DIY Easter baskets: Where to shop in DeSoto County

Easter basket-making is quite an art. There are so many different avenues to take when decorating. Are you a candy connoisseur? Are trendy trinkets your thing? Are you a fan of the outdoors? DeSoto County, Mississippi, has a place for you to purchase Easter basket goodies no matter your taste.

The sweet treat basket

Candy is one of the most traditional items found in an Easter basket, and DeSoto County businesses have just that! If chocolate-covered strawberries get your mouth watering, we’ve got the place for you. Sweet Elouise in Olive Branch can whip up the delicious treat with any colors you like – including Easter-themed pastels. The Cake Shop in Southaven can provide you with your favorite candies for the occasion, too. Throw in a cookie or caramel cake pop from Old Towne Bakery in Olive Branch, and you’ve got it made. 

The oh-so-trendy basket

A non-traditional Easter basket filled with the cutest trinkets is so easy to make when you’re shopping in DeSoto County! If it’s your children you’re shopping for, try Lindy Lou’s Boutique in Olive Branch for kids’ accessories. A Tyler Candle from Jimberly’s adds a little class to a more adult-friendly basket. An adorable bracelet or necklace from Stella Ivy in Southaven is a must, too. And, get snuggly with a Barefoot Dreams throw from Magnolia House Lifestyle Store. 

 

The nature lovers basket

Wrap up the outdoors and put it in a basket with these nature-themed items. At Quality Landscape and Garden Center in Olive Branch, you will find an abundance of seed packets for the gardener of the family. From tomato plants and strawberries to peonies and sunflowers, this local business is never short on options. You can purchase a small succulent from Four Seasons Garden Center in Hernando to bring the outside in, as well. Don’t forget to include sidewalk chalk, a kite or bubbles for your cuties who love to play outside! 

Whether you want to go a more conventional route or wow your recipients with an over-the-top basket, you can go all out this year with items bought right here in DeSoto County!