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BLACKANDWHITE

I can't blog about what's on our walls without pointing out how much of our walls (and other spaces) are covered with black and white art. It was never something I made a conscious decision to be in love with, but clearly, I am. Homemade or purchased, black and white is usually a win for our space.

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I think part of finding your style is having a strong understanding for what you like. The patterns I love for my home are usually the same patterns that I love in my closet or love in my paper projects. I chose my wedding colors by looking through my flickr favorites for the photos that jumped out at me (turned out they were the warm, sun-drenched oranges). I decorated my bedroom by looking for repeating colors in my styled home category on Pinterest.

Black and white is clearly something I am comfortable with and so it's become a go to when I am looking to make or purchase something new. Of course, I am attracted to other color combinations, but if I know I'm going to invest a lot of time or money into something, it's unlikely I'll tire of good old black and white.

credits for the above photos, in order : poster size print made by me and printed by office depot, DIY state silhouettee, Austin Kleon for 20×200, DIY painted pot, DIY painted wine bottle on canvas, mini bus roll by Kal Bartestki, DIY song lyric canvas, Crate & Barrel pillow, DIY word art, Ork Posters! brain art, DIY chevron headboard, DIY yarn vases, Crate & Barrel rug, Orange & Park California print w/ Pottery Barn frame, Ikea curtains, DIY knit blanket.

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11 responses to “on our walls / black and white.”

  1. Pink Ronnie Avatar

    You make black and white look amazing.
    Ronnie xo

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  2. Michael - Innkeeper Avatar

    You creativity in amazing! I’m a new follower and it was fun discovering how you created a lot of this work yourself!
    You make crafting practical. That my friend is a true skill! Just lovely.

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  3. Sonja Avatar

    I like – I like – I likeβ™₯

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  4. Jill Kane Avatar

    I totally get the allure of black & white – I use it a lot too around my place. Hey – thanks much for that link to Ork Posters. I noticed this great St. Paul print in lululemon last week and it turns out it’s an Ork! I love maps, too. Score!

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  5. Robyn :) Avatar
    Robyn :)

    I love the California print with the city names.

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  6. Ashlee Avatar

    I love every single one of these pieces! So many amazingly neat pieces in such a simple palette! Black and white is such a classic!

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  7. J3SS1C4 Avatar

    Black and white is such a classic colour palette… I’m in love with it too. It’s one of those combinations that is super easy to add pops of colour to, which is why I love it so much!

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  8. mel Avatar
    mel

    love it, love it, love it, you are so inspiring. I have already printed and framed your groucho marx quote and have it hanging in my study. Cannot wait to see what else you have in your home πŸ™‚

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  9. mel Avatar
    mel

    and I just ordered two Karl Bartestki prints πŸ™‚ I am definitely a big black and white fan πŸ™‚

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  10. Skye Avatar

    I didn’t think I liked black and white very much, but all your stuff looks awesome! I need to reconsider πŸ™‚

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  11. Ruth Avatar

    Love this post, and LOVE B&W!

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