Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets

Since moving and becoming an empty nester, I have approached some of my home decorating choices as if we have constant company. We don't, mostly because of Covid, but our door is always open and we hope to have more visitors this summer. 
Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets

Maybe it is the former teacher in me or maybe it is the traveler in me that loves a good VRBO, but I like to have interesting, unique things for guests to look at or play with. I want stuff that has personality and a little soul. Putting together basket vignettes with fun things is the perfect way to do this. A basket vignette is easy to change, add to and take away from and gives a table some visual interest.

Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets
I started gathering some spring things and thrift store goodies.
Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets
I used some green jute around the top of my 99 cent thrift store basket to give it a little color.
Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets
I added a yellow home freezing book, copyright 1952 . I chose it for the sunny, springy color, but old cookbooks are so fun to look at and discuss the odd recipes that we no longer make (dang, folks in the 50's enjoyed gelatin).
Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets
I have been practicing watercolor painting, enjoying playing and learning about it and producing lots of little watercolors. I added one to give the basket some spring wildflowers and color.
Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets
A wood, solitaire marble game I bought for 99 cents at the thrift store sits in the basket. Some bright colored marbles are on their way and will be placed in the basket in a little vellum bag. I loved the wood and this homemade game (the indents for the game are crooked, thus why I guessed it is homemade).
Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets
I added some green moss for a pop of green--this will be replaced with a small, potted annual when I get one. A couple painted rocks sit on the moss. I like the variety of the items--the different textures and springy colors add visual interest.
Temporary Seasonal Vignette Activity Baskets
It will be easy to add books, change out the game, etc. to change with the seasons or my mood. I like how the basket is easy to move to different spots and how it holds a variety of interesting items. I plan to put together an activity vignette basket for my outdoor space too. These are also fun in the guest room.

1 comment:

  1. I love the watercolor painting! Ever want to get rid of it let me know! It is lovely and cheery!

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