Your home is a gathering place at holidays and throughout the year and decorating with a rustic charm will add your own special touch. Recycling materials such as small branches or foliage from outside means they will not only be free but show your creativity. Birdhouses are popular and they can be decorated with paint and artificial flowers.
Remake small fence gates into a a base for a set of side table bases or as a barrier to keep children from climbing stairs, etc. Refashion a headboard using cut to size pieces of a barn door then paint or shellac to preserve the look. A red door can be sized and used as a table top by adding legs made from a sawhorse. Secure with nuts and bolts and finish with a favorite color as a accent.
Bring in foliage from the outdoors that include colorful flowers and berries to create a centerpiece for a coffee table or entranceway. Make your own wreaths from outdoor greenery, then add natural elements like flowers, nuts or other colorful accents to hang on a front door.
Nature provides many things to be used indoors year round and will emit fresh fragrances to enjoy.