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Wallpaper company Cole & Son has produced its Woods wallpaper for several years now, but the pattern shows no sign of growing old. This month alone, the paper has popped up in the pages of Elle Decor and Country Living.

When a seemingly trendy pattern exhibits such staying power, it's a signal that it's moving beyond mere trend. Even more conservative home decorators should now consider this unique and haunting paper for a room in their home. Here, I've gathered inspiration images that show how the wallpaper can bend to fit a number of rooms and styles.

This week, I'm drawn to outdoor spaces that incorporate beautiful trees as part of the design. Whether the tree is located in a neighbor's yard or even a part of the home's structure, it can serve as a major focal point and change the feel of an outdoor space. If you're a new homeowner and are considering planting a tree or two or have inherited one in your yard, check out this gallery for ideas on how to let your tree take center stage.

What is that tree plant that keeps popping up in the pages of our favorite shelter glossies? This question fueled an image search that led to an answer as well as a trail of inspiring images. The Fiddle Leaf Fig tree is a slow-growing plant that acquires height and leaves over time — which says a lot about the owners of some of these thriving giants! Apparently, upkeep goes a bit beyond the usual pruning, watering, and light regulating to include dusting. That's right. A layer of dust on those big, beautiful leaves will keep the tree from taking in an adequate amount of sun. But, if a green thumb challenge doesn't dismay you, read up on these helpful maintenance tips, and click through our gallery to decide how you'll display your Fiddle Leaf Fig.

Deck the halls and trim the tree. . . but be careful of these six dangers. Find out what they are and get started with the slideshow.

Source: Flickr User Nils Geylen