hue hoo {black}

I have to admit that I have never really had a love affair with the color black as some others do.  I know, I know, it is a neutral ... blah blah blah.  But for the longest time {mainly my 20's} I just couldn't find much use for black in my wardrobe.  However, over the past few weeks I have found myself becoming infatuated with black's uncanny ability to make other colors pop.  I was in the the frame of mind that black was too harsh but now I can see that it simply makes a statement of gratitude when paired with other seemingly innocuous colors.  There seems to be a new wardrobe staple for my 30's emerging from the abyss.

Forever 21 stone jewelry, $15

A Pop of Color Face Pillow IV 
J.Crew suede heels, $198
Forever 21 dress, $28
Around the World Key Bamboo Lamp
Zara studded clutch, $90
J Crew cotton belt, $20

cov8t {timeless}

1. Baublebar tortoise chain, $40
2. Zara sandals, $50
3. Madewell lace top, $68

4. Jennifer Fisher skull cuff, $350
5. Madewell Drifter Shades, $50
6. J Crew leather satchel bag, $278
7. Clinique Runway Coral, $15
8. Madewell wedge heels, $188

palettes

Renoir

I came across this article describing the different techniques that well-known artists of the past used to arrange the color on their palettes - I know what you are thinking, BOR-ING.  However, it is one of the most intriguing art history articles that I have read in quite some time.  The way an artist arranges the colors on his palette explains the way he visualizes the use of color in his work.  People don't normally think about the preliminary steps of actually getting your paints ready to create a work of art.  Some artists mix as they go along while some artists mix all of their colors before even starting the work.  The spontaneous vs. the controlled.  I personally am so controlling over my real life that when it comes to painting I mix as I go ... letting my mind be free to choose as I see fit with each situation that my brush runs into ... art is the one aspect of my life in which I don't want to think ahead.  Seeing all of these famous palettes made me really think about my own and how I want people to see it in the future.

Van Gogh

Degas

Seurat

Delacroix

cov8t {pattern}

1. Isometric Maillot, $128
2. Havana Stool, $66
3. OTTE sleeveless top, $165
4. Navy Chevron Dog Bowl, $39
5. Racer back tank top, $13
6. Blue and white blouse,$40
7. Achroma Angles Pouch, $58
8. Zara jellies, $90

color block {cardigan}

Lust
Must

spontaneous {inspiration}

I found this cheetah rug for 85% off yesterday and I snapped it up ... for a cool $58 (it is a 5 x 8 rug that will go in any room).  Not being a spontaneous purchaser made this an uneasy buy at first but as I began perusing my cache of inspiration I quickly became excited about all of the possibilities this rug will bring to our house.  I am hoping to make it work in the master bedroom for the time being or maybe switching it for the cow hide in my office.  Oh my imagination is just running wild (no pun intended).

Serendipity Cheetah Rug

1. Porcelain Peacock Vase
2. Pink Patent Leather Books
3. Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack4. Key Bamboo Lamp
5. Metallic Diamond Handwoven Pillow
6. Mint Leather Stool

mellow {yellow}

* images via pinterest