I'm dedicating this page to Stripes! This pattern has been around for ever, but I think, the first significant stripes architecture in and around the Siena Duomo Cathedral in Italy has introduced this to home decor and to the fashion industry. There is also a book written by Michel Pastoureau "The Devil's Cloth: A History of Stripes and Striped Fabrics." -- for someone who wants to learn more. Stripes can be bold, subtle, modern, traditional, whimsical, or just anything you want it to be. It is … [Read more...]