Bringing the Outdoors in: Easy Ways to Decorate with Nature, June 2025

There's something instantly grounding about stepping outside, snipping a few sprigs of greenery or a handful of fresh florals, and bringing them indoors. Whether it's the scent of rosemary, a bundle of wildflowers, or branches from a flowering tree, decorating with what's just outside your door is one of the simplest and most beautiful ways to keep your home feeling alive and grounded in the season.

Here are a few of our tips for using the outdoors to warm up your indoor space:

1. Take a stroll: Before you reach for store-bought flowers, take a stroll around your yard or neighborhood. Clip branches, blooms, or even interesting foliage, you might be surprised at what catches your eye once you’re paying attention. Earlier this Spring, I was lucky enough to discover that forsythia was hiding in patches around our backyard. I arranged them in our Terre Mêlée Cache Pot with a plant frog to direct the stems upright. 

2: Pay attention to the lighting of a room: Once you bring greenery inside, think about where to place it. Natural light helps preserve freshness, but direct sun can cause delicate flowers to wilt faster. North- or east-facing windows are often ideal, offering soft light throughout the day.

3. Check for unwanted guests: Before arranging anything in a vase or bowl, give your cuttings a good shake and rinse. Look out for tiny bugs or hitchhikers that may be tucked into leaves or petals.

4. Mix textures and vessels: Styling greenery and florals doesn’t require a florist’s touch. Layer textures—soft blooms with sturdy herbs, feathers, or wispy stems with thick leaves—for an organic look. Place your arrangements in mason jars, raw wicker baskets, or one of our Alpine Pottery pitchers to create a rustic farmhouse style.

Shop all our favorite vessels for arranging - from easy to arrange Tulipieres to Oversized Vases that make a statement.

Have your own outdoor clippings turned into cozy corners? Tag us on Instagram @shopbradleycottage—we’d love to see your space.