Red and White Stripes
I’m mad for stripes (like these textiles from the lovely Red Ticking) and would probably have no problem if my entire house were striped. When it comes to red and white stripes, I think a little restraint is in order so it doesn’t get too candy striper-ish. And when done right, it can totally make a room.
I like everything in this room but that strip of red and white is what just does it for me:
Striped bedding is always a good thing:
I’ve posted this photo before but I never get tired of it and it may be my favorite example:
(And how yummy is that green chair, too?)
(Photos: 1.Red Ticking 2.via Automatism 3.Toast 4.Livingetc. 5.via Head Over Heels)
The first photo is delicious! These photos proof that red and white can make soft and muted or really bright and fresh combination depending on the tones.
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oh that first photo…wonderful…and just the style you are leaning toward right now, right? Yeah, me too…
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you are so right, gorgeous
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Thank you so much! It is nice to meet you too! I enjoy all your inspiration!
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Perfect Gray: Totally!
Rachel: Thank you!
I love that "back to basics" photo! The hanging clock is fantastic. And the striped bedding, of course
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ooooooooh. I am suddenly craving candy canes.
Big beautuful sticky ones!
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I love striped bedding but it shows off when you don't have the sheets or comforter on straight. And I can assure you, mine are rarely on straight!
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Yep, there is something v refreshing about striped fabrics.
I can't remember whether I emailed you or not to tell you but the Blog watch feature I did for Munster Interiors won't be in this edition (due to advertising space) but I will email it to you when I get the PDF.
Cheers, Lorna
red and white stripes on a wall in an entry please.
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Girl, I am so with you on the stripes! I just looked over the summer clothing I've recently bought and almost every single item is striped…
somebody stop me!
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When I was a girl, my sweet Scottish grandmother lived with us. Her favorite color combination was red+white. Til this day I can't see that combo and not think of her!
Thanks for this post today.
: ) ABCD
The second room from the bottom is amazing! I love the dark red duvet (looks almost like velvet) and what a cute idea to hang the clock by a ribbon (ribbons make everything better, similar to bacon…)
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linda: I was thinking the same thing.
erin: Me, too. It's like I'm an inmate or something.
Erin @SYL: LOL – ribbons are like bacon!
yum- like that first room with the gold. for some reason I always think that red and gold are too regal together- but here it works for me!
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Stripes are a classic and red and white even more so. Love these pictures.
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I have that last photo too, and like you I never tire of it. I call it "The Princess and The Pea".
I love the striped ticking. It's such a cool summery look, which is what I'm pining for right now after a cold winter! Lovely pics!
I've had striped sheets on my wishlist forever, too! And I once painted ticking stripes on a wall for a bathroom shoot, and it became one of my favorite ways to dress up a small space. I almost painted my closet with stripes, but since we're renting, decided not to bother.
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I love ticking. Especially the old, French kind. Beautiful photos!
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Just recently found your blog… love love love it! I too am a big fan of stripes… especially ticking. I am sure to be an often-times reader of your blog now!
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I love me a good red stripe – some deeply fabulous inspiration happening around here.
Happy spring, darling!
Cheers.
Hi Ally…I was so happy to see that you stopped by my blog http://www.painting-box.blogspot.com the other day. Before I started mine I spent a long time looking at blogs and yours is one of my favorites…I'm a fan! I come here often. I love this post on red and white stripes…they're so full of energy and optimism. Best, Laura B.
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