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Dark & Light

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

I am currently reading The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and one of the things I love about it is the description of a magical circus rendered completely in only black and white. Black and white striped tents, monochromatic costumes and even only bright white fire. I think I have probably posted 10 times about black and white, but why not one more? I just love the most basic color combo to death- it always looks chic whether in a room or in an outfit. It’s making me a little regretful of my choice to do a navy sofa… but I change my mind all the time! :)

(my current favorite J.Crew scarf)

All via Pinterest

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Celerie Kemble: Black & White

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

MY NEW FAVORITE DESIGN BOOK EVA!!!!

For serious, y’all, go get it. It’s so good and chock full of so many ways to use the most basic color combo to make rooms look spectacular. In fact, I have abandoned all ideas previously conjured about my new apartment after reading this book cover to cover last night! It’s amazing to see the variety of styles that can be created using a black and white base- glam to country and everything in between. And of course, a dash of color here and there looks even MORE special when set against a monochromatic background! There is just something so soothing about a restrained palette- after a day filled with paint colors, fabric swatches and patterns I think I would fare best in a space free of ALL that!

With this kind of color palette it’s all about mixing textures! My components for a FABULOUS black and white based room are:

leather + distressed wood + marble + greek key + natural horn + brass/metal + velvet and tufting +sisal + linen + green plants + animal print/hide + black lacquered wood antiques + lucite or glass + skeepskin or flokati + mirror + GREAT ART= FABULOUS.

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Orange + Green

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

I typically never pair orange and green for fear that the immediate association is to a pumpkin. No one wants their outfit or room to remind someone of a giant gourd. Even during Halloween week! But then I saw this picture of Reese Witherspoon this morning and I’m LOVING her orange and green combo, which in turn inspired me to look for other spaces and places on Pinterest where it works as a color combo…and I am delighted with the results. Who knew!?