How To Create A Garden Basket Vignette. See how to turn a simple basket, a variety of terra cotta flower pots and found objects into a garden themed vignette, to celebrate the upcoming spring season.
Four Seasons Interior Design Hop
I’m so happy to be joining the Four Seasons Interior Design group of ladies including our hosts MaryJo of Master”Pieces” of My Life, and Susan of From the Bay to the Beach. Links for everyone participating today in our spring addition hop will be at the end of my post. I’m already looking forward to our next hop, which will be in May, with ideas on celebrating summer.
How To Create A Garden Basket Vignette
Today I’m sharing our entry table with a little nod to spring. Taking center stage is a pretty scalloped wicker basket, brimming with terra cotta flower pots and moss. This little display is really putting me in the mood to put on my gardening gloves, and start planting. However, I know it’s still a bit too early for that, so maybe I’ll start weeding the garden instead. 😉
Below is a list of items you can gather to create a garden basket of your own. If you have vintage seed packets, plant label stakes or gardening hand tools, you might want to include those just for fun.
Supplies To Gather
- wicker basket
- a mix of small terra cotta pots and saucers
- excelsior
- preserved sheet moss or Spanish moss
- found objects like shells or rocks
To create this arrangement I’m using a terra cotta saucer in the bottom of the basket for a flat base. Then I’m adding some excelsior to create a bed for my flower pots. Natural Spanish moss also works really well, if you don’t have excelsior.
Next, I’m adding some preserved sheet moss pieces inside some of the pots for color and interest. Then I’m arranging the pots to face in different directions, in sort of a higgledy piggledy fashion. Noice how the vintage pots add that extra bit character to the grouping. I’m thinking I need to go antiquing to find a few more.
Once you’re happy with your arrangement of pots, tuck in some shells or other found objects to add a bit of texture. A little bird nest would be so sweet, although a few feathers look pretty too. Easy peasy, am I right?
Be sure to check out my flower pot upcycle project post here, for ideas on giving unattractive pots a makeover. It’s easier than you might think.
Spring Flowers, Plants And Books
Adding to the springtime vibe on the entry table, I’m placing a healthy maiden hair fern on top of a couple Charlotte Moss books. The delicate leaves create a pretty contrast to the terra cotta pots, that I’m really loving. By the way, if you’re looking for flower arranging inspiration, I can’t think of a better resource to recommend than Charlotte Moss.
Since I don’t have room for a large flower arrangement, I’m squeezing in small bouquet of white tulips in a vintage jar. I’m loving their simple beauty, and how they lighten up the entry table. For more inspiration on flowers, plants and gardening visit my friends Wendy of WM Design House and Kristin of My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration you can use right now!
Thank you so much for visiting today. I hope you will find simple ways to celebrate spring too, such as creating a garden basket vignette of your own. Continue scrolling for more spring inspiration from my sweet friends!
Cheers!
Hi Michelle! Your garden basket vignette is lovely!! In mine, which is quite old, I added 2 mini terracotta pots, a grouping of flower bulbs, and two vintage,rusty old garden tools. I also propped up together 3 colorful envelopes of flowering seeds, All this is supported by green moss in a uniquely-shaped basket., under the watchful eye of an antique -looking rabbit with a brass misting can. If I ever figure out how to add pictures to my post, I’ll include them, too.
I really enjoy your posts and am inspired by them. Keep them coming! Thanks, Donna
Your garden basket sounds divine Donna, and I’m loving the items you included! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment! Hugs!
Love this so much Michelle. Your basket is so simple yet bursting with charm. That maiden fern is everything. So lush. Thanks for sharing your spring inspo today. XO- MaryJo
Thanks so much MaryJo for including me in the hop! I’m looking forward to the next one in May!
What a pretty basket Michelle! I love the tiny terracotta pots!
Thanks so much Susan! I’m ready to add more spring touches with our warm weather this week!
This is so pretty Michelle. I love your basket mixed with pots and moss! And the tulips are a perfect spring flower!!
Thank you Kristin! Tulips are so sweet, I love them too!
Hi Mi love this earthy spring idea! Always fun to see what you are up to!
Thank you Laura!!
Using garden baskets as the base of a display is such a lovely idea. Baskets come in som many shapes and this is one I haven’t run across before. Love that you used lots of favorite things in this display. Who doesn’t like sea shells, feathers and garden pots? this is a fun way to share a collection.
Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland
Thank you Lynne! I’m so happy you enjoyed my post!!
This is so pretty, Michelle—simple and effortless in the best way. I love how you used natural elements to fill the basket; it feels fresh, collected, and just right for spring.
Thanks so much Wendy! Simple and effortless is just the look I’m going for!
So pretty Michellle, the spring basket is so fresh, especially this time of year when we are all craving greenery and springtime. Great post. Susan
Thank you Susan! Yes I’m craving spring and looking forward to watching the greenery pop out!
Michelle,
Your vignette is so fresh and Springy! I love all the pretty clay pots. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you Libbie! I’m super happy with this simple spring styling!
This is so charming, Michelle! As if you just brought the basket in from your English cottage garden. Love it! Pinned!
Thanks so much Missy! Hugs!
What a cute way to bring the garden indoors! Perfect for Springtime! Thanks for sharing this adorable vignette! Happy Spring!
Thank so much for stopping by Kimberly! Hugs!