home about me our home

Thursday, July 5, 2012

How About A Little Black and White For Your Day?!

   





It is no secret I ♥♥♥ black and white. I have used it as an accent in my home for years, and I don’t think I will ever quit using it in my own personal design.

If I see something in black and white I will almost always stop to see what it is, and how I could apply it in my home.

I love touches of black and white, but I also have a secret desire to paint a room all black with white moldings…..














My use of black and white is a little more light handed….


The entry and guest bathroom flooring is black and white marble.

In the guest bathroom is where you will see the most black and white in my home…….










Even the exterior of my home has a light touch of black and white……..


I used a black and white  awning stripe as a curtain to accent my small porch area.



In the striped dining room I chose to use black in the chandelier, pedestals and the monograms on the chair covers.

As you can see my home is decorated in Spring-like colors, but I still chose to ground it with a touch of black and white.

I use black picture frames, and I also use some black accents in decorative items such as lighting……


Black and white will always be a favorite of mine. If you are afraid to use it as a major player in your home, use it as I have, and use it with a light touch.

If you would like to see more black and white inspiration you can go to my Pinterest boards and get lots of ideas on how to use black and white! Just click on the words below!


 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Our Fourth Of July Meal


Appetizer
Tomato Bruschetta




Salad
Mango, Avocado, Arugula with Spicy Orange Vinaigrette


Main Course
Barbecued Ribs and Chili-lime sweet corn





Dessert
Custard Tart with Fresh Berries




 Wishing all of my wonderful readers a………….

  
 

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

How Will YOU Display Your Colors?

 



RED,WHITE, and BLUE


Sometimes big is just BETTER!






A ride around town displaying your colors proudly might be the key.




Wearing stripes and tying it up with a red and blue scarf will work nicely.




How about a beautiful display of your colors in a yummy dessert for all to see, and enjoy?





Taking simple striped straws and adding a blue flag would be a great idea, and simple to do.




You can always greet your guest with a display of stars from our beautiful flag on your lawn by using a stencil, and flour.




If you plan on having the all American hotdog make a flag display by making your own star shaped potato chips, and placing them in a blue bowl.




Even your drinks can display your colors proudly!




Even cookies can display your colors proudly, and deliciously!






Hang our flag proudly on your home.


How ever you decide to display your colors remember to display them with pride!!


To see more displays of our colors go to my Pinterest board for the Fourth of July HERE!