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Whimsical Vintage Basket Decor Vignette for Easter

By Rachel

published 04/03/2025

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Craft an eye-catching Easter display! Learn how to style a whimsical vintage basket decor vignette for charming Spring decor.

Looking for a creative and unique way to add some thrifty charm to your home this Easter and Spring season? Cue all the baskets! Vintage baskets are timeless decor pieces. As such, incorporating them into your Easter festivities is a super fun and unexpected way of adding texture and color to any space. Join me as I show you how to turn a $3.00 thrifted basket into a whimsical vintage basket decor vignette for Easter!

Charming Easter Display: Styling a Basket Decor Vignette for Spring

We all remember Easter mornings as a child, right? The anticipation of seeing what the Easter bunny left in your Easter basket was always so fun! With chocolates and treats and toys galore, this is what we relate to when we think about baskets for Easter.

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However, I want to spread the notion that Easter baskets can be more than just carriers for candy…they can be charming decorative elements!

In this article, we are going to explore the art of creating a stunning vintage basket decor vignette for Easter, complete with colorful eggs, bunnies, and other charming vintage elements. I’ll show you how easy it is create a beautiful display, for under $10, that you can use in any space.

Let’s get into it!

Whimsical Vintage Basket Decor Vignette for Easter

Below, I’ll cover how to choose a basket for a vignette, what elements to use, where to style your basket, and themed ideas for decorating.

Before we start, know that mixing and matching decor elements within a basket totally works. You can style a variety of patterns or textures together within a basket and it somehow all just goes.

Basket vignettes are the most perfect little thing for seasonal decorating, especially if you live in a small space. You see, since baskets can hold a plethora of decor items, these vignettes pack a big punch! If all you have time or space for is a basket packed full of your favorite Spring items, know that that’s a total win!

Choosing Your Basket: The Foundation of Your Vignette

Truth be told, there are endless options when it comes to baskets. Light colors, dark colors, baskets with handles, baskets without handles, baskets with sides, baskets without sides, small baskets, large baskets…it’s like…where do you start, right?!

Let’s talk about that.

Basket Styles

When thinking about Easter basket vignettes specifically, I have found a few options that work best.

For a rustic and vintage feel, woven baskets such as rattan or wicker are lovely options. If you want a more modern look, try wire or galvanized metal baskets.

Size and Shape Considerations

The size and shape of a basket will influence the type of vignette you create and where it can be displayed.

Ask yourself questions like:

Is the basket going to be in an open area with lots of space around it or tucked in next to other things?
Is it going to be sitting on a shelf or table?
Will the basket face one direction or will it be seen from multiple viewpoints?

Finding the Right Basket

So, where to go about sourcing a basket? Glad you asked!

Truly, any store you go to are going to have baskets…it’s really a matter of how much money you are willing to spend. Since we’re all about budget-friendly and thrifty ideas here at The Antiqued Journey, you probably know what I’m going to say next!

Thrift stores are the best place for finding baskets on a budget. I’ve sourced all of my decorative baskets from thrift shops for just a few dollars each. It’s amazing the amount of baskets that thrift stores have…you are bound to find something you like!

Other places for sourcing suitable baskets include:

craft stores such as Michaels or Hobby Lobby
Etsy
e-Bay
garage sales or estate sales

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Tips for Success: How to Bring a Basket Vignette to Life

Styling vignettes is a decorating specialty that I’ve come to adore. Over the years, I’ve found an easy system that works well for me. Below, I’ll share my step by step process on how to bring an Easter basket vignette to life!

1. Start with a Base.

You may have seen this basket before in previous blog posts…I found it thrifting years ago for just $3.00! The shape of the basket, with the large handle, is just stunning. I still love it and am eager to pull it out each Spring season!

The first thing I do is start with a base. Obviously this includes the basket itself because this is what all of your decor elements will sit in and on.

However, to prevent decor from slipping through the holes, and to give the vignette a bit more height, I like to first place a book or two on the bottom of the basket. Since we’re styling this one specifically for Easter and Spring, I also decided to add a small vintage book in the back as well for some more interest.

Then, for another nod to Spring, I placed a seed bag on top of the large grey book. I adore the graphics on it and the green color ties in perfectly with the decor elements coming next.

The fabric bag also brings in a bit of soft texture.

2. Layering and Texture.

When building a basket vignette, it’s important to layer items and incorporate different textures for visual interest.

To accomplish this, I first placed a small stack of ironstone plates on the left side of the basket and then set my favorite green enamel teapot on top!

To continue the green theme, I placed a green flower frog tipped on its side in the background. Flower frogs are small but mighty vintage objects because they are so versatile!

When styling a vignette, it’s helpful to coordinate colors, meaning using a cohesive color palette to help tie the vignette together. In my case, a green and pink theme is used throughout.

Then, on the right side of the basket, I added in my DIY Easter egg topiary for height! The pastel eggs and the vivid green moss are so dreamy. These elements bring Spring color to the display while still being cohesive with the other decor.

3. Balance and Proportion for Basket Decor

Another important design element when it comes to basket decor is achieving balance. This comes with using items of appropriate size within the display as well as varying the heights and sizes of objects.

So, since the topiary is tall, I needed there to be something shorter in the foreground. To achieve balance in this space, I set a small white bunny in front of the topiary. To bring in more of the pink color, I then tied a small pink ribbon around the neck!

Finally, to fill in the empty gap between the plates and the bunny, a stack of three vintage butter pats was the perfect decor solution! Butter pats are another vintage decor piece that I turn to again and again for filling in, or finishing off, a vignette.

The dainty pink flowers on the top butter pat tie in with the pink eggs on the topiary, encouraging flow and cohesive movement in this basket decor.

Crafting Charming Spring Vignettes: Other Elements to Include

Of course there are numerous other decorative elements that can be included in basket decor vignettes. I simply used what I had on hand at the time because I didn’t want to buy anything new.

Vignettes are like a piece of art…there aren’t any rules when it comes to creating them so, really, anything goes. Feel free to get super creative…you might even think of something I haven’t!

Other basket decor can include:

Easter Eggs: Painted, decorative, and natural all do the trick!
Fresh and Faux Florals: Spring flowers and greenery, either real or artificial, add color and life.
Small Decorative Objects: Other small Spring-themed or decorative objects can complement the basket and overall theme such as vintage birds, antique postcards, or vintage floral teacups.
Natural Elements: Elements found in nature such as moss, nests, or twigs add a lovely organic feel.

Placement and Styling: Where to Showcase Your Spring Basket Decor

With a finished basket display, it’s time to find a place to put it!

I chose to place my styled basket on the credenza, which sits underneath a row of windows in the living room. I really enjoy looking at vignettes throughout my day so I wanted to be able to view it often. This is a prominent location and is a good sized surface area for the shape of my basket.

Basket Decor Perk: Note that, since basket vignettes are compact, they can be picked up and moved easily. So, don’t fret over where to place it. Start with a location that you think might look good. Live with it for a few days and see it how it goes! If you don’t like how the basket looks in that location or if you find it to be in the way, simply pick up the basket and move it somewhere else!

Other areas of a home to display a basket vignette can include:

Tabletop Displays: Style baskets on coffee tables, side tables, and dining tables for easy Spring decor!
Mantel Decor: Use Easter basket vignettes as a unique and charming alternative to traditional mantel decor.
Shelf Styling: Baskets can be incorporated onto shelf arrangements for a touch of Spring.
Entryway Accents: Use a small basket vignette on an entry table to welcome guests.

Closing Tidbits on Whimsical Vintage Basket Decor Vignette for Easter

That about wraps up my basket decor ideas and styling tips!

I hope that this whimsical vintage basket decor vignette for Easter inspires you to go thrifting and find a pretty basket that you can use in your own home. The sky is the limit when it comes to decorating with baskets and gives you an amazing opportunity to let your creativity to run wild!

Be encouraged to style your home in a way that is special, finding meaning along the way.