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

Thursday, January 07, 2016

Delicious Dark Interiors

I'm a Cancerian. This is an astrological sign ruled by the moon, whose symbol is the crab. We're talking about a nocturnal, inky-depths, sea creature, here. And there is nothing I love more than a small, dark, cozy space to which I can retreat when the mood strikes. Sure, I have my extroverted moments as well, but sometimes I just need my own little cave.

Remember my former art studio? I painted the walls black. This was a very controversial thing to do, since it was an art studio. Art studios are traditionally bright, well-lit spaces. I've since moved my studio into a different room. But honestly, I'm missing my black walls and the cocoon-y feeling they evoked.

I've been looking again at the dark and broody interiors designed by Abigail Ahern. Her work is unapologetically dark in hue. Sometimes she goes all the way, painting the trim, the walls, the ceilings and anything that will stand still in dark shades of indigo, midnight, mulberry and coal. I'm a fan, to say the least. I think I might need to pull an Amy Winehouse and go 'back to black' in my studio. Check out the inspiring gallery of photos below.

















Thursday, October 09, 2014

Re-Purposed Hendrick's Gin Bottle


What to do with all the empty Hendrick's bottles sitting in the recycle container.
Oh... okay... maybe that's just me.



via The Spotted Door


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Wednesday, October 08, 2014

Black & White | Two-Tone Wall

Hello, dear readers.
I'm contemplating a two-toned black and white wall for an art studio.
Thoughts?
Cool?
Silly?
Dynamic?
Overwrought?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Here are some examples:

















And another idea - color block at the top instead of the bottom.



Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Palate Cleanser

I love masculine rooms decorated with natural materials like linen, wood and stone. Add the simple beauty of wabi sabi design and you'll create the perfect vibe.










Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Black Kitchens

Sometimes, when I'm cataloguing my favorite images on Pinterest, a pattern appears. I look at what I've compiled and realize that I have penchant for purple floral arrangements or some such thing. Today's ah-ha moment? I became aware that half of my kitchen photos had black walls or cabinetry. Black kitchens. Evidently I love them.


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