With the holidays a distant memory and thoughts of spring just around the corner (don’t want to jinx it but maybe it’s already here?) – my mailbox is full of catalogs showing the latest in furniture and accessories for the new year.   One theme I’m loving is the abundance of menswear-like pieces for home.  Masculine stripes on rugs and pillows, classic “gentleman” patterns like houndstooth, and strong furniture silhouettes like the trunk are making an appearance …