Played a Little in the Rain

Well, not really!  I hate to get wet, however it has been raining her in NC, so I thought I would "play" with a few  pieces from my new Willow House Spring 2012 catalog!
One of the FIRST pieces I ordered was our new "Willow Welcome Basket"!  Way bigger than I thought it would be.  If fact to give you some perspective, here's my daughter holding it. At 18 1/2 inches, it's a great size for your front door.

Awe...isn't she cute?

Now of course you need to write a message on the chalkboard plaque.  I recommend using chalk ink.  You can find these at your local craft store back in the art section. 

 Don't be surprised if the clerk doesn't know what you are talking about...my Michael's didn't.

They come in an assortment of colors; I prefer white.

and no.....I wasn't in a sorority...

OK, so remember the post about the willow branches my friend gave me?

I am going to put them to good use.

I cut them about 1.5 as high as the basket.  However, rule of thumb is double the height.

I slowly added some color to the willow branches with some faux flowers I found in my bins in the garage.  If you would like to use real flowers, just use Ziploc bags to hold your fresh flowers.

More color and arranging....

My mission.....to adorn our "Willow Welcome Basket" to doors all over America!

Wouldn't it be neat if front doors were all so welcoming?

Best of all, the basket is only $29.96....great price!

Come on in!