DECORATE IN BLUE AND WHITE Old and new: An antique Imari double happiness jar pairs with the updated graphic trellis pattern of Darien, a wallpaper from Thibaut, available through designer Shirley ...

The tie's pattern can be any design, from a diagonal rep stripe or a horizontal stripe to a plaid, a paisley, or a small all-over foulard print (also known as a "neat").

The other major trend of the season, Hall said, is "tribal," or multicultural patterns and embellishments. Major fall trends, such as leopard print and metallics, are staying put, too.

The flowers in the Blue Danube pattern depict the ancient Chinese symbols of good fortune and happiness. The original design, with some variations, made its way to Eastern Europe, where it has ...