Tartan Parade
One Party ~ Four Blogs
Time for Favorites on the First
and all things Scottish
in honor of National Tartan Day.
Lads and Lassies
Songs and Poems
of Robert Burns
Kilts and Tartans
And . . .
Scottie Dogs
Scottish Terriers,
also known as Aberdeen Terriers
are originally from
the Highlands of Scotland.
Affectionally called Scotties,
these courageous, independent,
and self-reliant dogs
were bred to hunt
and kill predators
of the Highland livestock.
We don't have a Scottie,
but this cutie above has
recently joined our family.
Meet Sadie Mercedes.
Sadie suggested we round up a
group of jaunty Scotties
for the Tartan Parade.
Looks like these guys are lining up.
It's sunny today, but with recent rainy days
I pulled out the umbrella just in case.
Surely it won't rain on our parade!
We've got TARTAN!
A freshly brewed pot of Scottish tea
steeping in its own tartan cozy, a gift from
Scottie Shortbread Cookies
Walker's Pure Butter Shortbread
I added a touch of icing for color.
Scottie Soap
from Gianna Rose Atelier
Scottie Napkins Trimmed in Tartan
Here's how the tartan stacks up.
Arita Tartan Charger
Lauren Ralph Lauren Skyler
Target Holiday 2010 Classic Tidings
Global Design Connection by Kate Williams
Home Beautiful Stoneware in Royal Stewart
Each plate is white and bordered in a tartan
with the exception of the Kate Williams' pieces.
They feature this jaunty little fellow.
A coordinating butter dish
makes a perfect little serving tray.
LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK
was a gift from a student in 1991.
It was written by a father as words
of counsel to his son heading off to collage.
It's simply a list of things one should do.
Page 1, #2 :
Have a dog.
Happy Tartan Day!
Bluebonnet Tartan
Like others across the globe, many Texans will no doubt celebrate National Tartan Day on April 6, 2012. The official State Tartan, Texas Bluebonnet Tartan, was designed by June Prescott McRoberts in 1986 and adopted by the state of Texas in 1989. You can read more details about the Texas Bluebonnet Tartan here.
To see last year's Tartan Tea click here.
If you need some tartan for your closet click the link above.
A special thank you to my friends JoElla and Susan
for letting me share photos of their Staffordshire pieces.
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