It is July 1st and that means its time to flip the page of your 2010 Calendar and revel in the red, white and blue of our Barber Shop stripe. I am a patriot through and through, so make no mistake this is a nod to Old Glory and all that she represents.
We introduced this design to the Snow & Graham line in 2006 on our gone-but-not-forgotten #1621 Barber Shop wrapping paper. While this pattern is a departure from my signature Snow & Graham florals, it may be my favorite wapping paper we have ever made. It laid so beautifully on a package and paired nicely with many of the other designs in our line. Just look at how lovely the stripes look when paired with the florals up above.
I love stripes, dots, checks and chevrons – and when the scale is right on and the color mix just so – I am a happy camper. Mix these classics with florals and I am over the moon. We took this love of combined patterns and created our Coordinates line. Every box of coordinates comes with *4* each of *2* coordinating patterns, offering you choice at whim and two patterns for the price of one!
JULY GIVEAWAY
What is your favorite classic pattern? Are you a sucker for pin stripes? Or are polka dots your darlings? Maybe you love a mix of patterns – gingham and Siwss dot, or perhaps stars and stripes? Let me know in a comment down below and enter for a chance to win our JULY GIVEAWAY: a box of #3107 Fleur, featuring my beloved Barber Stripe.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Dana….. and to all others who left us a comment. There is a surprise headed to your in box!
Tags: coordinates, design inspiration, pattern, Snow & Graham
What beautiful cards! My favorite classic pattern is plaid.
I’m a sucker for argyle!
Stripes! From tiny pin stripes on suits to huge blocks of color, I’ll take them all!
Classic pin stripes – they’re so versatile!
I love these cards and love seeing all of these patterns mixed and matched in the larger photo above—if I had to choose a favorite, I like gingham and floral.
I love the criss cross orange card – but really like ‘leafy’ patterns – I’m a big fan of your eucalyptus line. Also very happy that you now have a webshop as you cannot buy your lovely cards where I live (Denmark).
I love gingham- its perfect for summer!
Bold or thin.
Horizontal or vertical.
Stripes are the pinnacle.
Crisp bright + white stripes for me, please. (Have to be crisp, clear colors though!)
I completely agree with Sarah – pinstripes ARE so versatile!
I love stripes! You can use them for gals or guys, old or young, basically anyone!
i like lattice!
i do love paisley. looks marvelous.
Plaid is where it’s at! Since marrying a handsome Scotsman in a kilt last summer, I’m absolutely devoted to the Royal Stewart tartan. The bold red is regal.
You can never go wrong with paisley!
I love anything flowers! The colors, the blooms, the whole package is just great.
…my grandpa was a barber and he looooved 4th of july, so the stars stripes are definitely my favorite:).
I love it all!!!! . . . But dots especially
My favorites are the flowers especially the”Chinois”
My favourite classic pattern is pinstripes. I tend to like things that have high levels of contrast. Pinstripes give you the illusion that all is well and orderly in the world. However, in reality what is behind the pinstripes can be quite the opposite…..
Fun colors to celebrate the 4th!
I love pinstripes and Swiss dots!
I absolutely loooooooove everything that Snow & Graham produces, but I especially love the Dahlia pattern
my favorite is a french country pattern, usually made with black and white flowers. can’t get enough! that count?
Flowers, flowers, and more flowers! (And some leaves and branches too!)
I love love love happy flowers.They always put a smile on my face.:)
Nothing beats gingham to lift my spirits and remind me of spring!
Hope all is well with you-miss seeing you!
My favorite classic pattern is black and white houndstooth
I love toile (that’s a classic pattern, yeah?). Love it.
But if that doesn’t count, stripes. You can do so many cool things with stripes!
did you pick a winner?
Hi Everyone! Thanks for all your great comments. Winner posted above!
Seeing as I’m staying in the USA at the moment and have experienced Independence Day here – the barber shop striped card is giving me another excuse to purchase Snow and Graham and write about what I’ve been up to back home in the UK. Have to say – I’m a fan of anything birdy and leafy too