Southern Living, while I still can...

With the countdown to the move to the BVI right at 4 weeks, I am getting nostalgic about Christmas and our family traditions here in the South.  In addition to the holiday meal and trimming of the tree, I always pick a color scheme for my wrapping and all gifts are adorned in the same papers, bows, tags etc...  For several years the Martha Stewart Wrapping Paper was my first choice.  I haven't really been pleased with her selection these last two years, but I digress.

This year, we will be having a Caribbean Christmas, and I think I just found the perfect wrapping inspiration in Southern Living.  I just received my December issue this weekend and on page 215 there they were!  Zig zag tags in all their glory!  {And we know how obsessed I am with anything and everything chevron! }

Aren't they just adorable?!?  They can be yours for $6.00 over at Linda and Harriet.  {There are three in a pack.}  I am going to make my Christmas list and order accordingly.  Rather than the crimson ribbon, I'm thinking of doing a pink one.  I haven't really done the whole pink and green Christmas before...it can get a little Dr. Suess-like.

I have to say this Southern Living issue is full of surprises.  There is a lovely little spread on pages 20 - 25 of 24 Christmas gifts made by southern hands.

I'm thinking a Christmas music channel on Pandora is a must at work tomorrow... 

"Step away from the chevron!"

So, it's no secret that I am loving me some chevron print these days.

First was the blue dress from Isaac Mizrahi for Liz Claiborne. You remember the one about which I was so undecided in the beginning? {How could I have ever been conflicted about this dress???)

Then, this flirty fabric...
Oh, and who can forget this inspiring image??? The DVF dress...
Well, the chevron fairy has struck again, in a very familiar way. I decided to buy the orange version of the Liz Claiborne dress...I know, I know, I have a problem. But the first step to recovery is admitting it right? At the very least, applaud me for waiting this long to make the purchase! The dress was only $58 and I received an additional 20% off!

In my defense, I took the dress straight to my alterations lady and she's making it a short dress! Does that help my case? I really need it for a tailgate this weekend...it's the tailgate of all tailgates.

Oh, and there is one huge bonus that comes with the decision to shorten this dress! And this is a big bonus, I'm going to salvage all of that extra fabric and make some pillows!

I heart chevron: PART 2

So, I saw Genevieve Gorder on HGTV's Design Star a few weeks ago and she was wearing this silk chevron number:
As I stated in this post, I am just loving the chevron pattern right now.

It turns out, the dress is by none other than Diane Von Furstenberg! {Love her!} After a thorough search online and a few phone calls, I have located it in my size! Better yet, it has gone on sale and I will be calling that store when it opens this morning. I have to wait until 10am Central Time!
I am just in love with it!!! Aren't you?

I heart chevron

The chevron pattern that is!
A Fabric Outlet on Etsy is carrying this fabric and other colors for only $9.25 a yard. That's a really incredible price. I have spent the past hour searching for it by the yard and this is by far the best selection. Apparently Paula Prass, an interior designer, did a fabric line, but it doesn't appear to be active at the moment.

I'm not exactly sure what color to choose, nor do I have any idea what I'm going to sew with this fabric...napkins, table cloth, throw pillows, or curtains, but I'm feeling inspired.

Take a look at this outdoor room...fabulous!
I also found a new blog, The Haystack Needle and she recently did an entire post on the topic as well!

Of course, my lust for this fabric all started with 'the dress' - yes, the one I was undecided about.