large tree, you have an almost instant nest in your outside space. The line of most tree branches is an arcing curve — perfect to enclose a space as a ceiling. This tree creates an intimate setting for a dining area, gracefully providing shade and protection from above. The bench continues the line
plum tree shades the front gravel courtyard, featuring a swoopy ipé bench a landscape designer built as part of an earlier renovation.
of the tree creating another place to rest. This space is also situated below grade, so it feels somewhat cave-like thanks to the surrounding berms of earth. I could spend hours in this nest!
great option for those who do not want a full on Christmas tree.
Rice as a foundation for branches in a vase
cute tree w/ color coordinated ornaments
Ornaments on a miniature stick tree.
If you don't have room to celebrate Christmas with a full-fledged tree, opt for this cute, bite-size
full-fledged tree, opt for this cute, bite-size one instead. Fill a vase with painted branches, color-coordinated ornaments and some sort of sturdy foundation, like pebbles or rice.
The tree branch base on the coffee table has so much going on that it seems the only floral choice that would be easy on the eye would be a succulent plant, such as a blue-gray agave in a neutral, stone-color container.
space, the tree root base adds an interesting texture and shape, especially against the highly geometric pattern on the area rug. If you're going to use a table with an unusual shape or pattern, consider how it plays off other patterns and materials used in the space.