Twiggy

There was a story in the New York Times recently about twig computer plug-ins, that I thought I'd dig up this photo and share it.

I have been slightly obsessed with finding uses for twigs.    You've seen me post about using them as corn on the cob holders, as sticks in homemade caramel apples (yum!), and I've even taking large branches and just used them as curtain rods in my home.    I've even made pens and pencils out of twigs (complicated and slightly not-so-safe project, so I won't post it).

Here's another: collect twigs and nail them to a chair that comes without a seat cushion.  Now that you know, you'll notice a whole variety of chairs at the thrift shop or flea market that are sans seat cushion.    Who buys those chairs?    After all, a seat cushion is sorta that most important element to a good chair.    Now you can turn any chair into something a bit more rustic.    This might be better for outdoor sitting, but still, it's a nature-inspired idea that's pretty much free.

Comments

[*karen]

I knew someone who made these beautiful mobiles out of beach drift wood, shells and sea glass....I'm so glad I discovered your blog. I stumbled upon your book Simply Green Giving by accident and bought it.

I've tried making candles out of chipped tea cups (similar to your tip about making candles out of chipped wine glasses) but I always find that the wax doesn't stick to the sides of the tea cup and if I turn the cup upside down the candle falls right out. Can I do anything to preven this?

[Pennie]

A lovley garden chair, I'm going to try this!

[Trisha]

My Uncle made chairs of twigs and branches for all of the children in our family when I was little. They were the most pokey and uncomfortable things in the world but we LOVED them. I still have mine and my kids love it too.