Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Board#152: Textured Ivory

Now I'm sure it won't come as a huge surprise to long time readers that I'm not the hugest fan of black and white. I don't wear a lot of black, and I don't even feature a lot of black in my work. Saying that when the white is warmed up to ivory it's a whole other story. It has such a classic elegance to it, and I especially love it when used with lots of gorgeous textures, lace, wood, textured paper stock. With a couple of pale neutral shades it keeps it so much more interesting that straight forward black and white (sorry to all you die hard b&w lovers!!).

Photos from top left; Girl in lace dress | Olivia Graham, Houndstooth suit | Jessica Claire, Bouquet | unknown source
2nd row; Invite | via Martha Stewart Weddings, Compasses | unknown source
3rd row; Dressing room | via Style Notes, Birds eggs | Fraeulein Klein, Bridal Party |

17 comments:

  1. ooohhh... gorgeous... can you tell me where the dress in the top left corner is from?!

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  2. this is so lovely. But then again, you pair a classic color palette and throw in some lace, you've got me! I love the idea of adding some pale neutral shades to add a bit more interest - it's still classic but with a more modern twist. Love.

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  3. Classy and classic great board as always Kate!!!

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  4. honestly, if i could find a way to live in your boards just for a few minutes each day i would. talk about calming and comfort - i love it!

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  5. I'm obsessed with this board and the way you made these neutrals so warm with color!

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  6. Oh my goodness - this palette is truly classic and I'm loving all the texture.

    xo, chrissy

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  7. I have to say i agree with you when it comes to black... I'm really not a fan, either!! However the way you combine the colors and textures on this board is truly inspiring and i find myself thinking "it's beautiful"!!!

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  8. I'm a sucker for black and white in real life, but this board has completely changed the way I feel about it in a wedding context-gorgeous!

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  9. absolutely amazing - loving this classic black and white combo with the inclusion of the pale neutral shades. It's stunning.

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  10. I love when neutral palettes feel warm! This is gorgeous and so classy!

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  11. This is a beautiful board! So classic. I LOVED the bouquet and the watches.

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  12. That first photo is absolutely divine. Love this!!

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  13. Huge black and white lover with a few pops of color. This board is amazing. The colors and the textures are perfect...as always!

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  14. Love the checked jacket, lovely colours.

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Hello! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I love to hear your feedback and will reply when I can. Have a great day! Kate