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It really couldn\u2019t be a better Christmas present with which to end the blog year! British heritage and humour are back on the \u2018old school\u2019 timetable. And this year, there is even more to enjoy, thanks to some brilliant home-grown talent and a host of exciting new \u2018col-abs\u2019. From Scottish baronial style to the influence of old school tailoring, the blog discovers there are some crackers that aren\u2019t just for Christmas.<\/p>\n

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Old school style <\/h2>\n

Hark back if you will a couple of blog years to Whimsical Interior Style<\/a> where all this joy began. You might need to rootle around in your satchels, but it is there in the blog archive and has been kindly read by many pupils (er, readers) worldwide.<\/p>\n

The new old school curriculum consists of a heritage mix of Scottish baronial style tartan combined with the smartest old school blazer and city tailored stripes. A look that is peppered with St Trinian\u2019s-style mischief. Quality of materials is reassuringly high and there\u2019s often an element of surprise with both scale of pattern and finishing touches.<\/p>\n

Although old school style is home-grown in the UK, it is an interior and fashion style that is not only alive and well with our preppy neighbours in the US but is being appreciated by Spanish and Romanian designers too. <\/p>\n

Head girls and boys<\/h2>\n

Which brings me to some utterly brilliant \u2018head girls and boys\u2019 who have been leading this style with gusto.<\/p>\n

Top marks and blog end-of-term cups go to the hugely talented Sarah Corbett-Winder<\/a> <\/strong>who styles herself \u2018The Wardrobe Whisperer\u2019 at The Kipper Club<\/strong><\/a>. Sarah is also notable for some striking fashion and interior design collaborations with Birdie Fortescue<\/strong>,<\/a> Monsoon<\/strong><\/a>, Nicola Harding<\/strong> <\/a> and Farrow and Ball<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sarah entertaininngly presents her work with great style and hilarious social media posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sarah Corbett-Winder x Monsoon Highland Fling collection. Image courtesy of Sarah Corbett-Winder, \u2018The Wardrobe Whisperer\u2019 at http:\/\/www.kipper.club<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Blog end-of-term-cups<\/h2>\n

End-of-term blog cups are also awarded to Studio Ham<\/strong><\/a> for their beautifully styled new Highland Collection; Scottish castles for extraordinary locations; OKA<\/a> <\/strong>for old school style hosting ideas; Mind the Gap<\/a><\/strong> for large-scale tartan wallpapers; Sophie Conran<\/a> <\/strong>for creating Felix, a proper old school comfy sofa (with large back) upholstered in broad stripes; La Veste <\/a><\/strong>for old school fashion with quirky finishing touches (La Veste are having a pop-up from 15 \u2013 21st December at Shreeji Newsagent, 6 Chiltern St, London W1U 7PT from 10 am to 6 pm).<\/p>\n

Then there are just two more cups to award. One for NiX by Nicola Harding\u2019s <\/a><\/strong>Curtain Call sofa in Regatta stripe for it\u2019s all-round jaunty glamour;<\/p>\n

And the final cup goes to Birkentree Highland Silver Sap<\/strong>, <\/a>a luxury mixer companion to spirits made from the sap of ancient Scottish birch trees. Because no self-respecting tuck shop or drinks trolley should be without it.<\/p>\n

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Florence Linen Dining Chair In Dark Lichen (adore this<\/strong>!), \u00a3595, Framed Tramonto Prints \u2013 Set of Nine, \u00a3425, Concho Wall Lamp In Antique Brass\/Rattan Brown, \u00a3150, HarmoniaDrinks Trolley, \u00a31,095, Chianti Artichoke Candle Holders, \u00a340, Emsworth Leather Ice Bucket and Tongs, \u00a3150, Emsworth Leather Cocktail Shaker, \u00a3110, Emsworth Leather Bar Utensils, \u00a395, Evander Coupe Glasses Pair, \u00a365, Evander Champagne Flutes Pair, \u00a365, Evander Wine Glasses Pair, \u00a365, Stone Grapes In Red, \u00a3125, OKA.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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A luxury mixer companion to spirits made from the sap of ancient Scottish birch trees. Available from Birkentree <\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Arlequin knit vest and trousers styled with an old school tie, La Veste<\/a>. Perfect for town and country living.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Fringed Jason wool pants (just love the passementerie fringing on these trousers!) and Miranda coat in apple, La Veste<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Mindthegap World Of Fabrics Checked Patchwork British Green Wallpaper Lifestyle
checked pattern which combines British green colour, shapes from WORLD OF FABRICS collection, \u00a3219\/3 x rolls, 3 m long x 52 cm wide, Mind The Gap. <\/a>
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New ceramic jug in old school stripes, \u00a358 from a selection at The Corner Shop,<\/a> Woolhampton, Berkshire. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Old school city style striped Diana capri pants, smart wool\/cotton mix, La Veste.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Tartan tablecloths in different lengths, edged with ricrac from \u00a3130, Tallulah Fox<\/a>, Petworth, Sussex. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Felix designed by Sophie Conran is an old school comfy sofa covered in Caramel Stripe woven from organic cotton by a family-run mill in Yorkshire. They are the same people who worked with Sophie\u2019s father (Terence Conran) over 40 years ago. Sophie Conran<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Old school non-streamed TV captured the nation\u2019s attention this Autumn with BBC1\u2019s Celebrity Traitors. It was filmed at Ardross Castle<\/a>, just north of Inverness. Traitors season 4 returns on 1 January 2026 at 8 pm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Old school vintage <\/h2>\n

My online vintage shop goes old school with this c.1980s\/early 90s Royal Creamware tankard (no longer in production) which is in immaculate condition and would either make a wonderful gift as a large mug, pencil\/paintbrush holder or vase.<\/p>\n

It has this delightful double twist Georgian style handle with rose\/leaf designs where the handle attaches to the mug. It holds approximately 1.25 pints of liquid and is 14.5 cm high x 9.5 cm diameter. Available now at \u00a335 plus \u00a35.49 shipping in my online vintage shop.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vintage Georgian style Royal Creamware ceramic tankard. Available in my online vintage shop. Styling and photo: Charis White<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Thank you<\/h2>\n

Finally, thank you so much for reading this.<\/p>\n

If you would like to subscribe to the blog for no cost, advert free posts, then please use the subscribe button at the end of a post. You will then receive an email alert, usually once a month for the next (non-AI generated!) post which will mostly be on interior style (including plenty of antiques and vintage), to garden or heritage themes.<\/p>\n

Visual storytelling for\u00a0newspapers, magazines, books and brands<\/a>\u00a0has been my trade as an interior stylist and journalist. The blog offers a little more of this life-long passion.<\/p>\n

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Glorious fresh garland around the door at Bone Interiors<\/a>, in Petworth, West Sussex. Photo: Charis White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

And as we head towards the Winter Solstice and this festive time of year, I would also like to wish you a very Happy Christmas.<\/p>\n

Charis x<\/p>\n

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Charis White Interior stylist\/writer (freelance)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n