Monday, September 26, 2011

Unleashing My Inner Plaid


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With fall officially here, I'm starting to think about Tartan plaid--a lot!

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If you've been following my blog for a while, it's no secret that I'm mad for plaid!

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And this is the time of year that I appreciate it the most, all the way to Christmas and beyond.

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Today, I pulled out my plaid blankets, dishes and pillows, and began decorating for fall and the upcoming holidays.

I put the Ralph Lauren plaid wool blanket and shams back on the bed...

...And pulled out some of my plaid dishes for everyday use.
This pattern will be perfect for coffee and cinnamon toast in the morning!

And this pattern showcases Aaron's desserts beautifully!

New on the kitchen shelf are these recent TJ Maxx finds.
Ralph Lauren plates in the Skylar and Skylar Floral pattern, which is destined to be my next tablescape.

You could say that I'm unleashing my inner plaid right now!

23 comments:

  1. Oh, unleash away! It is all gorgeous! You ahve made me appreciate PLAID in a whole new way! I ADORE your bed with the leopeard and plaid combo!!!!!!!!! LOVE it! XO, Pinky

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  2. I love your beautiful plaids! Wish I had more.
    Your velvet headboard is crazy gorgeous.
    Rhonda

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  3. Love, love, love the plaid! It is such a sophisticated statement! I love all of your accents, especially the Ralph Lauren plates...love those! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Only you could make me love plaid.

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  5. Oh wow, I'm in LOVE with tartan plaid! so much so that I had it as my wedding inspiration. perfect for Fall and Winter!

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  6. Having two west highland white terriers I'm always interested in anything plaid!

    All the best, Katie from
    www.westiejulep.blogspot.com

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  7. Its the perfect time of year for plaid...so cozy! Lovely inspiration photos!

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  8. I love plaid too! You have such beautiful patterns of plaid and display them so well. So go ahead, bring on the plaid inspiration for the rest of us! We're ready!

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  9. That kind of unleashing is envy provoking! All so beautiful..LOVE your green tufted upholstered bed and your sofa, perfect compliments to plaid!!
    Love it all...

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  10. Delores,
    So~o~o glad you're unleashing your inner adoration for plaid!!! I'll be watching for the tablescape with the plaid and rose pattern dinnerware! Enjoy Autumn and your "mad about plaid" decor...so stunning!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  11. Unleash! Unleash! And I am headed to TJ's to see if there are any left.. those are such wonderful plates. I can't wait to see the table. Your bed looks snuggly and cozy now. Perfect for fall. xo marlis

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  12. Ooooh! I am so glad you are unleashing. This is when I think you show your inner self the best. So RLesque!! You do such a great job of mixing patterns and the rich color palette you use only enhances the look. Love your new dishes!! xo Kathysue

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  13. Love it; I too have tons of tartan, but it won't come out until closer to Thanksgiving as the schedule is so hectic now...

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  14. Love all your fall plaids. Where'd you get that beautiful headboard?! Love that sofa, too!

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  15. Go for it! I love that new R.L. pattern you found! What an awesome design! I should have bought you that apron I told you about after last Christmas. I looked for it and couldn't find it the last time I was in there. I look forward to you tablescape with Skylar!

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  16. oooh, I love the new dishes. I really love plaid too. I really like it on your bed with the leopard print sheets.

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  17. Oh nothing say's fall like beautiful plaid..and you have a wonderful way in which you showcase it..so becoming for the season and I can see why you use it throught Christmas..

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  18. It all looks yummy, Delores, and so cozy for fall and winter. I envy you the changes in the seasons that I don't have here in SW Florida. Aaron's desserts look fabulous.
    Best...Victoria

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  19. I'm loving your unleashing of plaid!!!! I just found the same dinner plates at Marshall's. But I didn't see the salad plates and I'm on the hunt for more dinner plates. I love how you change out the sheets. My bedroom is soft pastels. I wonder if I could find pastel plaid sheets?

    - The Tablescaper

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  20. I love plaid! I cannot get enough of it and am currently working on a plaid guest room!

    Thank your for sharing all of your great finds.

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  21. I just bought 8 of those plaid dessert plates (that's all they had) at TJ/Homegoods tonight! I also have those other tartan ones you posted (American Living collection...JCP right?) ....I have so many tartan dishes...can't wait to get them out... I'm a tartan FREAK.

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  22. I just bought the Ralph Lauren Skyler plates! Where did you find the placemats with leopard print?

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  23. Delores, I know it's just the beginning of summer, but I missed this post last year. It was when we were traveling, so I'm visiting today. After all "plaid isn't just for Christmas" or fall as the case may be here. LOL
    Love this! ~ Sarah

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