you do. Happy Wednesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteOh...I really want one....I love the look of the olive basket... and can't wait for you to show how to age it.
ReplyDeleteI also saw them at Target in the gardening area today !!
ReplyDeletePaula
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I purchased two of them as well, with plans to put ferns in them and set them out on the deck. I thought they were too shiny too so I look forward to seeing how to do it.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the fern in the olive basket.
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I just hopped on over and bought 2! I want to age mine, too! Thanks for the tip. :) -Leanne
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check that out online! And I love the whole corner of that room...SO INVITING...and inspiring. Love your style Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteYou smart cookie. I got my vintage olive bucket a few years ago at Tuesday Morning strangely enough.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Yvonne, for this great tip! I just ordered 5 of them on the Walmart website and had them send it "site to store" so there is no shipping charges. I will be on the lookout for your tutorial on how to age them. You're the best!
ReplyDeleteWho would have known, Walmart!!! Excellent buy!~~Angela
ReplyDeleteWhat $9.98...what a deal...and it looks great...and can't wait to see how you will age it!!...the fern looks wonderful in it...and yes, $35 was a good deal on the old Olive Bucket...
ReplyDeleteI just saw an olive bucket online at PB for $149~on sale for $118........so you definitely got a great deal! now I am off to find a spot for my WalMart olive bucket....thanks for a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI also got me two last summer can't wait to see your post on aging them. Love your blog
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteI just bought two of these buckets from Walmart. I hope you are going to show us how to age them soon!
Thanks for the great tip!
Jan
I'm lovin' it "as is" but looking forward to how you'll age it. I have a big galvanized tub for icing down drinks outside, but it's a little too new, too. thanks for coming over, Yvonne!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I look for one every time I go to Walmart. I'll look again next week!
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