olympic inspiration

I have always been an Olympics junkie (hey, I was born the day of "Miracle" when the US beat Russia in hockey), but this time around it isn't just the games and athletes that have caught my attention, it's also what they are wearing. Hands down my favorite uniform these Vancouver 2010 games belongs to our very own U.S. Olympic Snowboarding Team. Designed by Burton, the goal was to create a look that truly expressed the individuality of snowboarding and America while creating a functional uniform that would allow the athletes to perform to their fullest potential (it did with 5 medals under their belt so far). In the end they created a modern, yet red, white and blue patriotic plaid jacket and a pair of vintage denim inspired snowboarding pants.

photo courtesy of highsnobiety.com

I was wondering, if this look is so successful for the Olympic snowboarders, can it be as successful in the home? After digging through the internet for quite some time I think the answer is 'YES!' if you just find the right pieces. Here are some of my favorite plaid and denim inspired home furnishings.

Plaid Credenza by Thomas Wold (a San Francisco designer!)

Pop Tartan by Flor (available in 3 colorways)

Diesel Collection by Moroso with Diesel (stonewashed wood, who knew?)

Favorite Jeans by Flor (also available in 2 sizes of rug kits)

Not into the plaid and denim look but still feeling patriotic? You can always just deck out your room in good old Red, White and Blue. Be cautious though as there is "successful patriotic" and "it's just missing the flag and eagle patriotic" (in my opinion that is).

"Successful Patriotic"
photo courtesy of Halcyon House Design

"It's Just Missing the Flag and Eagle Patriotic"
photo courtesy of Pottery Barn

Do you have a favorite Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games uniform? Does it inspire you?