Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Romancing the Plaid

Isn't this a sweet little girl, walking her Scotch terrier ~ via Dustjacket thanks

I just want to share a few tartan images.
Dolce & Gabanna
David Tennant looking dapper in his kilt

I adore tartan, maybe it is because both my Grandparents on my Mothers side were of Scottish descent, from the Clans, Murray and Campbell.
It fulls me with nostalgia when I think of the winter days when I used to wear my woolen kilt out and felt really proud.
I love the, often bright colours, which are woven together to make an appealing pattern consisting of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands.

Wishing a wonderful Wednesday, to you all.
Hugs
Carolyn
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47 comments:

  1. DeannaOctober 27, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Carolyn, These plaids are great!!!
    Neat to see.

    Have a plaidful day,
    d

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  2. Sixpence and A Blue MoonOctober 27, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Carolyn, what a great posting. I love 'plaids', especially in reds.:)

    Hope you're having a wonderful week.

    xoxo

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  3. DoloresOctober 27, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Plaids are great but sewing them and matching them up takes careful planning. My favourite shirt was a light blue plaid that I made and loved wearing.

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  4. MelodyOctober 27, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Gorgeous pictures, thanks for sharing.

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  5. Bella SinclairOctober 27, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Hooray for plaid! And such a cute little Westie in his little green plaid.

    Glad to see you had a sunshiny and gorgeous weekend!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I have also alwyas had a thing for plaid. I love a good tartan - thank you for these today x

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  7. A garden just outside VeniceOctober 27, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Hello Carolyn!
    Thank you for your lovely visit!
    I love your choices, especially the Italian touch ;-)
    Have a happy Halloween week!
    (^_^)

    Michela xxx

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  8. debra@dustjacketOctober 27, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Oh love this. The first one is soooo cute (thank you so much for the link) and I love the doggie in the last!
    xoxo

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  9. MadeliefOctober 28, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    I had a tartan skirt when I was about eighteen. I used to wear it to school. Still have some fond memories of it!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  10. UnknownOctober 28, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Hello my dearest friend!!!

    Yes...yes...also form me this tartan is wonderful!!!

    I like IT!

    ...AND YOU!

    Kisses and HUGS a lot! ;o) NI

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  11. UnknownOctober 28, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    One of my favorite type of fabric! I love plaid, can never get enough of it and somehow find it all around me in things like my daughter's skirt or little beret I have made not so long ago. Such a wonderful post!!! Beautiful!

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  12. Caterina GiglioOctober 28, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    great photos and love the baby doglet in the plaid coat too!

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  13. Haute WorldOctober 28, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Tartan never goes out of style, but I love the history behind it. My husband is Scottish and he got married to me in a kilt (the best man and usher wore theirs as well). I have a few plaid items myself, but I'll need a Scotch terrier next!

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  14. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 28, 2010 at 3:01 AM

    Hi Carolyn!

    Ah, the little Westie in plaid is just too cute!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  15. UnknownOctober 28, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    oh I love plaid!!!! what a fun collection.....I think these are great!!!!

    Have a wonderful day Carolyn!!!

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  16. JaneanOctober 28, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    carolyn, i too adore plaid. i really like your photos...and the scottie dog - yay!!!!

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  17. TheresaOctober 28, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Love these! When we went back to school shopping for Sammie she was smitten with everything plaid. She goes to school with plaiditude~ I love the photo of the girl walking the dog. It reminds me of my daughter but our dog is a Terrier cross, same color. Have a wonderful rest of your week. ~Theresa

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 28, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    It's always in style! Love the photos! Enjoy your day! It's rainy here today so I'm catching up with friends! ♥

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  19. LolaOctober 28, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    We both love plaid- so bright & cheerful in winter!

    Have a lovely weekend, dear Carolyn!

    XOXO LOLA & Nora:)

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  20. DianneOctober 28, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Love the tartans! and especially that gorgeous little westies coat in the green plaid. My Mum & Dad gave me a beautiful plaid skirt in browns and golds, for my 16th Birthday - I loved it! and would you believe wore it with a green twin-set.
    Dianne xx

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  21. JoytiOctober 28, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I'm becoming very interested in plaid for the winter also. You gave us some wonderful examples :)

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  22. creaciones un zapatito de cristalOctober 28, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Scotland and customs peculiar their kilts but ancient, I like discovering new things you learn all kisses maria

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  23. Shane PollardOctober 28, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    I adore tartan in all it's various colours and patterns - nothing nicer in winter!

    The little girl with her dog is so charming.

    Carolyn have a happy Friday and then the weekend!!!

    Take care
    Shane

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  24. Les CotrionsOctober 28, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Beautiful tartan! It reminds me my childhood...my mother used to make me wear kilts so often!!!
    Enjoy a nice week end!
    Vale

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  25. JuneOctober 29, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    Nothing says Fall to me more than plaid. I know that it is Spring in your corner of the world, but this post warmed me right up today Carolyn.
    I loved the post on 'the olden days'. Oh the things we used to get away with!!! And what a darling you were when you were a little girl. And just as darling still!
    hugs to you...

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  26. Couture CarrieOctober 29, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous post!
    Especially loving the D&G!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  27. AustraliaOctober 29, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    I love tartan too...
    Thanks, this is a beautiful post.
    Have a happy Halloween week.
    Kisses from Spain,
    Mayte.

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  28. Anne LorysOctober 29, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    I'm a sucker for tartan, too!
    Remember the Bay City Rollers? Oh my gosh, I loved them as a kid! ;-)

    Hope you're having a wonderful week!
    Hugs,
    Anne

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  29. koraleeOctober 29, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I sooooo love tartan....love love love it...

    Thanks for sharing the joy...happy weekend. xoxo

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  30. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEOctober 29, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    I just love that first photo Carolyn! it's so precious. I'm a big fan of tartan myself :)

    Hope you're having a lovely week, sweetie! xoxo

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  31. Draffin BearsOctober 29, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Thank you all, for visiting.
    Yes Anne, I do remember the Bay City Rollers and I was a young kid that loved them too.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  32. TaraOctober 29, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    I love a good plaid! I have a black and red plaid scarf I wear in the winter. It also reminds me of loggers. My Dad's family all logged years ago and I seem to remember them having heavy flannel shirts of the same plaid they would wear.

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  33. BleudelavandeOctober 29, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Hi Carolyn such a funny post! Love all pictures!!!
    Tank you for your lovely comment!
    Have a nice weekend you too!
    Warm hugs.

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  34. Celestina MarieOctober 29, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I just love the plaids and your pics are great.
    Do you still have your kilt from childhood? I love using plaids in my home coordinating with other patterns in the same color.

    You always share such inspiration posts. Thank you for being so creative.

    Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  35. Crafty Green PoetOctober 30, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    excellent selection of plaids! I love plaids though prefer them in combination with some good plain cloth too. I really like the wee Westie in the last photo with his plaid coat

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  36. C. JoyBell C.October 30, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    hehehehehe... Carolyn, some of these photos are really funny... funny that right now, I am crying (I am very hurt right now, by someone in my family) ...but your photos managed to make me smile! :) Thank you, Carolyn. :) I truly am thankful for your friendship, and that you have this blog of yours to share.. :)

    C

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  37. FRENCH LAUNDRYOctober 30, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    That was a fun post. Such pretty plaids. Maybe its the fall weather we are experiencing here that makes them look so cozy.

    Have a great weekend,
    Judy

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  38. MonicaOctober 30, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    you know I'm crazy for tartans!! Love anything plaid, I make great use of these fabrics in my work/decor!
    Sorry for I'm not that present, I'm terribly busy with the move. I would love to comment more often, but please know I think of you very often, and your friendship means a lot to me!
    Monicaxo.

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  39. Merci-NotesOctober 30, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    ooo! What a beautiful shot of the little girl and her Westie or Scottie.
    The first photo of the Tartan jacket looks about identical to the jacket I made my Freshman year of High school! No plaid pants,though, just black with a bit of a cuff.
    Thank You for the great inspirations!!!

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  40. Princesa NadieOctober 30, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    My sisters and Me had scottish skirts,my mother always bought the same clothes but in diferents colors for us ,some times even the same color and also scottish skirts
    I loved them!
    Happy weekenbd
    Hugs

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  41. MillieOctober 30, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    We wore tartan plaid woollen skirts as little girls in the Clare Valley Carolyn. Complete with the ubiquitous silver decorative pin. Oh gosh that's brought back memories!
    Millie ^_^

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  42. LancerikaOctober 30, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Playful post Carolyn!
    Tartan is such a classic pattern,
    love the model image at the harpsichord...
    Wishing you a Great Halloween FuN:))

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  43. French-KissedOctober 30, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I adore it too...what a fabulous vision of plaid in the piano shot! Hope your weekend is lovely.

    ~jermaine

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  44. ZHENYA ZHURAVLYOVAOctober 30, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    nice blog))

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  45. Jo PotterOctober 31, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    This is a fun post about plaids. They are wonderful colours and fabrics.
    A lot of Scots moved to New Zealand in 1800's, during the gold rush.
    I used to know a couple who lived in Dunedin called Campbell. We used to visit the area a lot for work trips.
    One of my family surnames is McIndoe. I'm part of the Buchanan clan. I went to see old photos of my ancestors at the settlers museum in Dunedin.
    Have you been to the museum?
    It is exciting to find out about your family history.
    All the best.
    Jo. xx

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  46. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieOctober 31, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    I love plaid, most everyone thinks I'm Spainish and French, and I am...but mostly I'm Scoth Irish. So I just love this post.
    Stoped by to wish you a Happy Halloween and to let you know I'm having a give away.Please be a Dear and help me pass the word around.
    You keep safe this scary week end Ok,
    Hugs and Witchy Kisses
    Marie Antionette

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  47. Bardot in BlueOctober 31, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    LOVE IT! makes me want to bust out my catholic school girl uniform right now :-)

    xoxo Bardot in Blue

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