Good Ideas + Beautiful Objects: Foraging the neighborhood

Forage your own yard—or your neighbors (with permission, naturally!). If you live in a green area, you might be shocked to find just how stunning an ordinary branch or two will look once arranged on your kitchen counter. See the shower photo above—such an unassuming little branch, but it brings so much mood to the room. Consider grabbing a pair of pruning shears for this. Do a solid brush and scan to remove any dirt, bugs or debris before bringing inside. Foraging can be such a great excuse...