The Wish Tree (Washington D.C.)

Every autumn, sometime in November, the leaves fall off and the tree becomes a whispering tree. Rather than hang their wishes from the tree on small strips of paper, as they do during the warmer months, visitors are encouraged to snuggle up to the tree and whisper their wishes to it.

But, come June, the tree buds again and the Hirshhorn provides pencils and little tags to write with and to hang on the tree.

Each day exhibit staff and intern volunteers pluck the tags from the tree.

“We harvest the wishes and send them to the Yoko Ono Peace Tower in Iceland where they become part of a larger collection of wishes that the artist has amassed,” Hirshhorn communications director Gabriel Riera told me in an e-mail.

When You Wish Upon a Tree at the Hirshhorn | Around The Mall

One Year in 90 Seconds.

From Oslo, Norway.



(via Huffington Post)

Cardboard Leaf Wreath.

Pretty.


Here's a wreath that looks great, and that won't fade with the season. That's because it's made from 100% recycled cardboard. While it's striking in its native white, it can easily be decorated with paint, glitter, or whatever else you might like to apply.

Cardboard Leaf Wreath: White : Branch: Sustainable Design for Living

Japanese Maple Leaf Mobiles.

Lots of other lovely leaf mobiles as well.


Moon-Lily Silk Mobiles: Leaf Mobile Collection

Mick Shimonek

If I had the money, I'd buy these just for the colors. Gorgeous.



Mick Shimonek

Just add googley eyes.

I would love to happen upon something like this.





FilthyLuker's deviantART Gallery

(via collecta)

Bio-Degradeable Indoor Gardens

I do love a Japanese Maple.


Gorgeous and eco-friendly way to add a bit of life to your workspace or home! This small pots grow either Heirloom Lavender or Japanese Maple in a pots made entirely of renewable grain husks, primarily rice hulls, and organic pigments. Great for a housewarming gift or a little something for a co-worker.

GROW GREEN! Bio-Degradeable Indoor Gardens available at Delight.com

The Wooden Library in Alnarp.

Each "book" describes a certain tree species and is made out of the actual wood (the "covers"). The spine is covered by the bark, where mosses and lichens from the same tree are arranged. "Books" of shrubs are covered with mosses with split branches on both covers and spines.

Inside there are dried leaves, flowers, fruits, seedlings, a piece of the root, cut branches, seeds - similarly arranged in every "book". In a compartment inside the spine lies a delicately written description of the tree, its biology and its practical use.


SLU Libraries - The Wooden Library in Alnarp

(via ::: wood s lot ::: )

Gift Trees.

A nice stocking stuffer or alternative to holiday cards. $3 each, 25 tree minimum.


These hardy evergreen trees are perfect for business and personal gifts. They can be planted outdoors in the right conditions, stored in a refrigerator, or grown for months indoors.

* Only $3 each.
* Choose Redwoods, Pines, or Spruces.
* Customize your label with quotes, logos, sayings ... your personal message.
* Recyclable tube converts into a birdfeeder after the tree is planted.

arborday.org :: Gift Trees

(via Inhabitat)

A Tree For Anable Basin.

A new condominium in Long Island City, New York, was built on a floating island. It boasts an unparalleled view of the Manhattan skyline and provocative design. But don’t get your hopes up: It’s for the birds. Literally.

“A Tree for Anable Basin,” created by Chico MacMurtrie of Amorphic Robot Works, a collective of artists and engineers, is an installation that MacMurtrie describes as – you guessed it – a “condominium for birds.”

The island’s centerpiece is a 22-foot aluminum tree, which serves as both art object and “mixed-income housing project” targeting the diverse needs of local species...

Floating Tree :: dwell.com

(via Oneplusinfinity)

Sanford Biggers : Blossom.

Whoa.


Artkrush

Go on. Hug a tree.

Interesting article about the monetary value of trees in the city.

New York Magazine | How Much Is a Street Tree Really Worth?

New Blik wall graphics.

Oh, man. These rock. Looks like they're available in custom colors for an extra $10.


blik Bamboo: blik

(via Design*Sponge)

Lovely tree mugs.

The wonderful Rare Device store has some new tree-tastic mugs.


CUSTOM BIRCH MUG SET / Rare Device / Brooklyn, NY

10 most magnificent trees in the world.

Of course it's subjective, but it's a very pretty list.





See the rest here:
Neatorama :: 10 Most Magnificent Trees in the World.

My trees and leaves fetish continues.

Out of stock at the moment, but more are on the way. Lovely.


A Little Hut - Handmade Greeting Cards

(via Indie Fixx)