When it comes to textiles, there is no shortage of colors, weights, fibers and patterns. It can be quite overwhelming when searching for the perfect pattern for your decor. Looking at just one style ...

PITTSBURGH — Fall is flannel season, we all know that. But what do you call that striped pattern featuring red and black often on plaid: buffalo check or lumberjack? According to the Scottish Tartans ...

Buffalo check is synonymous with the northwoods, found in cabins, on throws, in the governor’s residence, and on Paul Bunyan’s enormous plaid shirt. Credit: Creative Commons/Keith Ewing Last year, I ...

NEW YORK — Plaids are having a fashion moment as retailers and designers play with the classic pattern. But the apparel and footwear industries are sharing the love: Fresh takes on plaid have made ...

Plaid has been a classic wardrobe choice for thousands of years, but the checkered print is trendier than ever this season. It’s been reinvented and restyled, making the standard button-down shirt ...

When I was dreaming of how to decorate my little lake house, I had a garden of options to choose from. Owning home furnishings stores loaded with looks you adore is like being a kid in a candy store, ...