Antique Inspired: Garden Finds & Favorites

Spring always comes softly here—like an old friend showing up with wildflowers in her hair and dirt beneath her nails. It coaxes us outside, day by day, inviting us back into rhythm with the land. I’ve been spending more and more time in our garden lately, and as the season stretches open, I thought I’d share a few antique-inspired pieces that I’m loving (and eyeing!) for the months ahead.

Of course, some pieces have already made their way into our lives and routines. At the entrance of our garden path stands our beloved arbor, climbing with roses and clematis. It’s like a quiet threshold—a welcome into something slower, more sacred. Inside, raised garden beds line the walkways, each with a garden bed trellis ready to guide sweet peas and pole beans as they reach. On the far side of the garden, a privacy trellis adds the loveliest touch of enclosure, tucking the space away while still letting the light through.

And while those pieces have been part of our space for a while, I’ve been slowly gathering inspiration for a few other additions this season—pieces that echo the charm of old-world gardens and encourage us to linger a little longer outdoors.

I'm especially drawn to canvas utility bags with that lovely lived-in look—something simple and soft to sling over your shoulder as you move from bed to bed. I'd tuck inside a vintage-style watering can, a pair of good garden shears, and maybe a few sturdy gardening tools for good measure.

For the patio, I’ve been dreaming of a mix of terracotta pots, aged planters, and one or two delicate floral pots to hold our herbs and annuals. There's something so romantic about lining your porch or potting table with mismatched pots—each one telling its own little story in cracks, chips, and weathered glaze. And a birdbath simply ties everything together.

And when it comes time to gather what the garden offers? My harvest basket never fails me. It’s roomy and strong, with that perfect, well-worn handle that makes even the smallest haul feel like something sacred. Strawberries, radishes, bundles of mint—it all feels like treasure when carried that way.

Lastly, if you're working with a smaller space (or simply love bringing charm to every nook), consider a petite plant trellis for your potted climbers. They're beautiful and practical, and I’m thinking of adding a few to my kitchen windowsill pots to see what might reach and twine.

Whether you’re building a garden from the ground up or simply adding a few vintage touches here and there, I hope these ideas meet you like a breeze through the screen door—gentle, hopeful, and full of promise.

Here’s to slow mornings, full baskets, and gardens that grow with us.

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