As decorators, amateur or not, we go to great lengths to select the right colors and furnishings. However, the nature component is often overlooked. I believe that plants make a house a home. It is an innate need for all of us to have a connection to nature. That being said, some people do not want the responsibility of caring for houseplants. Fresh cut flowers are also a common, yet beautiful way to bring nature in. Perhaps, that too is a maintenance issue for some. There are many other ways of bringing a form of nature into the space. One trend that I have seen lately, is to place a sculptural branch with leaves in water, as in the image below. The rock next to the vase is also an element of nature that can be used in many places. Perhaps for a modern vignette, you could line rocks up on floating shelf. Other natural objects that can be used are seed pods, shells, and coral.
There are many objects that can be used to bring a bit of nature into our living spaces. So, stay away from artificials, be creative and use items from outdoors for accessorizing.
*The image above is taken from the book "Nest for Two", by Allison Serrell; photograph by Allyson Gowdy.
