Showing posts with label Rue Magazine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rue Magazine. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Timeless Tartan

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There is something about winter and the Christmas holiday that makes me want to wrap myself and home in luxurious, festive plaids. Masculine but feminine at the same time. Sarah Jessica Parker and the late great designer Alexander McQueen are a quite vision in their plaid even Charlotte York found plaid chic enough to wear as a full length ball gown to the annual Highland Fling in an episode of Sex and the City. For those of you who love a touch of tartan but not a ball gown worth there are a few great resources for your home as well as just about anything you might like in plaid.


The latest issue of Rue Magazine took my breath away with the inspirational "Tartans & Toddies" by San Francisco, CA based designer Scot Meacham Wood. This man knows Tartan and is not afraid to use it, love it! You can also see Mr. Meacham's daily musings on his blog, The Adventures of Tartanscot



 Rue and San Francisco Chronicle

This is just a glimpse of the article and the rest is eye candy too, a definite must read! Click Here for a behind the scenes video of the table setting...gorgeous! 


Pendleton Woolen Mills a classic source for plaid. 


Fantastic fabric by the yard

A collection of dessert plates would add just the right touch to your table.


These linens from Williams Sonoma Home are timeless.


This fantastic book offers a history of plaid, profiles of high fashion designers who incorporate plaid into their work and images of more beautiful rooms like the one shown below.



Ralph Lauren

Happy Wednesday!

Friday, September 17, 2010

More Friday Favorites



It is Fashion Week in New York and here in Raleigh we are having our version too. I attended a Fashion show last night at Vermillion showcasing their looks for Fall and there were many divine pieces that I could have scooped up. Lots of layering, gorgeous textures, fur, and chic pieces by some of the best designers strutted down the runway. It really left me wanting more than anything... an express trip to New York! Another Friday and more of my favorite things...hope it is a good one!



Rue a new online magazine that features homes, entertaining, recipes, products, and trends just premiered... Definitely a weekend read.




Anya Hindmarch the brand of handbags, shoes, and clothing by British designer and mother of 5, Anya Hindmarch is fabulous!



Anya Hindmarch shown in her own home in a feature of Domino Magazine.



The Union Jack flag as an accessory to any space. The British invasion continues with this gorgeous Vivienne Westwood  rug on the wall.



Lucite and Jack, I am in love!



This amazing dress has a British feel to it.



 San Francisco, CA based designer Palmer Weiss I adore for her use of color and she is spot on with the trend for fall...animal prints.  2 for 2 I love both, animals and Palmer!