Monday, November 2, 2015

Y is for YES and Yippee! ~ Tartan Parade 2015


Y is for 

YES and Yippee!




MacKenzie-Childs Pocket Watch Ornament

Yippee!

Alison @ Polohouse 

 decided it was time for another

Tartan Parade!




iPhone Tartan Case ~ Mackenzie-Childs Glasses ~ Tartan Wool Scarf

To quote Scott Meacham Wood, the King of Tartans,

"All tartans are plaid, 
but not all plaids are tartans."




Tartan Ware Tea Caddy c1880 ~ Marburger Farm Antique Show

But who wants 

to be that technical?




Part Of My Personal Collection of Tartanware


I simply adore all the 

vibrant colors and textures.



Vintage Brass Lamp With Tartan Shade

I say a resounding 

YES!



Tartan ~ Plaid ~ Paisley @ Marburger Farm Fall Antique Show 2015


Tartans ~ Plaids ~ Paisley ~ Checks



Vintage Paper Maché Tartan Balls c1970

 I'm a fan of all.


Sadie Mercedes In Tartan Frame

Be it fall, 

Winter, Spring, or Summer,

Y'all!




Antique Tartanware Napkin Rings At Christmas


Around the house ~



Wool Dress and Scarf @ Madewell ~ Part of My Fall Wardrobe

Around my neck.



Stack of Tartan Plates From The Cupboards

Tartans ~ Plaids ~ Paisley ~ Checks




Arita Tartan Cup and Saucer ~ Antique Tartanware Glasses Case 

 Life's Little Instruction Book

 I say YES!


Store Window ~ Madewell in Austin, TX
Are you seeing a pattern here?


Yes!

 Tartans ~ Plaids ~ Paisley ~ Checks

 I never met one I didn't like!

 How about you?




Alison @ Polohouse 

 is hosting a Tartan Parade.

 Join the fun HERE,

Click HERE to enter my Fall Giveaway!


Also Joining



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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

59 comments:

  1. Art and SandNovember 2, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    I have been loving all the plaids I have seen in decorating lately. I really need to find some tartan to wear.

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  2. LynnNovember 2, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    I love the ornaments and beautiful stack of plates Sarah:@)

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  3. Debbie@Mountain BreathsNovember 2, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    I love plaid now but as a child I refused to wear the plaid jumper that my grandmother made me. Wish I had it now :-) Love the ornaments, and the MacKenzie-Childs pocket watch ornament. When I think of plaid, I think of you and Alison.

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  4. SmilingSallyNovember 2, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Morning Sarah,

    My mother traveled to Scotland once and brought home her family's (Crawford) plaid. She was so pleased.

    Thanks for sharing and reviving my memories.

    Have a Happy Blue Monday!

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  5. RonNovember 2, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    Love the plaids. Yes! I'm mad for plaid:)

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  6. MaryNovember 2, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Oh Sarah, I have tartan envy whenever I see your wonderful collection of tartanware! Those napkin rings are calling to me... Love your post and the parade! I wish I had time to join in the fun. :)

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  7. Rita C at PanoplyNovember 2, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Yes, yes, yes. Oh Sarah, your tartan collection is TDF. Without consciously doing so, I suppose I have amassed my own, with textiles, dishware and trims. Even back in parochial school days, I always loved the plaid uniforms - still love a plaid kilt.
    Rita

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  8. Alison @ The PolohouseNovember 2, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful, Sarah! I have never met a plaid I didn;t love either!
    Your tartanware collection has me swooning..... LOVE!

    Will have to get to Madewell soon i see. Thanks for the heads up
    and for joining the parade!

    xoxox
    Alison

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  9. La Table De NanaNovember 2, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    I still have Life's Little Instruction book..maye 4 of them?I have never parted with them..every sentence spope to me..
    Sarah..tell me that's not your closet?
    I would be shamed.
    I had my girls in plaid kilts..w/ a diaper and tights..I LOVE kilts..

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  10. The French HutchNovember 2, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Oh yes Sarah, never met a tartan or plaid I didn't like! I love your collection of tartans. I just think tartan adds such a gorgeous pop to the home. I really didn't realize I had as much tartan as I do, and I couldn't even find some things I wanted for this parade. Guess they will appear when I pull all the Christmas decorations out. Thanks for sharing so many pretties…………..

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  11. PondsideNovember 2, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    No, there is no tartan I can't love! I have kilts in two MacDonald tartans, RCAF, Maple Leaf, Cape Breton and Nova Scotia tartans. I sometimes think I'd like to sew a pile of tartan cushions for the den and make a set of luxurious tartan drapes for the den window. Dreaming in tartan.........

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  12. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsNovember 2, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Sarah you have such wonderful tartan items! They are all lovely.

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  13. S H ElliottNovember 2, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Love your tartan collection. we have a family tartan...with all having a scarf or necktie in it. I brought some from Scotland myself on a trip a few years ago. I remember wearing wool plead slacks...could they be back in style? Sheila

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  14. vignette designNovember 2, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    What a great tartan collection. Love Sadie in her plaid frame! I think we can say that we've never met a plaid we didn't like, right?
    xo, Delores

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  15. vignette designNovember 2, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    What a great tartan collection. Love Sadie in her plaid frame! I think we can say that we've never met a plaid we didn't like, right?
    xo, Delores

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  16. Debbie@Mountain BreathsNovember 2, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    I had to come back for a second visit. Love Sadie's photo in the plaid frame!

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  17. DeniseNovember 2, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    I LOVE the pocket watch ornament -- just wonderful!! You've shared some beautiful tartan items; my favorites are the tartan ware tea caddy and the tartan lampshade. Your Sadie is a little cutie pie!! :)

    Thanks for the visit, Sarah, and have a lovely week.

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  18. Town and Country GalsNovember 2, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Sarah,
    love your tartan! Sadie is adorable in her tartan frame! Does anyone do plaid better then our friend, "Ralph"! Love his plaid china!
    The stool you asked me about is from a catalog, if you click on my pinterest on the side bar of my blog, you can get it off my pin on my tartan and plaid board, click on it and it will take you to the catalog called Museum Selection, look under furniture. I'm not sure if it's still available.
    Thanks for visiting!
    Rebecca

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  19. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryNovember 2, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Oh Sarah, I love it all and have always loved plaid, Always had one skirt when I was young that was a plaid - love the red colors. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Mary

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  20. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizNovember 2, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Wow Sarah- you have a lot of tartan pieces! I'm amazed at the different dishes you have! I have a thing for the blue and should find something in it. Those Juliska heart plates would be cute on them! That MC watch ornament is so cute!

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  21. DianneNovember 2, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Sarah, You have quite the collection. I think I told you this once before, but those napkins rings are still my favorite! Dianne

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  22. SalmagundiNovember 2, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Your tartanware is exquisite! And the stack of plates is still on my wishlist. Enjoyed this post so much. Sally

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  23. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 2, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    What a fabulous tartan collection you have, Sarah! I'm sighing over the Tartan tea caddy, your dish stack, teacup, and of course, your sweet Sadie's cute picture in the darling frame.

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  24. All About VignettesNovember 3, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Oh Sarah I love tartanware too. I only have one small covered book and a small round box with a lid. I wish I could find more. Love yours.

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  25. KarenNovember 3, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    I'm so happy to see this parade of tartan...plaid is my favorite!
    You have a lovely collection of tartanware, Sarah. Happy fall!
    Karen

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  26. Linda @ A La CarteNovember 3, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    You have the best collection of tartans! I love them but really don't have any. Maybe this is the year I change that!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  27. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 3, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    WOW!! You really do plaid proud!

    I am "allergic" to color but sure love to see how others love and use it!

    As for plaid my favorite outfit I ever owned was waaaaay back when I used to manage The Gap....and I was a size 5....and I bought 3 of the CUTEST little short plaid pleated skirts. Oh my gosh I nearly wept when I gained weight and they wouldn't zip.....and for sure hated myself when I gave them away knowing I wasn't going to be a size 5 again, and if I did I'd be much too old to wear a little short school-girl skirt again. Dang. I loved those skirts!

    Hugs!

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  28. Judy at GoldCountryCottageNovember 3, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Hi Sarah. I didn't know anything about this party until I visited Denise at House at Forest Manor. I love plaids of all kinds but now that I'm thinking about it I have very few. You have a great collection and the plaids at The Polohouse are exquisite. It is all so pretty and I will have to invest!..Happy Tuesday..Judy

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  29. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 3, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    What a lovely variety and collection you have / this was a fun post! :)

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  30. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderNovember 3, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Dearest Sarah,
    Yes, somehow Tartans always look right! It warms a table setting around Christmas and for personal garments they look perfect any time in different fabrics.
    Love all your photos, you sure do have a knack for spotting things of beauty and value and know a thing or two about how to style them pretty!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  31. Tea in the LibraryNovember 4, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    Swoooooning over the plaids, tartanware and MC goodies!
    Susan, eclecticshorebird@blogspot.com

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  32. Curtains in My TreeNovember 4, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Just this year my fancy has taken to Tartan plaids and I have managed to find a round red tartan tablecloths and napkins , I'm ready to put them on the table,
    I have always wanted to make the trip to Marburger flea market and see all their wonderful booths

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  33. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaNovember 4, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    I love all plaids and especially the tartans. I do wear it but I have to find a way to incorporate it into a Victorian home!!

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  34. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaNovember 4, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Oh, gosh! I am loving all of the plaid. Plaid is just so, well, HAPPY. What a fun post (and I am coveting that MacKenzie-Childs ornament!).

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  35. Botanic BleuNovember 4, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Sarah,
    Love, love, love all your plaids, Tartan or not... The Mackenzie-Childs glasses are the perfect complement to the red plaids. I had to laugh at Michele at The Nest @ Finch Rest comments about her plaid short skirts. I had a red plaid short pleated skirt that I wore well into my 40s, maybe even into my 50s. Made me happy wearing it...

    Judith

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  36. handmade by amaliaNovember 5, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    I didn't know there were so many different items with a tartan design. A fun post, Sarah.
    Amalia
    xo

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  37. carol l mckennaNovember 5, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Lovely parade of tartan ~ beautiful series of shots!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  38. Jemma@athomewithjemmaNovember 5, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful Tartan, and what a lovely selection you have for us to enjoy today, thank you!
    Jemma

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  39. AnonymousNovember 5, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    so many y word to look at,
    what fun to admire your tea cups.

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  40. Angelina at Petite HausNovember 5, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    ooooh, that stack of tartan plates from your cupboard is so pretty all stacked up like that! Enjoyed the tartan parade!!

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  41. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 5, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Nope, never met a single one that I didn't like. Your stack of plates is fabulous!! I want them so badly lol! You have so many wonderful tartans Sarah! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  42. Parsimonious Décor DarlingNovember 6, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Darling post, Sarah! I enjoyed seeing all of your wonderful tartan. Gorgeous plates...I'd have to say I haven't yet met a tartan I didn't like! My favorites? Blackwatch and McQueen tartans. Always classic. Have a beautiful weekend!

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  43. Our Hopeful HomeNovember 6, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    I am so in love with plaids, and I know Alison and she's a real sweetheart! Your post was eye candy for all us plaid-lovers out there! I especially love the lamp shade. And I remember Life's Little Instruction Book! Thank you so much for linking up to the Vintage Charm Link Party this week! xoKathleen

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  44. Rocky Mountain WomanNovember 6, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I love plaid also. Have a cute little yellow/brown number on right now!

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  45. Su-sieee! MacNovember 6, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Plaids are my favorite patterns. I'm glad to see that they're in fashion again.
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  46. xinexNovember 7, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Oh I love them all especially the napkin rings and plates, Sarah!....Christine

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  47. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsNovember 8, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    I LOVE your tartan ware collection! Beautiful fiends. I cannot ever get enough tartan

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  48. RobinfromCANovember 8, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    I love tartans (and plaids) and seeing your post has made me change my mind **again** about what my Christmas theme will be this year. I haven't done a tartan theme in a long time and I have such great linens to go along! I wish I had those RL plates in my collection - gorgeous!
    Robin

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  49. Yellow Rose ArborNovember 9, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Love all your plaids and tartans, great collection! I think you are the queen of plaids, or should I say tartans!! I only have a few, not enough for a parade. I just bought Michael's plaid chargers (on sale) last week, and I'm in the planning stages of a new Christmas tablescape using them. I haven't done a 'scape in a while and I miss doing them.

    Happy Fall!

    Katherine

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  50. BettyNovember 9, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    I love plaids, but I'm a child of the 1950's and everyone wore plaid back then. I haven't been to Marburger Farm in years. I went every year and then real life got in the way. Maybe this Spring.

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  51. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 10, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    LOve all your tartan plaids, Sarah! I wore a a green and blue tartan plaid uniform skirt my entire days in high school, with a green weskit vest. Great memories!

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  52. DonnaNovember 10, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    What's not to love about a tartan?! Back in my elementary school days, black watch plaid was big. Sounds like Miss Betty and I are about the same vintage.

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  53. KathyNovember 10, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Beautiful post, Sarah. Love the Tartan! I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  54. Calypso In The CountryNovember 10, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    I LOVE all your tartan! The frame (and the dog) are adorable and I love those napkin rings...actually I love it all!
    Shelley

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  55. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 11, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Hi Sarah, just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC today.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  56. Katie MansfieldNovember 11, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    I love plaid. What beautiful examples you have here. It's just perfect for the holidays. I'm hopping over from Jann's place.

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  57. Decor To AdoreNovember 12, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    I am completely mad for plaid!

    I also wanted to invite you to stop by and enter to win a $100 Visa gift card I am giving away. You can find it on Wednesday's post.

    Have a wonderful week!

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  58. Tea in the LibraryNovember 13, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Hi Sarah. Popping back to let you know this post is one of my picks of the week for SYC at eclecticshorebird@blogspot.com. Feel free to grab my featured at button. Cheers.

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  59. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 14, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Sarah,
    What a lovely post! Tartan Plaids are the big thing right now especially in Christmas decorating! You showcased so many pretty things here today! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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