Maybe this is common knowledge, maybe not. Hack the handle off of a way too country- looking wicker basket and you'll have a new updated look instantly. It's that simple. I've done it lots. Depending on how thick the handle is you might be able to use a steak knife from the kitchen drawer or you may need a little hand saw. Either way, it's easy easy. So before you send your old baskets out the door with the give-away stuff (especially the ones with the perfect shape that fit in that little spot), give it a try. It's like a cool magic trick.