Pinterest picks: Branching out

I've always loved the idea of bringing the outdoors in and these branches have me inspired!  Any tips on finding the perfect branch?  I wonder how hard it is to hang them?

1. Thehappyhomeblog via cherilyn's pin 2. Theburlapbag via my pin 3. apartmenttherapy via erin's pin 4. hownowdesign via LMC's pin 5. source unknown (do you know?) via hanna jane's pin 6. weheartit via charlie's pin