Beautiful Arch Basket Decor for a Summer-Ready She Shed

Welcome to My Summer She Shed Tour

The sunshine is here to stay in Southern California, and summer is in full swing! and it’s time to take a peek inside my She Shed!

Unique Garden Decor: DIY Basket Arch Tutorial

The first stop on our summer She Shed tour is the front entrance and my DIY basket decor arch!

Since I wanted to keep this project budget-friendly, I purchased most of my baskets from local thrift stores, although I found a few hidden gems at the Dollar Store too.

It took some time to collect them all, but the hunt was worth it.

I found all sorts of baskets in different sizes and shapes – classic wicker ones, pretty wooden ones, and even a few woven with jute rope.

To create my basket arch, I started by attaching 6″ wide chicken wire to the outside walls of the shed around the frame of our reclaimed vintage doors. I measured out the length of chicken wire I needed and then used small tacks to secure it to the walls.

I placed a large wooden laundry basket on the right side of the doors to create the foundation of the arch. Later, I will fill this bin with baskets and other garden decor items.

Attaching the Baskets to the Shed

After securing the chicken wire, I started at the bottom corner of the She Shed right above the wooden laundry baskets. I attached each basket one by one with plastic zip ties. You may need two zip ties for larger baskets.

You can see how I mixed different types and sizes of baskets to create a rustic look to complement the rest of my garden decor. I hung the baskets at different angles for interest and even hung a few upside down.

Decorating the Baskets

Once I was done hanging the basket arch, I started to decorate the baskets by adding an assortment of faux greenery, rambling curly willow branches, and green Amaranthus.

In addition, I added some green moss and a few bird nests and hung a few small clay pots from a few of the baskets.

Lastly, I filled the wooden laundry bin with a few baskets, fresh hydrangeas, a galvanized vase filled with fresh curly willow branches, and a few faux ferns in a small basket. A vintage garden tool and a few floral frogs were the perfect final touches for my basket arch.

I am in love with how my DIY basket wall looks…it turned out even better than I imagined!

It’s not too bad for a project on a very small budget.

Step Inside: More Basket Decor & Summer Styling Ideas

From the inviting entrance to the cozy interior, let’s step inside my She Shed!

With no electricity, summers in the She Shed can warm up. So, to let in the cool breeze, I like to keep the windows and doors open as much as possible.

Just inside the doors is a large work bench, where I do most of my crafting.

Directly above my work bench, is a large mirror. It not only looks like vintage windows (whichI love!), but it helps make the interior of the She Shed feel more bright and airy.

Look closer, and you might spot a few more baskets hanging around! They just add a touch of summer charm, don’t they

They also double as storage and the perfect place to dry cut flowers from my garden like hydrangeas.

Sweet Mollie is my constant companion and can often be found sleeping at my feet while I am working in the shed during the summer.

Next to the worktable I added a comfy vintage chair. This is the perfect place for me get a little bit of personal space, or sneak away to enjoy my morning cup of coffee and a good book.

Vintage Garden Touches: Summer Vignettes in My She Shed

In the summer, the She Shed doubles as a space to display my collection of vintage garden tools!

I hung a vintage scale on an old decorative hook and filled it with beautiful purple and white summer flowers.

Other rustic details include an antique pie safe sitting upon an old chicken cage with wire baskets that hold my vases. On the opposite side, I have a vintage shelf to store extra seasonal decor and my growing collection of aged terra cotta flower pots.

The shelves above my worktable are filled with old gardening tools, galvanized buckets, and birdhouses that my husband has made.

And thanks to an extension cord, a sweet vintage lamp helps give the She Shed some much needed light on cloudy or rainy days.

I always have a stack of gardening books and magazines in the She Shed for inspiration, and if you look closely, you might even spot the DIY garden marker name tags I made recently!

They were a hit at my summer garden party along with my DIY peat pot napkin rings.

Summer She Shed by Twilight

There’s something so magical about the She Shed lit up at night! I couldn’t help but share a few evening views to wrap up my summer tour.

As the sun sets, hanging market lights add a bit of magical ambience to our garden.

Nestled beside the shed, you can also see one of my many unique rustic planters that are scattered throughout the garden. Near the front of the shed you’ll see some vintage garden tools I upcycled into planters a few years back.

And this lighted garden sphere is one of my favorite DIY projects. The twinkling lights create an extra warm and inviting atmosphere.