{friday finds: beautiful botanicals and fabulous ferns}

Even as the cold weather begins to hit, there’s nothing more beautiful than interior décor that is stylish and chic, and even brings a hint of lush nature indoors. We’re not talking plants that you have to care for every day, but stunning wallpapers that bring the outdoors inside.

Nature has been a strong influence and source of inspiration for decor this past year. The beautiful botanicals, fabulous ferns, and pretty palm leaves have seen a resurgence in popularity. The iconic palm leaf style actually originated from Martinique Banana Leaf wallpaper, which was created by decorator Don Loper in 1942 for the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The bold wallpaper has since been transformed to more classic looking styles that can be used for any room and not just upscale Beverly Hills hotels.

Is that the lovely Lesley Ann Warren?

{hirshfield’s wallpaper love on pinterest}

Modern Nature by Candice Olson

Ashford Geometric Wallpaper Collection

Anna French

Osborne and Little (it’s the pattern and not your eyes)

Here at Hirshfield’s we love our wallpaper and we want you to be just as excited and inspired by all the beautiful papers available. Colors, patterns, and textures have never looked better. Wallpaper, more so than a fresh coat of paint, changes the entire look of a room.

Visit Hirshfield’s on Pinterest and see why everyone’s excited about wallpaper. Going on Pinterest and figuring out your “wallpaper style” will make it easier to find the perfect paper. Once in our stores, Hirshfield’s sales staff will guide you to the right books and answer any of your wallpaper questions.

Hirshfield’s wallpaper boards on Pinterest:

Wild for Wallcovering

Eijffinger Wallpapers

Hirshfield’s Design Resource Showroom

Thibaut Wallpapers

Orla Kiely

Trending in Home Decor

Hope to see you over on Pinterest and leave a comment or two on your favorite wallpapers.

Since Frank and Elizabeth Hirshfield opened their first store in 1894, it has been our mission to do the best job possible meeting customer needs and solving customer problems. Hirshfield’s. People and products you can trust.

{bits & pieces: national tartan day}

Ralph Lauren

Saturday night in Dornoch

Cole & Son wallcovering

Scottish Fair -Macalester College

Vtwonen

Lomond Plaid -Nina Campbell

Painted house from Dornob

House to Home

House to Home

Scotland Now

A little Scottish love coming your way in honor of  National Tartan Day. April 6 is the day designated for Scots in the United States and Canada to observe and promote their Scottish heritage. Let me know if you spot any kilts out and about. More information on National Tartan Day can be found at http://www.tartanday.org/

Here in Minnesota, the Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games are held this year on May 14, 2011 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. Guaranteed a fun field trip for the family.

The wallcovering and fabrics shown in this post are available through my favorite Scottish design studio, “Hirshfield’s Design Resource.”