Nature Style: Elegant Decorating with Leaves, Twigs & Stones

Nature presents us with an endless array of memorable shapes, textures, and colors. On one day, a vibrant autumn leaf may catch your eye, while the next afternoon, you'll revel in the feel of a smooth river rock. These 80 innovative and tasteful projects all use natural materials that you can gather yourself-and because each leaf, branch, or vine is unique, your creations will truly be one-of-a-kind. Start by showing off your finds in a relatively unaltered state: arrange lovely stones in a bowl or place pussy willows in buckets by the fireplace. Then, make these elements more functional, by turning twigs into placemats or leaves into curtain tiebacks. Collect greenery and artfully arrange it into a wreath to hang on the wall. And seasonal ideas-from a leaf gift tag to a twig and mini-light chandelier--will brighten up the holidays...and the days that follow!