A PLAID FOR ALL SEASONS...

Ralph Lauren 2012

Plaid is a great Winter classic, but it's not just for Winter.

We are used to seeing bright and pastel plaids on the golf course,

but the Spring - Summer plaid colors really look great beyond that~

See  great design ideas here 

--  with plaids --  

from wintery warm colors miixed wth dark leather and wood,

 to being mixed with bright white or yellow walls and summery florals~

(and with a more"industrial" application!) 

It's a classic design spin:

Two of my Favorite Actors: Alan Cumming and ...

Bruce Campbell:

...love the lighting too...

My poor husband hates plaid. I LOVE it. We have, therefore, agreed to disagree on that point. I have two beautifully upholstered yellow-black plaid chairs in our living room, one Winter plaid wool scarf, and a pair of fun pink plaid sneakers. That's it. But I'm always dreaming of more!  

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

PS : 

Llttle House... and Game of Thrones ... wow

just sayin' ...

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Ruffles, Pleats + Flounce: from Clothing to Interiors

Ruffles are a Style Keeper ~

Lovely long or short, gently flared or tightly pleated ...starting at the waistline of a jacket, blouse or dress... Jason Wu, Vera Wang + others had peplum ruffles, tight and loose pleats, folds and waves on the fashion runway this year.

So it makes sense that it is now more often reflected on furniture upholstery, in the dressy French pleats of curtains, on pillows, chairs... even on plates, bowls and lampshades..!

  

  

Ruffles are quite femnine these days, even on a grey suit -- or chair. Isn't that chair amazing?

Go with the flow + have a  flouncy, happy day!

xo

Valerie

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