12. An Apple and Gourd Harvest Basket

Vintage wicker basket overflowing with red apples, small gourds and dried wheat stalks on a wooden porch floor

There’s something irresistible about a basket overflowing with harvest goods. A vintage wicker basket filled with red apples, small gourds, and dried wheat stalks feels abundant and old-fashioned in the best way — like you just came in from the orchard.

Use real apples, or faux fruit for a display that lasts all season. Let a few pieces spill out onto the porch floor beside the basket for that just-gathered, effortless look.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 large wicker basket
  • 6-8 apples (real or faux)
  • 4-5 small gourds
  • 1 small bundle of dried wheat

How to Make

  1. Set the basket on the porch floor near the door.
  2. Fill the bottom with crumpled paper for height.
  3. Arrange apples and gourds so they mound above the rim.
  4. Stick wheat stalks upright among the fruit.