The It! home accent trend this fall is apparently burlap. Wikipedia says that burlap is "a coarse woven fabric usually made from jute or other vegetable fibers." Sounds like a natural, earth-friendly fabric to me. But how can you incorporate something 'coarse' into your home decor? Lots of ways! Poppytalk blog has a whole article inspired by a Canadian House and Home piece -- find it here.  Apartment Therapy has a related post too, here.