I’m a few days early but I wanted to share my patriotic front door basket. This is a departure from my normal round wreath. I’m trying to think outside the box more and try different things. I sort of like the way this turned out so I guess maybe I’m on to something. I’ve had the basket for years. It’s been hanging in my basement with plastic ivy in it just waiting for me to give it an update. 
I lined the basket with Press N Seal and then stuffed it with florist foam. I stuck the flags in first. Next I put in the white flowers, then the red and finally the blue. 
At this point it really needed something but I wasn’t sure exactly what. I wanted to tie it into the ivy trees in my planters but I SO didn’t want to use faux ivy. Now keep in mind I did this the day before my Ensign Kaitlyn party and I was running around like a crazy woman trying to get things done. The easiest thing I could think of was to use real ivy. I found 2 little plastic prescription bottles in our recycling bin. I punched a hole in the bottom of each one and stuffed them with dirt. 
Then I plucked some ivy vines from the planters and pushed them into the bottles. I jammed the bottles into the florist foam and Voila…it was finished. Now all I have to do is remember to water it!
Tammy says
Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 4:37 amThis is probably my favorite door decoration yet! BEAUTIFUL!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 2:12 amYour front door is always fabulous! This just might be my favorite one yet!
Ann says
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 5:43 pmLooks great, and with the blue door! Hope you stay cool
Kim says
Monday, July 2, 2012 at 9:50 pmAnn, I love this door decoration for July. Glad you found a new use for your basket.
Shanee says
Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 11:18 pmSuch a nice change from a traditional basket. Pretty with just the right amount of patriotic! Thanks for sharing.
Trish @ Uncommon says
Friday, June 29, 2012 at 1:20 pmThis is just so beautiful! We are going to feature this today on our Patriotic Round-Up!
Take care,
Trish
Debbie says
Friday, June 29, 2012 at 3:48 pmBeautiful! You have motivated me to decorate my front door. I love how you decorated and used the flags. The look is just perfect. Great job.
blessings,
Debbie
Zuni says
Friday, June 29, 2012 at 3:47 amYou say you “sort of like it”–sort of?! It’s beautiful!! The picture of the front door with the two urns is beautiful!! I, for one, more than “sort of” like it! :) http://chickadeehomenest.blogspot.com/2012/06/4th-of-july-table-and-more.html
shirley@housepitality designs says
Friday, June 29, 2012 at 1:07 amI so love the patriotic door basket…Looks wonderful especially against that gorgeous door color!
Gretchen says
Friday, June 29, 2012 at 1:04 amYour basket on your door is beautiful! If you ever decide to sell those in your Etsy shop, I would buy one. I could never create anything that pretty. Actually, I just love the entry to your home. The twig tree with ivy and lights in the planters are to die for.
The Tablescaper says
Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 2:36 amGreat idea. Looks wonderful.
– The Tablescaper
Babs says
Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 2:22 amLove it, love it, love it !! Absolutely perfect for the 4th…the little white flowers look like fire works. Soooo cute!
Hugs,
Babs
Tammy Loves Dishes says
Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 12:23 amThis is a beautiful front door treatment. Very patriotic! It looks fabulous on your front door.
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 8:03 pmAnn, Please join TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS WITH THIS GREAT FRONT DOOR DISPLAY!!! BTW… YOU WERE FEATURED THIS WEEK AT TTT! THANKS!
Judy says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 4:32 pmGreat front door for July, I just finished my door decor but haven’t posted it yet. Now after seeing how beautiful yours is, I’ll get my post ready. Thanks for the inspiration.
patti says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:35 pmSo festive on your front door – love it!
tanna says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:22 amGreat Patriotic door dressing!! Looks wonderful, Ann. blessings ~ tanna
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:20 amThat looks wonderful, Ann! It looks great against your door, too.
Marie Arden says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 2:11 amLovely door decor. I loved that you used jars for the ivy to stay fresh. It looks like a firework on your door! Pretty clever
Lynn Wood says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 4:58 amThis is such a fun change from a wreath! I love how your patriotic front door!
Lynn
Marcia says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:12 amThank you for signing up for the “Snow in July” party, Ann. I emailed you a response, but still wanted to stop by in case you miss that. And don’t worry, I’ll stop by to remind my guests that week. Can’t wait to see what your amazing creative mind comes up with.
MUAH!
Marcia
Leigh Powell Hines @Hinessightblog says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 2:05 amThis is really pretty, Ann. I love it.
Rhonda says
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 1:40 amAbsolutely adore your beautiful patriotic door arrangement! It is gorgeous! :)
Olive says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 9:07 pmAnn. the basket is incredibly charming and the ivy is awesome. I am growing real succulents in a basket on my front door-we shall see how that goes. hugs, olive
Dawn says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 8:38 pmYour new door decor looks charming. Great use of faux and real. Very pretty:)
Kris says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 6:09 pmPerfect! Sort of similar to my front doors and front of the house!!!! Love it!
Kris
Marcia says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 1:57 pmGorgeous!
Cynthia says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 5:52 pmAnn this is just beautiful I adore this basket. You do such great work.
Cynthia
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 1:12 pmAnn, you know I’m waiting with baited breath for the post about the blogroll! Hip, hip, hooray for your red, white, and blue basket! LOVE it and I’m going to pin it!
Pamela Gordon says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:48 pmIt looks beautiful Ann!
Wendy says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:42 pmBeautiful front door basket !!! ~Thank you for sharing!!! :)
Nancy says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:36 pmLOVED THIS!! ~Nancy
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 3:55 pmLove it! It looks like a 4th of July explosion!
Martina says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 3:24 pmLove love love it!!
Sandy says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 3:09 pmOMG Ann, I love your door with the patriot basket. On my door, I have a basket too with silk mixed flowers from the Cracker Barrel restaurant I purchased in May. I’m going to insert two small flags and display it for the 4th. Thank you for the idea.
Love your blog;first one I check each day.
Linda says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 2:34 pmLove the basket. I wondered where you went. For some reason blogger won’t allow me to add you to my list.
So I guess I have to go in the back door.
Gina says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 1:54 pmI love it! It’s so much prettier than a traditional round wreath. It looks fantastic against your blue door too.
Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers says
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 12:54 pmI love it!