With Thanksgiving over, and New Orleans life settling in to a rhythm, I have a
moment to discuss my current [color] obsession. Grey. or Charcoal. or Dark blue-y grey or soft silvery grey. I love them all. I think it is a way for me to
have color in my life with out having to commit to a "color". Also, it makes me feel moody and dramatic.
In Orlando, we had the most
delicious shade of charcoal grey in our bathroom. Partnered with burlap. (thanks Imogen)
I loved it soo much. Now, I am working on bringing some
shades of grey [sorry couldn't help it] to Nola. Until then here are some of my
inspiration pieces:
This is my absolute favorite. I love
everything and want all of it instantly transported to my home. please and
thank you. In addition to the color choices I love the architectural lamps with
dark shades. The crazy deep bed sofa that really wants me to curl up and
read a good book on it. The wall hanging. Everything is right.
I like the softness of this grey
room. It is not as moody as the dark one but still brings a really romantic
feeling home. And the walls. love! I in my mind this is what happens when you live in a 500 yr old
villa and I support it.
Such a bright cheerful room. I love the grey added
to all that white. Makes me feel clean and fresh. Country cottage with wide
painted pine floors and touches of gray to keep it from feeling sterile
Some might call this black but I say
dark charcoal. Black is harsh while greys are softer. The wall paper is the
best thing. Really, the whole room is great. I like the randomness of the
picture placement. Casual and unfussy. (PS. i think that mirror might just be
same as the ones in Imogen's bathroom...)
I love this nursery. Pale grey-
better than white or sickly pink/blue some require to denote gender. The yellow
adds the needed color (i would remove the print pillow) The whole room is mod
and calming and peaceful. Not sure I understand the changing table ON the crib
but that might just be because I am short? [Imogen tells me that a. I am short and b. it is a thing.] And how great is the school desk!
Now this is moody. Love the molding and ceiling painted out the same. The sofa looks comfy and the pink is just the right bright addition- and I appreciate the limited placement. I might not love the pillows but the rest is great.
Ultimately, I have only reinforced
my love of greys. Dark room or light fulled room. Doesn't matter grey is the
way I want to add color that doesn't punch you in the face. But also isn't a
beige or white.
pen.
