Smitten With Plaid

In 1995 I was smitten by an image in the December issue of Victoria Magazine.

I was captivated by plaid pillowcases and needlepoint pillows.

I embarked on a quest for both which turned out to be more difficult than I thought.

 Beautiful plaid without too much yellow is hard to come by.  
I only shopped at thrift stores, garage sales and Walmart way back then.
This is such a timeless, classic look, I am incorporating a bit of it for Christmas. 

Plaid and Needlepoint

I found this Dress Stewart last Christmas. 

It was a heavily pleated skirt. 
I think I paid $2.99 for it.
I took it to my cleaners and had it cleaned and pressed. 
When I asked them to press out the pleats, they thought I was a little crazy 
but
I knew it would stitch up into the cutest pillows.

 

A week or so ago I found this Black Stewart looking wool at Joann Fabrics. 

 It was the only wool in stock that would work for Christmas decorating. 

I have incorporated the Skotch Kooler we inherited from Bill's granny.

Skotch Kooler

On the other side of the room,
I created a vignette with my lone plaid mug and some Spode Christmas tree cups. 

Spode-Christmas Tree and Plaid 

I love, love the vintage picnic basket from my mother-in-law.

Plaid is in some years and out others.

 I really couldn't find much cute tartan this Christmas.

I think it is just so sought after  that people don't ever give it away.

Loving it in the sunroom!
I can't wait to show you the guest room. 
Sprinkled with plaid,
Katie  
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