Jan. 31
NEW AND NOW: For the Horsey Set
Queen Elizabeth
By Lynn Byrne. The whole equestrian thing has caught my attention. What with reading the fascinating book, Elizabeth the Queen, by Sally Bedell Smith (the Queen is an accomplished rider and breeder), and obsessively watching Downton Abbey, I am ready to learn to ride, preferably on someone’s large country estate. With staff. And black tie dinners. I would be a lovely, witty house guest, promise.
Seems I am not alone in my day dreams.
Fabric company Duralee’s Highland Court division just introduced a new “lifestyle” trimmings line, called Sarasota Spring, designed to evoke the “country life.” The images they sent along in an email fit my mood perfectly.
So if you want to capture some of that “landed gentry” feel in your own estate, you know just where to turn. Seriously, it is not always easy to find a “masculine” trim, and these fit the bill. They would look great in a library, gentleman’s bedroom, or office.
Fox hunting anyone?
Mary from Downton Abbey
The Queen riding sidesaddle, circa 1963
Photo credits: 1. Elizabeth, the Queen 2.-5. Duralee 6. Downton Abbey 7. Daily Mail 8. via Design Chic 9. Clarks’ ad 10. unknown
I love it. The foxhunting trim/tape is so cute!
The tape is my favorite too!