"X" MARKS THE SPOT

What is it about an X as a design element that makes it so very effective? I was flipping through pages and my eye kept going to X stretchers, X's on doors, X's on everything! Is the X in the "XOXO" the kiss or the hug? Google that - the X is the kiss! Of course, then when googling X's and O's, I discover that a cross mark or X was the same as a sworn oath. The X at the bottom of a document took the place of a signature. For an illiterate person, they would then kiss the X as a crucifix or bible was kissed to emphasize the importance of the mark! Well, all that being said, kisses everyone!


Maisons Cote' Sud


Hermes


Photograph by Simon Upton - The World of Interiors


Darryl Carter - Elle Decor


Jack Ceglic - Elle Decor


Edwina Hunt - Elle Decor


Photograph by Sang An - Elle Decor


Cristina Grajales - Elle Decor


Photograph by William Abranowicz - Elle Decor


Mariette Himes Gomez


Mariette Homes Gomez


Stephen Sills and James Huniford with Michael Boodro


Stephen Sills and James Huniford with Michael Boodro


Stephen Sills and James Huniford with Michael Boodro


James Huniford - Elle Decor


Victoria Hagan


Victoria Hagan


Victoria Hagan


Kirsten Kelli LLC - Veranda


Charlotte Moss


Charlotte Moss


Charlotte Moss