mad for plaid

polly mellen - now fashion legend - is not only stylish, but also crafty! 

both the rug and the pillows seen in her home are made by hand, her hand. 

not surprisingly given her 50+ years in fashion, her place is incredibly styled - and oh-so-stylish. (domino would've loved it!).

i particularly admire that she needlepointed each square in her rug while she was traversing the globe....she still found time - even on airplanes - to nurture her creative side.

her rug got me thinking...with winter's chill right around the corner, why not order up a tartan rug from the u.k.? it just might be the perfect anecdote for cold feet.

like polly, i'm mad for plaid!

photo credit: home/vogue-style.com; tartan/stevens & graham)