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A Serving of Style

If you would like to show off a sizable grouping of kitchen utensils without taking up valuable counter space, consider this idea from Linda Dresselhaus of Itsy Bits and Pieces. To recreate this display, brush a coat or two of gray paint wash over a narrow woven basket and let dry. Linda liked the original color of her $1 thrift-store basket so she used only one coat of wash

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