The Art of Filling a Springtime Easter Basket
One of our favorite traditions at the shop is curating Easter baskets brimming with seasonal treasures. It’s a time-honored way to celebrate spring—whether you embrace the holiday or simply love an excuse for thoughtful gifting. It’s also a perfect opportunity to let your creativity and shopping sensibilities shine. We’ve gathered some ideas on selecting the perfect basket, filling it with meaningful goodies, and decorating it beautifully. Enjoy!
Choosing the Perfect Basket
Finding the right basket can be an almost impossible task—especially if, like us, you’re endlessly charmed by them. Big or small, new or vintage, we always find ourselves drawn to beautifully handmade pieces. We have a few in-store that are perfect for the task, but we also encourage a visit to your favorite antique shop to uncover a one-of-a-kind find.
Your basket will set the tone for your creation, so choose one that speaks to your vision. For a child’s Easter basket, soft pastel tones are always a lovely choice. For a gardener, a rustic, twiggy basket or even a classic harvesting basket makes a charming and practical option. Opting for a basket that can be repurposed in the home—perhaps as storage or decor—adds an extra layer of thoughtfulness.
What Goes Inside?
The easiest way to curate a beautifully themed basket is by choosing a focus—something that ties every thoughtful item together. A few of our favorite themes:
🌱 Garden-Inspired: Heirloom seeds, garden snippers, gloves, a watering can, and a beautifully illustrated how-to book.
🌸 Floral-Themed: Everything centered around a favorite bloom—perhaps rose-scented soap, a book on roses, and delicate rose bonbons.
💐 Fragrance Lovers: Essential oils, shea butter soap, a candle, incense sticks, a dried lavender sachet, and a bottle of perfume.
✂️ For the Crafter: Fancy scissors, twine, DIY essentials, and a curated selection of creative tools.
The possibilities are endless—just follow your inspiration and see where it leads!
Decorating the Basket
Now comes the fun part—bringing your basket to life with natural, festive details. We love using eco-friendly fillers, something sustainable and soft to nestle your treasures into. Once your items are placed, it’s time for the finishing touches!
🌿 Weave in sprigs of dried flowers or springtime grasses for a lush, seasonal look.
🎀 Choose something special from our coveted ribbon collection—silk ribbons are a favorite, and we love mixing a few for a layered, colorful bow.
🐰 Consider wiring on a little springtime charm, like a bunny sachet or a floral accent climbing up the handle.
And just like that—your Easter basket is complete! Thoughtfully filled, beautifully decorated, and ready to delight. Now, all that’s left to do is find the perfect hiding spot for a magical springtime surprise.