driftwood inspiration

Last year, the hubs and I took a trip to the mountains and while I should have been enjoying the scenery, I got sidetracked hiking along a riverbed, when I found TONS of driftwood scattered all over the place.  I picked up as much as my go-go Gadget arms could carry and hauled every last bit of it back to the car, with no clue as to what I was going to do with it.  This is just some of what I ended up with:

The sky’s the limit, in terms of what you can do with driftwood.  Below are some of my favorite ways it has been used in decor.  LOVE the combination of driftwood and succulents in a silver bowl for this gorgeous centerpiece, via Style Me Pretty:

Lauren, of Pure Style Home, mounted a chunk on her wall for instant drama in her office:

Use it to weight a table runner, or mount a hook in a giant piece and use for decorative storage, via Decozin:

A bunch of driftwood in a vintage wire basket makes a simple, striking statement:

Another gorgeous centerpiece, via 100 Layer Cake:

STUNNING DIY wreath, via Apartment Therapy:

Driftwood hurricanes, via Anthropology:

A driftwood and seashell mobile would add a touch of whimsy to a nursery or a screened-in porch at the beach. Better Homes and Gardens, via House of Turquoise:

How amazing is this driftwood chandelier, via Bobo Intriguing Objects:

Another beautiful chandelier, via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle:

The most beautiful driftwood mirror (and the bathroom’s not too shabby, either). Domino, via Urban Comfort:

A driftwood bowl and bench add just the right touch of rustic to this crisp, white kitchen, via Thom Filicia:

LOVE the idea of using a large piece as a stair railing, via Design Destination:

A beautiful mantlescape DIY, via Restoration House:

What are your favorite ways to incorporate driftwood into your home decor?