Let's talk about
houndstooth
Houndstooth is a duotone broken checked pattern
most often woven in black and white. It first appeared
in a wool cloth in the Scottish Lowlands.
In 1933, a high-end New York based clothier, De Pinna,
introduced their men's spring suit collection to include
houndstooth checks, Scottish plaids, and gun club checks.
most often woven in black and white. It first appeared
in a wool cloth in the Scottish Lowlands.
In 1933, a high-end New York based clothier, De Pinna,
introduced their men's spring suit collection to include
houndstooth checks, Scottish plaids, and gun club checks.
What's great about
this handsome geometric pattern ---
is that it reads
totally different
depending on
its color
and its scale.
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| A beautiful cuff by Vestique.com |
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It can be
BOLD and EDGY
or
it can be
calm and subtle.
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| Something's missing here.... but I like it. Link |
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| Adore this room! |
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| Love her style. |
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Handmade Graphic Clutch via This wall treatment is actually from a stencil! Buy it here |
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| Say whaaaat? I never learned this pattern in Potholders 101..... dang. |
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| To buy this bedding? Link here |
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| Gorgeous rug from OneKingsLane.com |
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| Tile flooring application |
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| Love these because without a handle -- they fit perfectly into your car's cup holder! via |
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| Cute chair renovation via |
So...
do you have any
houndstooth
in your wardrobe
or maybe you've
let the hounds out
in your home?!?
Tell me about it!
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LOVE <3 L.A.M.B. Tolman Haircalf/Leather Bowler |
Love this post, Alison! My all-time favorite pattern is black and white houndstooth. I have a black and white wool houndstooth skirt that I loved this past fall/winter. My daughter's favorite pea coat is a black and white wool houndstooth. I guess the love runs in the family!
ReplyDeleteLove the inspiration. Houndstooth is such a pretty pattern, classic!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful holiday weekend.
Blessings,
Cindy
I.want.a.houndstooth.rug.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of houndstooth in fashion as well as home design. Had a chuckle when I saw those potholders. Boy, did that bring back memories. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAlison,
ReplyDeleteI love houndstooth. I have a pencil skirt in houndstooth, but I don't have any examples in our home. This post makes me think I need to remedy this! :-)
Karen
Love it and always will!
ReplyDeleteAlison I adore this post because I have Always loved houndstooth checks!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
I LOVE houndstooth....and yes I have it in my wardrobe and in a bench in my home...I want to add more of it in my decor and it is one of my favorite patterns...love all of the pics...especially Gwenyth's coat!!
ReplyDeleteIt is such a favorite. Love it in fashion and interiors. The Kate Spade skirt and the leather suit…fabulous!! Happy weekend ~
ReplyDeleteI really love this post. Every Alabama fan LOVES it. Roll Tide Roll!
ReplyDeleteBTW Did you see my daughter in the ESPN SEC Channel University of Alabama promo? EVERYONE in the promo is wearing houndstooth somewhere on their bodies. So. Cool!!!
I seem to have missed some recent posts, but certainly having a good time catching up tonight.
ReplyDeleteIf you can imagine this, the first sofa I ever purchased was black and white houndstooth. So yes, I let the hounds out in my house when I was in my early 20s. Can't think of any I have now except for accessories in my wardrobe. Great post!
LOL...I have on a black and white version jacket...as we speak!!!
ReplyDeleteToo funny....the jacket is an old favorite that apparently has come back into style :^)
Thanks for a smile for the day!!
Blessings,
J