It could even be part V
In any case, it’s that time again!
When I drag you all along on my capricious love affair with Red & White Stripes.
Remember these from yesteryear?
Marc Jacobs
She could be a little happier about carrying that bag, couldn’t she?
Perhaps the models weren’t too thrilled about their hair. Seriously. I could have done the hair for this show.
And don’t worry… your computer hasn’t developed dandruff. It’s snowing!!
I always forget about this cute WordPress feature and I’m charmed when it returns every December.
A happy little vignette
and even happier strawberry cakes at Fauchon in Paris this summer
View from a cafe in Fecamp (1904) by T.F. Simon via Bloomsbury Life
Someone got their bold on
A beautiful example of turn of the century red & white wicker at the Marches aux Puces in Paris
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013
I even found red & white striped macaroons in Paris.
Damn. You can find anything and everything in Paris.
You know what I love? The grandness of the pillars with the down-homeness of the red & white stripes & bamboo-a bold combo in its own way.
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013
DIY Straw wreath instructions HERE via Woman’s Day Magazine
and lastly, take just a minute to watch this beautiful video
PS. Would it be overly precocious to add a red & white striped hot air balloon to my Christmas Wish List?
Up, up and away…
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You said you would learn how to embed and you did. I’m sure with that attitude you’ll receive a red and white balloon in your beautiful courtyard this year. Won’t Oprah be envious.
I just did the RED STRIPES a week ago, in my guest room with a cowboy/theme! I love your blog, SP!
Ciao!
Maryann
and It only took me 3 years!
Marvelous post! Loved it all, although I would take chocolate or lemon macaroon in
Preference to those red and white striped ones. Would love to visit that
Beach and covet the Dolce et Gabbana glasses and the earrings. Nice to see you at Kendall’s event.
Thanks Beverley-you too!
Love the red and white – but the balloon doesn’t do it for me. We had an emergency landing in a hot air balloon in Tuscany last year.
All ended well,but…
I’m with you, I’d rather have two of those macaroons than a ride in a hot air balloon
I have always luffed red and white stripes and have a DVF top to prove it. Quite like Le Toddler in stripes too. So cheery.
40 yes 40 degrees here today.
Is like living in Soup.
x
I think that the models are grouchy because they forgot to eat breakfast. I’m loving the stripes. Thank you. Mary
Red & white stripes – so cheerful!
Fabulous as usual. I just want to be the girl in the red and white balloon! (for a day)
Up, Up and AWAY!!! franki
Slim,
It could be your 15th post on red and white stripes and I’d never tire of it. I always marvel at the wonderful images you track down. So pretty.
Enjoy your week.
Karen
There is no such thing as precocious when it comes to red and white…:) xv
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I adore stripes (any kind) your photos are wonderful. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Yes, you can find anything and everything in Paris Slim…………..most of all a big pile of smiling women who adore the city of light. Next trip will include a ballon ride too, just a little hike outside the city limits. Wouldn’t want to bump into the Eiffel tower. xx
Love this fresh and happy post.Perhaps the Bag lady “Feels bad about her legs ” Do ya think ????
Absolutely gorgeous, loved all of it. Loved the columns and the stripes, awesome and I felt like I was lifted away on that hot air balloon, what a view.. thanks
Every time I see the balloon advert I think it is the courtyard at La Louvre but I hear it is covered over now? I share the LOVE of red and white stripes but would love to know WHY they appeal? Red and white checks/spots/florals do nothing for me – weird!
Pretty Post!
You should try and stay at the Barbara Hulanicki-designed beach house on Harbour Island in the Bahamas. (BH is the founder of Biba.) It’s all red and white stripes. It’s set right on Pink Sands Beach and the blue of the sea acts as the perfect backdrop for all that aesthetic red-and-white whimsy.
Well that sounds pretty much perfect.
Re-visiting rouge et blanc with you is like returning to Venice…one never tires of it.
you know that i have a weakness for white stripes that happen to be paired with red. xoxo
i have reset my password and my fingers are crossed.
Yay! It worked-Welcome back Janet!