Showing posts with label black. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

INTERIORS TO INSPIRE: PASTEL PALACE

Ok so it's not really a palace, but it might as well be. This Parisian apartment (belonging to a Baroness - and a gift no less!) is absolutely dripping in soft pastels. But - before you prepare yourself for a too-sweet  pied-à-terre - you'll be surprised to find a healthy dose of inky black for a little juxtaposition...

Lavender colored walls are a delight with dandelion trim, but the edgy stone table, dark floors and graphic carpeting are the perfect balance.

As we move to the living room the upholstery sings some sweet little blues (and violets!). Historical artwork, classical detailing, and an ocean colored accent wall keep the room sophisticated.

We won't forget the bedroom, because those walls are too good to keep a secret (the detail is even on the door!), the mood here is appropriately more serene, but pastels are still consistent in the lavender bedding.

To use this look to inspire a space, we'll use mostly solids (really the only large print is in the carpet), and mix in a healthy dose of black to a foundation of easy pastels.


Ohhhhh, how I love. I can see myself happily enjoying macaroons and the occasional glass of absinthe here, because it's half mystery and half sweet, don't you think?

Cheers!
-Julie

*Resources from top: Yellow abstract art, tiered chandelier, tufted sofa, velvet purple slipper chair, spotted bowl, yellow x-bench, octagon mirror, yellow ginger jar lamp, printed pillows, gilded antique console, curved bench, sky blue greek key rug. Images via AD Russia, sourced here

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

TIE ONE ON

After spending hours last night on Pinterest and hopping through other inspirational sites, I rediscovered a few things... one being the fact that some of the best pocket change you'll ever spend is on a little length of black ribbon...
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Personally I prefer double-faced satin, but any pretty texture will do...

*images via fashezine and pinterest

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

CHIC LITTLE ENTRYWAYS

Currently obsessing over fresh + fantastic entryways like these...
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With tile like this you can hardly call it a 'mud room', but with plenty of storage for coats and shoes, this entry is the chicest definition of the term I've ever seen (plus, you know I'm loving the black + white stripes at the doorway!).
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Love the depth a little black paint gives to this simple entryway, and the vintage accents give it great character. A vibrant orange door is so cheery and welcoming! I love how the collection of artwork in gold frames echoes the color against fresh white walls.

As a side note... I'm totally returning to black and white palettes these days. I realized that sometimes I'm too afraid to add a little black to a room, thinking that somehow it doesn't work with softer styles, but it really just adds a wonderful touch of drama! 


*images via cococozy, unknown and pure style home via creategirl

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

I LOVE... (LACE+LINER)

Don't you just love an excuse to feel sexy...? Black lace+eyeliner paired with pale pink should do the trick...
A cheeky little hat? Totally optional. But I like it!*images by nicholas routzen

Monday, January 25, 2010

DARK GARDEN

I'm completely obsessed with this vintage-inspired photo by Paolo Roversi in a palette of warm cream, black and saturated green...
It reminds me of the dark garden room by Mary McDonald - very vintage inspired but modern at the same time... The geometric lines in contrast with soft florals are so fabulously chic.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Mood Swings: Black + Floral

The weather here in Seattle has me losing my mind. Sunshine. Then rain. Then sunshine. I'm thinking I should dress accordingly by taking a cue from this soft Victorian meets gloomy Goth style...

A few pieces from Anna Sui's fall collection could do the trick...

I love the juxtoposition of a heavy black evening gown in a sunfilled garden. Here's how I would rock it: My absolute favorite spring dress from Lela Rose. Pair it with girlish but strong black accessories like the leather bow belt from Giambattista Valli, lace heels from Givenchy, and bling bangles from Giles & Brother or a chunky cuff from Tom Binns (don't you love that hint of blue amongst the black? pink would be even more perfect!)

*photography by craig mcdean, and via vogue uk