{"id":45,"date":"2014-08-01T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2014-08-01T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kimcookhome.com\/kchblog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2014-11-12T15:47:33","modified_gmt":"2014-11-12T20:47:33","slug":"fall-decor-does-a-scottish-fling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kimcookhome.com\/kchblog\/fall-decor-does-a-scottish-fling\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Decor Does A Scottish Fling"},"content":{"rendered":"

KIM COOK
\nAssociated Press<\/p>\n

Where fashion goes, decor follows. And this fall, the fashionistas are inspired by Scotland.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Plaid capes, kilts and coats hit the fall 2014 catwalk for Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney. Marchesa showed tartan-printed lace, argyle and fur, and deconstructed kilt patterns into a dress collection. Brazilian label Animale used Celtic and druid patterns, and shot their ad campaign against a rocky, Braveheart-esque background.<\/div>\n

As soon as the tablet is taken, the effect can take place for up to 4 hours. try for source<\/a> low cialis cost You need to take this medicine under the levitra prescription<\/a> guidance of the doctor. Some of popular drugs are generic levitra online http:\/\/djpaulkom.tv\/and-also-a-personal-game-core-much-too\/<\/a>, levitra, generic levitra online, Kamagra, Lovegra, Eriacta etc. are known as erectile dysfunction. It helps to last longer in bed and tadalafil buy online<\/a> satisfy her with mesmerizing sexual pleasure. <\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe it’s Scotland’s referendum on independence that’s drawn designers’ attention.<\/p>\n

If you’re ready to add a little Highland fling to your living space this season, there are lots of options.<\/p>\n

Rich woods, squooshy sofas, rubbed bronze and landscape prints evoke the Caledonian country manor. The look, traditional and tasteful, can be dressed up or down.<\/p>\n

And modern interpretations also abound, with oversize or edited classic patterns, layering of aged items with new, and playful versions of iconic Scottish elements.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
<\/div>\n
\"This
This photo provided by Allmodern.com shows Argyle wallpaper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Scottish style is rich with clan tartans and evocative motifs drawn from a long and tempestuous history. The color palette’s equally rich: deep lichen greens, rainy grays, cranberry, moat blue, malt and butterscotch. In paints, check out Devine Color’s Oat, Thunder and Juniper; Sherwin Williams’ Loch Blue and Salute; Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon. (www.devinecolor.com <\/a>; www.sherwin-williams.com <\/a>; http:\/\/us.farrow-ball.com<\/a> )<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Look for archetypal patterns like herringbone, plaid, tweed, lace and argyle. Pottery Barn’s Alana lace printed bedding; Target’s Threshold Paisley print lampshade; Missoni’s tweed pouf; and Graham & Brown’s argyle wallpapers are at AllModern. (www.allmodern.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Pine Cone Hill’s Greyville Tartan rug has lovely muted tones, and at Wayfair, there are Milliken’s Magee rugs in amber, gold and emerald plaids. (www.pineconehill.com<\/a>; www.wayfair.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s elegant rose and Arts and Crafts motifs are interpreted in pretty lighting and window and wall stencils at JustMackintosh.com.<\/p>\n

Look for items with key, thistle, antler, knot and shield motifs. Sir Edwin Landseer’s iconic painting of a mighty stag, “Monarch of the Glen,” is available in prints and on pillows at Zazzle.com. The retailer also stocks William Morris-print wall clocks, pillows and stationery.<\/p>\n

\"This
This photo provided by Pendleton-USA shows Michelle Pattee\u2019s photo of a stag silkscreened onto hemp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reproductions of vintage Scotland travel advertising are available at Art.com.<\/p>\n

At LampsPlus.com, there’s a selection of Woolrich throw pillows featuring stags’ heads, pheasants and plaid trims. Here too are Townshend’s Journey rug in a soft gray tartan, argyle print doormats and canvas pillows with regal crests.<\/p>\n

For a contemporary twist, consider the Crystal Keltic Oreo black-and-white houndstooth print chair \u2014 an awkward name for a sophisticated piece. You’ll find coordinating ottomans with the same oversize print.<\/p>\n

DwellStudio’s Thistle Vine pillow features a striking yet simple graphic of the plant printed in dark brown on a background the color of the foam on a glass of Bellhaven ale. (www.lumens.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n

More modern interpretations of Scottish icons are at Cafepress.com, including a rug featuring a Scottish terrier’s silhouette superimposed on the bright blue and white of the flag.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
\"This
This photo provided by Zazzle.com shows an apple design wall clock with a modern take<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Scottish design studio Timorous Beasties’ Thistle wallpaper comes in several moody color schemes reminiscent of a Scotch mist. They’ve also created the edgy Glasgow Toile, which at first glance looks like a typical toile filled with vignettes, but on closer inspection depicts life on the seedier side of the city. (www.timorousbeasties.com <\/a>)<\/p>\n

Michelle Pattee’s photo of a regal stag is silkscreened onto hemp and backed in velvet to make a pillow at Pendleton-USA.com. The retailer also has some porcelain mugs and dessert plates in a jaunty tartan.<\/p>\n

Materials associated with Scottish style have patina and a sense of age about them. Think “heritage woods” \u2014 mahogany, chestnut and oak. Warm bronze and pewter. Candlesticks and vases with Celtic designs. (www.scotweb.co.uk<\/a> )<\/p>\n

Leather and faux leather accessories are a good way to introduce a bit of the Scottish manor look without investing in a large piece of furniture. Check Homegoods for small storage boxes and trunks clad in faux leather, or spend a brisk fall Sunday prowling a good antiques market for items with provenance.<\/p>\n

Pat Renson is an interior designer based in Auchterarder, near Scotland’s famed Gleneagles golf course. She puts tartan and plaid on modern sofas and chairs. Velvety woodland-print pillows are paired with quilted linen headboards, in muted hues of ivory and earth. (www.patrenson.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n