black & white – Kimberly Reuther

September 19, 2014January 7, 2017

#colorcrush: black & white

2014 has found me a bit obsessed with black & white, stripes mainly, but all spaces with the classic hues in dual contrast have enamored me of late…it seems I see it everywhere I look! Black & white will never go out of style and the ways in which it can be utilized in design and life are endless.

The stripes, especially, speak to the duality of human nature and are a metaphor of the inner conflict we face. But heck, they just look fantastic!! So, here are several images to inspire you as well as a few new products on the market offering the classic juxtaposition of black & white. Happy Designing!

elle-26-oscar-de-la-renta — Oscar De la Renta Dress – Does it get any better than this look?

Dios de los Muertos Plates from Crate & Barrel

May 8, 2010March 30, 2017

My Dream Kitchen

I admit, I don’t like to cook. Mainly, because I don’t know how to “whip up” a creation and I don’t like to do things where I don’t excel. I do, however, know how to “whip up” a creative environment.

Without owning my own home, remodeling my kitchen is not in the immediate future. But someday in a place far, far away… i will own a kitchen inspired by these elements. Hopefully, inspiring someone else to cook!

April 16, 2010March 30, 2017

Things I love – Black & White – Part 1

So, if you don’t know me, you have no idea how much I love the combination of black and white and how classic and timeless it is. Also very versatile, it can be upscale or whimsical, depending on the application. (I am also crazy with a capital C for the color red but I will leave that for another entry.)

I am also loving the chevron pattern trend which is of course the rug I am slowly saving my pennies to afford at West Elm (see below).

Well, I have just discovered a few other fun black & white pieces to covet…Let me know if you like them, too!

zigzag rug - West Elm — how fabulous will this look in my living room? Zig Zag Rug from West Elm

dottie swoop seat — seriously adorable!! Dottie Chair from PB Teen

black platter liberty of london — LOVE IT!!! Libery of London for Target – Melamine Platter

melamine dinnerware west elm — Durable & Fabulous – West Elm’s Melamine Outdoor Dinnerware

black jet set tote — Just ordered it, can’t wait to wear it all the time! Black Dot Jet Set Tote from PB Teen

bloom flower ring black — Who doesn’t need this timeless addition to your jewelry collection? Bloom Flower Ring – Stella & Dot

liberty of london for target b&w frame — Show off family photos in style & for super cheap! Liberty of London for Target

melamine jungle tray west elm — Don’t forget the tray! Jungle Flower Tray from West Elm

June 30, 2009January 8, 2013

“The One” Table Lamps, Part Deux

I’m back on the search for the “perfect” lamp. Lamps have a huge impact on a room and can really tie in a lot of other elements or simply make a statement of their own. Here are some more to fall in love with…

Arteriors - Off White/Black Cadence Lamp