When decorating your home, there are many ways to bring life in from the outdoors. A great way to bring the outdoor elements in without having to worry about upkeep is by drying things out before using them in your home. Everything from flowers, herbs, fruits, and veggies can be dried out and used in this way. It brings life but keeps things simple and easy, since these items no longer have to be watered or cared for.

Here are some ideas if you are interested in decorating with dried outdoor items.

Flowers

Flowers are probably one of the most popular dried items to decorate with. They are very well known in Victorian-style décor, but can be used anytime and anywhere. To dry the flowers out, keep them on the stem and hang them upside down until all moisture has left them completely. You can then keep them on the stem, or use the flower alone. Continue reading →

Decorating one’s home is all about bringing your personal style to your space. There are many ways you can create a cozy atmosphere where you live, and there are many options to choose from. When you are making your own personal nest, you might want to consider bringing some of the outdoors into your own space. It can be as simple as buying a few plants, or as elaborate as creating an indoor tropical oasis. There are many benefits to doing so, and we will discuss some of them.

Mental Health

Indeed, research shows that bringing the outdoors in is a great way to strengthen and improve your mental health. Although the benefits of the outdoor elements are many, it is easy to overlook them when we are busy and simply don’t have the time to get outside as often as we should. Continue reading →

When you are trying to create a soothing ambience in your home, consider choosing natural lighting whenever possible. There are many ways to bring beautiful outdoor light inside, so choose what you like the most or use all of them to enhance the look of natural light.

Skylights

Skylights are a must-have for the natural light enthusiast. Having these windows on the ceiling in your home allows for the greatest amount of natural light to enter your home. There are large and small skylights to choose from, and you can have them installed in your home even if they were not there when the home was originally built. Continue reading →