A Plethora of P’s / #64: Paisley

proactively punctuating life with the plausible, powerful possibilities of positive thought presented through a plethora of “P’s”.

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According to Wikipedia, paisley is a droplet-shaped vegetable motif of Persian origin, but its western name derives from the town of Paisley, in central Scotland.

Well, you learn something new every day.

What I’d already known was that paisley seems to have an almost immortal popularity that’s been used heavily by the likes of the equally immortal designer William Morris and fashion giants Gucci and D&G (Dolce & Gabbana).

I think of it as a happy print; happiest when used sparingly and elegantly. Of course, for those who like to shout it out more boldly, that works too. Either way, wear it in good cheer. There’s quite a bit of history in a piece of paisley print!

(see our growing, ongoing Plethora of P’s here)


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Patricia Saxton

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  • Rand MacIvor

    October 18, 2012 at 10:56 pm Reply

    Had a paisley shirt once. Of course that was back in the dark ages… :o)

    • saxtonstudio

      October 20, 2012 at 7:25 am Reply

      I know that time, before the earth’s crust had cooled…

  • bonaru

    October 18, 2012 at 10:30 pm Reply

    I love paisley! For some reason it makes me feel more connected to the past when I wear it.

    • saxtonstudio

      October 20, 2012 at 7:27 am Reply

      Even though it’s never gone completely out of style, I know exactly what you mean; Paisley does give us a sense of the past!

  • meggiemae67

    October 18, 2012 at 10:15 pm Reply

    Cute post!! 🙂

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