Its a buffalo check stampede......

Good morning to you! Yay, its the weekend! What are you up to? We have a party, a few games, and driving to Pennsylvania early Sunday.  Hope you read all about my exciting Homegoods news and the fabulous $500 giftcard giveaway, if not click here to be eligible, you don't want to miss out! Thanks for all of your kind messages, it was  an exciting and flattering validation of what I do, so thank you Homegoods!  I will announce a winner on Monday morning.

Funny I was never a huge check kind of girl. But somehow over the years, they have really grown on me. I mean REALLY grown on me. Thanks Charles Faudree and Bunny and Carolyn and countless other talented designers who have made me a convert.   I think the first time I fell in love with a room was one in Charles's books...of a gorgeous room filled with buffalo checked covered furniture. It was so charming, warm  yet sophisticated, my favorite look. 

Since then I an consistently drawn to the versatile, always elegant yet inviting look of buffalo checks. There are so many ways to use them, in all the many colors.....how about you? Do you like them? Have you decorated with them? Would you? I used a smaller buffalo check in my back powder room and have a chair in my living room in buffalo check silk. Today's a tribute to this wonderful print.......what do you think? Let me know! Feast your eyes on these........

Charm galore! Patricia Fisher designed this wondeful breakfast setting

How charming is this kitchen? Its a love for me!

Love Joy Tribaut's take on buffalo checks...so fresh and sophisticated!

Even in a most formal room such as this one in a Maurice Fatio home, the mini check is very much at home!

Meg Braff used a green buffalo check in this gorgeous living room in fresh green.

They work beautifullly in a tonal bedroom....very soothing and tranquil. Pinterest

Love the gorgeous palette here.....

Gorgeous warm breakfast room/library of warm woods features them, Colefax and Fowler

Love the mix of patterns here, a fun, masculine and elegant room, Emily Jenkins Followhill

What an inviting space. I could easily flop down here with my cup of coffee and a great book...yes please!

Leave it up to Cathy Kincaid to find a way to use checks to perfection...love her work!

Toni Gallagher used them sparingly in this charming kitchen....loving that blue and white!

Its a great look for boys rooms, masculine and classic RH

I think they are so beautiful when mixed in with other fabrics and prints, Shabby Chic

Love the combination of buffalo checks and transferware....perfection! Southern Accents

Gorgeous in navy! (2 interior design)

Even a single chair with the check has such impact!

We have a silk buffalo checked chair in our formal living room and it looks right at home!

Jeff Lincoln is obviously a fan......

Beautiful in this tone on tone living room by Joy Tribaut

Something about crisp white with the blue and white buffalo check is so fresh!

Well what do you think? Are you a lover of these checks too? Would or do you have them in your home ? Whats your favorite colorway? I love to hear from you, so tell me what you think! Wishing everyone a wonderful Friday and a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Don't forget to enter the contest for the $500 Homegoods gift card, click here to visit the post.  Be back on Monday:)

Monogram mania and a major giveaway!

Good morning! Don't forget to enter my fabulous giveaway, for the gorgeous Kilim bench from Safavieh. All details follow at the end of this post. 
Hope everyone had a good and restful weekend. Ours was on the more relaxing side for once, a nice change. Dinner with friends, went on a friends boat despite the fact that the weather has been on the cooler side here and shuttled my son around (he is out of school so my chauffeur duties are being put into high gear) Don't you just love monograms! It is a way to make something personal and exclusively yours in addition to the elegant decor motif they afford whatever you are monogramming. Perhaps its the southern in me, but I am always so drawn to this old world, regal and timeless classic element in decorating. The most common places to see it is in the bedroom, on bedding and in bathrooms on towels. But there are no real limitations....bar stools, linen napkins and placemats, pillows both indoors and out,dining chairs the list goes on. I think monograms have increased in popularity so its nice to see an old trend be resurrected (not that to me, it ever went "out"). There are new trends with monograms, different styles being used in different ways and in a whole host of colors so there is a whole new world for monograms. Today is all about gorgeous monograms, all the many ways to use one....do you have a favorite? Are you a monogram maniac like me? Would love to know as always what you think! And of course if you have a favorite below! Have a wonderful day....

Monograms in a formal traditional room, a winning combination, Southern Accents

Stunning in its simplicity, this elegant bed gets a gorgeous pale green monogram, Beth Elsey

A simple but elegant monogrammed hand towel is a beautiful touch in any bathroom, E.Dinkel

Southern Living featured this bed with a monogrammed headboard

Monograms done in soft pale colors are so soothing, Leontine Linens

Love the look of these two plump linen pillows gracing these chairs, Grammercy Linens

A delicate monogrammed napkin is always a perfect touch! Style at Home

Hilary Thomas used an elegant transitional style bedding with monogram for this pared down bedroom suite

How about a monogrammed pillow on a simple slip chair? I like it!

Rob Southern designed this elegant bedroom featuring monogrammed bedding

How about a cheery print with the delicate touch of simple linens that have been monogrammed? Bellalino

Whats prettier than a monogrammed plate added to your china? Love this idea....

Gives a traditional nod to even more contemporary settings, photo by Ashlee Raubach

Beautiful...designed by Melissa Rufty

Monograms on a lampshade? Why not! Shades of light

Love the simplicity of all white bedding with a simple elegant monogram, James Michael Howard

How about monograms on a pair of chairs? Beautiful!

Wash your hands in style with monogrammed soap!

Beth Ellsey designed this gorgeous dining room featuring monogrammed slipcovered chairs

Yep, they even find their way on wedding cakes! 2muchsugar and Sweet cakes Patisserie

Even added to a more eclectic mix of styles...monograms always rule! House and Garden

Ruthie Summers created this uber elegant bed...love the whole look.

Gorgeous cheery monogrammed hand towels in this bathroom featured by Lonny

Monogrammed pillows are a beautiful personal touch outside too! Pottery Barn

Love them in this twin boys room, Leontine Linens

Monograms are beautiful when done in soft monochromatic colors also, D Home

An elegant and simple monogrammed towel in a bathroom is a beautiful touch, The Elegant Setting

Gorgeous monogrammed antique plates, from Kelly Wilson Antiques..love these!

Liz Caan chose to go bold on the orange monogram to give this room some punch

Gorgeous monogrammed bath sheet graces this fabulous feminine bathroom, Elizabeth Dinkel

Rob Southern chose a delicate monogram to keep the soft feeling going in this bedroom

This room reminds me of floating on a beautiful cloud, Margaret Bosbyshell

A monogram on a pull down shade! Now I have seen it all! Sunnys paint

Monograms can be quite handsome in a darker more masculine room too, Beth Webb

An elegant monogrammed dinner napkin is a beautiful personal touch, Grammercy Linens

I even like the idea of going bold with a fun color like orange, Leontine Linens

You can add a more modern feel to a monogram like was done here, Elle Decor

Whats more elegant than receiving a letter or invitation on a monogrammed card?

Who said monograms are just for adults? Love them in this boys room, Meg Braff

Love vintage linens graced with an elegant monogram, Southern Accents

This is a fun and somewhat whimsical look to a monogram, Kelly Fitzgibbons

Now onto the giveaway details...here's the lowdown-

 I am thrilled to  announce an awesome giveaway......
This fabulous Kilim bench from Safavieh Home and me

  Love this and could see this in so many places in so many styles of homes....retails for $695.00. To be eligible, you must do the following:
1.Visit www.safaviehhome.com and take a look at their incredible things then visit Safavieh on their facebook page, and leave a comment telling them your favorite item (mention you are from Enchanted home) Click here to go to their Facebook page. That's it! Your name will automatically be in the drawing once it appears on their facebook page. (1 entry).2. Leave a comment here  (1 entry)

This contest will run though next Thursday night, June 16th and we will announce a winner on Friday morning, June 17th! Good luck...

So what do you think? Are you a fan of monograms? Do you like the new twists that have put on an old classic? I love them...and like seeing them just about anywhere. Hope you enjoy a wonderful day!

And you know I have to polish this off with another mosaic, so here it goes....

I joined "Mosaic Monday' over at The Dear little red house blog, so click here to see more!