Thursday, March 17, 2011

The Power of Black & White

I've often pondered of the beauty of black and white.  It is such a stark but dramatic combination.  Black and white.  It's fearless, classic, edgy and it's not for the meek and mild but it is oh so dramatic!  I love to see a black wall somewhere unexpected like a kitchen or powder room.  It works for guys and for girly girls like me!  


elle decor
 
elle decor

anne ross designs

january jones and a little versace
 I heart black and white photography. This shot by Mario Testino would make a "man" buy a handbag.

gwyneth paltrow hampton's kitchen

timeless paper

timeless paper

donatella versace's apartment

bette davis eyes
A marathon of black and white movies on a lazy Sunday is one of my guilty pleasures. One of my all time favourites is "All About Eve" with the great Bette Davis.

 AMY  GOES "BACK TO BLACK..."
                                             
& WHITE


12 comments:

  1. I am such a sucker for black and white palettes. Gwyneth's kitchen is to die for!

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  2. Hi Cristina... what a happy discovery I've made stumbling upon your blog! I'm a self-confessed 'white' girl but have a secret love of dark, moody interiors! I'm particularly smitten with Donatella's apartment... the detailing is heaven!

    Angela x

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  3. love love love it!!!!
    great style
    follow u now!
    xoxo=P

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  4. It is truly hard to go wrong with black and white. It such a great backdrop for so many bold colours. Great post

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  5. I am a sucker for black and white...it's so dramatic! There truly is no substitute! :)

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  6. thx for stopping by my blog today! i'm adoring yours too! JUST as much as i love color... I LOVE B&W ! nice to meet you!

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  7. Thanks for having visited, and for the lovely comment!

    The design in the bedroom, kitchen, and office are amazing!

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  8. I find myself falling in love with black walls lately. This just confirmed the obsession

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  9. Muchas gracias everyone we love to hear your feedback! It's also lovely to see that we are all in agreement about the beauty, magic and power of a black and white palette. C'est magnifique!

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  10. Okay. GP's kitchen is to die for! I'm so happy you found my blog and said hello- I'm loving what I have seen on yours Ooo La. There is just something about black and white that is so classy. I just helped my friends paint thier master bedroom matte black and it looks so fantastic. Also, I really enjoyed your post below about your artist friend. Lovely lovely work. Thank you for sharing. I am a bit of an arist myself, but mostly portriats! Do stop by and say hello again!

    xo Jessica Rae
    {lovely ugly design}
    http://lovelyuglydesign.blogspot.com/
    http://jessicaraesommer.blogspot.com

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