Palm Trees: how to incorporate vintage prints in a contemporary house.

   Since my childhood, I have been passionate about naturalist prints. It started with those inspired by herbariums, as plants and their powers are another of my passions (aromatherapy). Naturally, my discoveries led me to explore other prints featuring animals, crustaceans, and all that this discipline has to offer over the centuries.

In this first blog, I invite you to take a brief look at the origin of botanical illustration, how I repurpose it to integrate it into my creations, and other applications that might interest you to make your interior unique.

   A bit of history...

Botanical illustration first appeared in the 1st century BC with the Greek botanist Dioscorides. The 15th and 17th centuries in Europe were marked by numerous expeditions and great discoveries of previously unknown territories. Explorers were often accompanied by illustrators to catalog the various botanical and animal species they discovered, primarily for scientific purposes. The advent of printing in the 18th century marked a turning point and the emergence of the botanical illustrator profession. The 19th century saw a marked interest in these representations of nature, which were accessible somewhat like the forerunner of photography.                                        

   Be inspired by vintage prints...

I love repurposing the original object to integrate it into decor in an unexpected way. The Palm Tree series, eight in total, reproduced on towels and framed like paintings, is the signature of The BEES Editions, like all the reproductions we publish and design. It integrates perfectly into tropical decor or Hispanic-style homes found in Florida and particularly in Palm Beach, for both outdoor courtyards and bathrooms.

Something green...

The other unique feature of the botanical palm tree prints is the dominant green colour, which adds a fresh note to your outdoor setting and pairs perfectly with pure white and black. The contrast between the old and contemporary styles adds a touch of eclectic modernity or enhances the antique spirit of a charming stone and white lime Spanish-style home or the inner courtyard of a riad, all while blending seamlessly with the lush nature.

Reminiscent of nature, palm trees in mural paintings add a touch of freshness and timelessness to contemporary decor. 

Feel free to contact me for ideas for your interior and let me know if you found this blog interesting. I would be delighted to share more ideas and tips for your interior/exterior design and also little things about aromatherapy for women.