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Decorate with nature for an earthy, organic feel

September 13, 2017

Sometimes my favorite decor finds aren’t found on a shelf or with a price tag. Sometimes my favorite decor staples are just outside the front door or in the backyard. Nature’s finds may not be shiny or sparkly. In fact, when we decorate with nature they will likely be covered in dirt, pine needles or tucked under a layer of mulch. We might unexpectedly find residents taking shelter inside pinecones and acorns.

But there is something that happens when we …

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Decorate with the outdoors

Decor from the outdoors brings a bit of history, maybe a memory or just a cozy feeling into our homes. Nature’s finds aren’t perfect, and neither are we or our homes.

When we choose to decorate with natural finds, from our own backyards, it gives our homes a bit of an organic, one of a kind decor feature.

Just think about that for a second….

Decorate with the outdoors

But the one thing nature’s finds won’t have is the origin of manufacturing stamped on the back side. How cool is that idea?

There is something about decorating with the outdoors that makes us appreciate a little bit more the gifts mother nature gives us in our own backyard or neighborhood.

mother nature’s gifts

Decorate with the outdoors

On your next walk around the block with the dog or the kids or after dinner, take a look at around your yard. Get the family involved and ask for their help to find a four-foot stick or a dozen pinecones. Get everyone busy pinecones, acorns or down branches.

Take a different path…

Last fall I found a stack of tree branches on a sidewalk. The landscaper/arborist was more than happy to load my car with dozens of branches. I have used these branches over and over. The following are a few ways I used the original stack of branches in the inside of my house.

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What have you found in your backyard or on a morning walk that is now a favorite decor staple?

Linking to:

Feathered Nest Friday

Olives & Okra

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1 Comment / Filed In: PORCH & PATIO, UPCYCLE
Tagged: decor, Nature, Porch & Patio, Seasons

About laura

Hi! I am Laura and I am a Denver lifestyle blogger & Realtor who loves to talk and type about homes, DIY and upcycle projects. I am addicted to lists, coffee, Sharpies and reorganizing my kitchen cabinets. Oh, and I tend to get sidetracked in my thoughts.I love to drive my husband crazy with texts like, “Hey, where is the master water shut off valve?”

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  1. Amy says

    August 11, 2018 at 9:37 pm

    There is nothing more beautiful than decorating with items provided by Mother Nature. Thank you for sharing your “artwork” on Funtastic Friday.

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Hi! I am Laura and I am a Denver lifestyle blogger & a licensed Realtor. I love every step of turning a house into a home. My motto: I am more paint than polish. I am addicted to lists, coffee, Sharpies and reorganizing my kitchen cabinets. I love to drive my husband crazy with texts like, “Hey, where is the master water shut off valve?”

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