Decorating with Nature By Janet Bridge

As the home is seen increasingly as a retreat from the hectic pace of modern life, a calming natural look is becoming ever more popular among home decorators. Today, home decoration incorporates a marvelous variety of natural materials, from shells and pebbles to flowers, raffia, and herbs. In Decorating with Nature, designer Janet Bridge presents a stunning array of ideas for using these materials in the home--or for imaginative gifts. The book is arranged in sections, each containing projects for a different room in the house --sheer curtains hung with chilies and star anise, twisted willow and ivy napkin rings, a candle nestled in a pot of moss and cornflowers, a mirror framed in seashells, and colorful raffia-bound storage jars. Each of the 45 projects features a gorgeous full-page photo, accompanied by step-by-step photos, easy instructions, and a list of materials. The book is complete with a unique photographic glossary of nature's colors as well as helpful advice on a variety of craft techniques. Janet Bridge's books include Gift Wrapping and Table Decorations.