illustration via Nate Hanson
Snow falling at dusk is one of my absolute favorite times. Everything is softened and clean feeling- even the grays.
gray
color inspiration: charcoal and blush
photo via Laura Zalenga
I finally found it. My perfect bedroom color scheme-dark and moody, but still somehow refreshingly calm and uplifting.
I know a lot of people tend to gravitate towards bright spaces- and I do too, kind of, when it comes to places like the kitchen or a bathroom. But aside from those areas (and sometimes even in those too) I always seem to fall hard for the dark, industrial, almost grittiness of charcoals, blacks, and greys. (Ever notice almost all of my photos are on a black background despite the industry standard of using white?) They remind me of figure drawing classes in college- where everything from your charcoal covered hands to the polished concrete floors were dark. The only light available was found peering in from beneath the studio door or the one spotlight on the model you were drawing.
Come to think of it, the scientific illustration/graphic design building was pretty dark too. Beautiful huge windows with gorgeous natural light, balanced perfectly with cold metal stairwells, worn wide plank floors, and computer labs completely pitch black apart from the eerily glowing screens of 24 Macs. Everything seemed to tell a story and have a purpose. Funny how those experiences define your style, isn't it? If only I could find a way to live in the Tanner Building. (Which I guess I technically did for roughly 4 years of my life.)
Color Inspiration: charcoal and fire engine red
mad men photo via vanity fair, lucky strike ad via here, bottles via martha stewart
I love how bold this combination is (annnd I kind of love that it includes Jon Hamm as Don Draper.)
Color Inspiration: ballerina pink, Bordeaux crimson, and dove grey
flowers via 29 blackstreet dove grey shoes via this is glamorous, max wagner balloon photo via cup of jo
Colors ranging from ballerina pinks into deep Bordeaux crimson lend a dose of romanticism, while the dove grey brings in a touch of sophistication. I love how easy this color scheme is on the eyes, while still evoking a sense of drama to an event or space.
color inspiration: rainy day grey
Interior photo by Polly Wreford, nap photo via le love, storm photo via tec petaja, cloud cookies via forty sixth at grace
I woke up this morning to a beautiful sunshine filled day, but by mid afternoon the clouds had rolled in followed soon after by a thunderstorm. Before I knew it, I was creating a board centered around stormy clouds, grey interiors, and cumulus cloud cookies. And for good measure, I went ahead and threw in a photo capturing my favorite rainy day activity-mid day naps.
Plum, Blush and Fog
in Decorations, Weddings
I think half the fun is coming up with the names of colors :)
And yes, I'm still on a purple kick.
This board plays up the vintage qualities of purple- utilizing more subdued shades of the color mixed with foggy grays and almost white blushes. Maybe it's the flower shop window or the simplicity of the cake, but this board completely reminds me of Paris. To me, it's a place where even the foggiest of days are magical and full of beauty.
row 1: flower adornments via violise lunn, dress via ritzy bee
row 2: dress via anthropologie, window shop photo and bedroom photo via the paris apartment
row 3: boutonniere via $10,000 wedding, cake via the knot