Personally I prefer double-faced satin, but any pretty texture will do...
*images via pinterest
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Showing posts with label black. Show all posts
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...
Personally I prefer double-faced satin, but any pretty texture will do...
*images via pinterest
Personally I prefer double-faced satin, but any pretty texture will do...
*images via pinterest
CHIC LITTLE ENTRYWAYS
Currently obsessing over fresh + fantastic entryways like these...
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!).
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
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!).
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
Deliciously Dark
They promise me the days are in fact getting longer now, but when I leave the house and come back in total darkness day after day, I find that a little hard to believe.
Rather than let it drive me batty, I've decided to find inspiratino from it instead!
I'm certainly loving the uber-classic all black ensemble and the idea of sitting at such a sumptuous desk! Maybe the dark isn't so bad afterall.
Rather than let it drive me batty, I've decided to find inspiratino from it instead!
I'm certainly loving the uber-classic all black ensemble and the idea of sitting at such a sumptuous desk! Maybe the dark isn't so bad afterall.
Monday Work Wear {All in Zara}
We don't have a Zara in Seattle, and as of yet you still cannot shop online - and yet I still choose to torture myself with their monthly lookbooks - because they are always picture perfect.
You cannot go wrong with blush and black - and did you spy those square heels - love.
You can turn heads in fire engine red.
And this is what I would like as my new office uniform for, like, ever!
all images via Zara
Ah, that coat, the shoes, that bag?! Zara, do you hear me? COME TO SEATTLE!
You cannot go wrong with blush and black - and did you spy those square heels - love.
You can turn heads in fire engine red.
And this is what I would like as my new office uniform for, like, ever!
all images via Zara
Ah, that coat, the shoes, that bag?! Zara, do you hear me? COME TO SEATTLE!
{Black & White} Tasty Tuesday
I've got my fantasy kitchen pretty well pegged in my head, but when I see such a stunning example of the always-chic black & white checkered floor, I start to backpedal a bit.
kitchen via flor blog, recipe and food image via cannelle et vanille
It's a kitchen-look so delicious it makes me want to grab a spoon and dig right in. I think I'll stick with some mini chocolate cakes in equally stunning black and white and continue to mull over my kitchen design options for now.
And just remember, despite the absolutely stunning images above, when you're cooking, your food (nor you for that matter!) have to look beautiful to taste good (but a nice presentation can always help your cause a little!)
Recipe: Cherry, Almond and Chocolate Cake
175 grams almond paste
3 eggs
50 grams butter
90 grams bittersweet chocolate
30 grams flour
2 grams baking powder
cherries, pitted and cut into medium dice
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the almond paste with one egg with the paddle attachment. When this becomes a smooth mixture, add the rest of the eggs and switch to the whip attachment. Whip this for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
In the meantime, melt the butter and the chocolate over a double boiler. When the eggs have become thick and make a ribbon, turn the machine to low and add the melted chocolate and butter. Mix until combined.
Add the flour and baking powder and mix. Fold in the pieces of cherry.
Refrigerate the batter for a couple of hours. Pipe into molds (half way up) and bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. When the cake has almost set completely, place a whole cherry with its stem on top, let the cake finish baking for another 3 minutes or so.
kitchen via flor blog, recipe and food image via cannelle et vanille
It's a kitchen-look so delicious it makes me want to grab a spoon and dig right in. I think I'll stick with some mini chocolate cakes in equally stunning black and white and continue to mull over my kitchen design options for now.
And just remember, despite the absolutely stunning images above, when you're cooking, your food (nor you for that matter!) have to look beautiful to taste good (but a nice presentation can always help your cause a little!)
Recipe: Cherry, Almond and Chocolate Cake
175 grams almond paste
3 eggs
50 grams butter
90 grams bittersweet chocolate
30 grams flour
2 grams baking powder
cherries, pitted and cut into medium dice
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the almond paste with one egg with the paddle attachment. When this becomes a smooth mixture, add the rest of the eggs and switch to the whip attachment. Whip this for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
In the meantime, melt the butter and the chocolate over a double boiler. When the eggs have become thick and make a ribbon, turn the machine to low and add the melted chocolate and butter. Mix until combined.
Add the flour and baking powder and mix. Fold in the pieces of cherry.
Refrigerate the batter for a couple of hours. Pipe into molds (half way up) and bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. When the cake has almost set completely, place a whole cherry with its stem on top, let the cake finish baking for another 3 minutes or so.
Wedding Wednesday ~ Black {and white} Magic by Jose Villa
With another slew of friends' weddings on the docket I'm back to my old tricks - banking endless wedding shots for inspiration boards, color schemes and tips and tricks to help each bride-to-be.
When I came upon this shoot, styled by Le Fleur Weddings, it exceeded my inspiration worthy requirements. It made me do a double take. I wanted to dig into the detail of each shot - and each time I did, I spotted something I didn't notice before.
And really more than anything, I loved seeing a whimsical play on the black and white combo that went beyond the traditional look of buttoned up black tie.
photography by jose villa via le fleur weddings
And then I realized the photography is by our wedding photographer, the uber-genius Jose Villa.
No wonder it was love at first site!
Check out a recent feature on Style Me Pretty for more shots of the fabulous fete.
When I came upon this shoot, styled by Le Fleur Weddings, it exceeded my inspiration worthy requirements. It made me do a double take. I wanted to dig into the detail of each shot - and each time I did, I spotted something I didn't notice before.
And really more than anything, I loved seeing a whimsical play on the black and white combo that went beyond the traditional look of buttoned up black tie.
photography by jose villa via le fleur weddings
And then I realized the photography is by our wedding photographer, the uber-genius Jose Villa.
No wonder it was love at first site!
Check out a recent feature on Style Me Pretty for more shots of the fabulous fete.
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
A cheeky little hat? Totally optional. But I like it!*images by nicholas routzen
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.
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.
Monday Work Wear
It's been a tough few weeks in my world. Full of some high highs and some equally brutal lows. It's making me want to pull on a hard exterior in order to combat it all.
I'd feel much stronger if I could pull together an ensemble that is just a little rough around the edges.
A perfectly put together look can make all the difference in the world. Hope you're loving how you're looking and feeling today!
Back to Black
Alek recently did a post on black couches that turned my eye toward black accents. When done right, I think they can be rather sleek and sophisticated rather than mancave-like.
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
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
Sumptuous
I'm on my light and bright decor kick, but these bathrooms could very well get me to swing the other way.
via free form
I don't think I could live with dark interiors long-term, but I could handle a luscious sanctuary like these, couldn't you?
Three Times a Lady
Never underestimate the power of the killer accessory.
Be it a hot bag,
Fabulous hat (and hot bag)
Or rockin' coat (and fabulous hat and hot bag)
via {this is glamorous} and style sightings
With the right details, even the simplest t-and-jeans look takes on a whole new life.
I really need to find me that perfect bag! PS (I think pics 1 and 3 are the same girl!)
Beyond Black and White
There's nothing quite so classic as a black and white dress but I love how Jason Wu kicks it up a notch with a fabulous pattern (obviously I cannot get enough).
room source unknown
The dress I would rock in a heartbeat, but would I be brave enough for black walls and floors? I love to admire it...but I'm a little skeptical of living in it!
Back to Black
Cassandra may be having a color war over at coco+kelley, but the combo of muted neutrals with pops of black are ruling the day at Apt#34!
outfits: black magic bathing suit, j.mendell pre-fall 2009, paul & joe sister
rooms: domino mag, domino mag, the city sage
rooms: domino mag, domino mag, the city sage
Both you and your rooms are guaranteed to look hot!
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