The Hot 5: Designs Inspired by Nature From Around the Web

Author:Lindsey Shook

The seasons are changing and mother nature is sure busy reminding us about it. While the first chills of winter hit your bones, check out the best inspiration nature has to offer from our friends around the web:

 

Check out these earthy finds from Refinery29, I especially dig the 1960s vibe on the agate chandelier.

 

You can’t always keep the kids outside, but this tree-inspired furniture at ApartmentTherapy can help keep them in touch with nature while indoors.

 

Huffpost Home found some useful ways to use the hunks of tree-trash scattered over the east by Hurricane Sandy.

 

Since you’ll be eating a bunch of plants and animals anyway, CasaSugar shows you how to lay out an organically-inspired table setting.

 

Here’s a lighting idea from Inhabit that also uses wood waste. I am going to recommend a low-watt bulb for this one.

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