Accessorizing with Nature

While watching the Nate Berkus show one day, Nate mentioned something that stuck with me.  He said he almost always includes an element of nature in every room he decorates.  I love that!

Not only does it add texture,

and color,

it also brings the beauty of the outdoors inside!

A little pile of shells can be a reminder of a vacation at the beach

and sticks in a vase can be a reminder of a Fall stroll in the park…

…or, they can just mean you went out to your yard and clipped some when you needed a little “shelf filler” – like I did!

If you need thrifty accessory ideas…just look in your backyard.  You’ll be amazed at what you find.

What natural elements do you like to decorate with?