Wednesday Inspiration:: Branches

Well friends, I'm back and for the most part, in the swing of things. Did you miss me?
I'm officially all moved in to my new place and getting unpacked and settled. Now the fun part starts, decorating :) I'm hoping to start working on small projects for my room and plan to show you guys the progress along the way.
But, to get back into the swing of things here on the blog, I'm back with a Wednesday inspiration post.Have you ever thought of a tree branch as art or as something that can be functional? Until recently, I hadn't ever thought of using them in decorating/design. But I've come across some amazing images on Pinterest lately incorporating branches in home design.
Here are just a few::
**P.S. Please 'Pin' from the original source.
Simplistic wall art.

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A way to hang clothes.

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Aren't the little boy clothes so cute? I'm sure heavier clothes wouldn't work. But this would be adorable in a nursery.
Another use as wall art. But adding some fun paper garland.

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As curtain rods.

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I would love to try this in my room.

Another functional use for hanging items. This time, in a kitchen.

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Branches add such an unexpected touch in each of these images but yet feel natural & simplistic. Wouldn't you agree?
Have you ever used tree branches in your home when decorating?