Black, White and Pastel

Trudy Crane May 23, 2014

Love this look with the sharp contrast of black and white with the softness of pastel. Just a touch of pink or grey added into a black and white space or even when dressing up and outfit can change the whole look. Don't you love these pastel dishes with the black bowls in the collection...really I just need to try this with a few pieces of my own ceramics collection.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!

Linking with Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home. A Delightsome Life

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Fashion and Decor

Trudy Crane September 11, 2013

It seems to me that the clothes I like best are very often a reflection of the houses I love. They are all neutral tone, kinda loose and comfy and, more often than not, have a shot of blue for good measure. I love grey, white and camel together and homes that have those tones really speak to me. I don't actually wear a lot of denim or have any in my home but I like what denim represents....a relaxed mood and natural fabrics. I am really finding there are some great fashions this fall so it should be fun dressing for the season. I am still hanging onto the summer mood but am getting more ready to pull out some sweaters after writing this post!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with: Savvy Southern Style, No Minimalist Here, Timewashed, The 36th Avenue, A Delightsome Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, Shabby Art Boutique, French Country Cottage, Rooted in Thyme, Common Ground-Do, My Romantic Home, The Dedicated House, Mod Vintage Life, The Charm of Home, Redoux

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Inspiration In White: Zinc

Trudy Crane March 18, 2013

The look of any zinc pot, frame, mirror...well anything really.. feels instantly French. Such a warm and beautiful metal it only looks better with age and patina. As I was researching zinc I realized how versatile this material can be and I especially like seeing it used on counter tops in the kitchen. Very stain resistant and easy to clean it can add so much to the look but it is also a rather soft material and can be prone to scratching so something to think about before installing. (Do any of you have zinc counters? I would love to know if you like them!)

My favourite use of zinc though is in pots and finials. Although zinc is generally fairly resistant to rusting, if left outdoors for long, it does begin to change in colour which I think just adds to the character and beauty of the piece. I often see zinc items for sale at Dreamy Whites and Atelier de Campagne so go over to their sites to take a look!

Here are a few photos I found of some lovely zinc pieces...

Enjoy!

Trudy

via: Dreamy Whites, Atelier de Campagne, Restoration Hardware,, petit-jardin-secret.tumblr.com, thisivyhouse.tumblr.com, flashdecor.livejournal.com, llamasvalley.blogspot.nl, thegiftsoflife.tumblr.com

Linking with: Mod Vintage Life, The Dedicated House, Savvy Southern Style, Timewashed, The 36th Avenue, A Delightsome Life, French Country Cottage, My Romantic Home

Interiors: Cool Beauty

Trudy Crane February 12, 2013

This incredible house in Iceland is so cool with the icy white against the grey. I think if I was ever to get rid of my white walls, this is the colour I would do....as you know I love grey and I find the white pops so well against this colour. There are so many ornate touches with the carved mirrors, the crest on the fireplace and the gold on the bed. The mix is so well done, barn, French, Scandinavian..but it all works. The kitchen is simply sublime with the small settee, large mirror and the two side tables..LOVE it!

Enjoy!

Trudy

Linking with : Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, A Delightsome Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, The 36th Avenue, The Charm of Home, Common Ground Do, Rooted in Thyme, Redoux, Shabby Art Boutique, My Romantic Home

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Interiors: Layers of Grey and White

Trudy Crane January 19, 2013

I have posted about my love for grey before but it is a love affair that continues so I need to share again....grey is not only perfect in the home but I love to wear grey as well. I have so many grey sweaters that my closet looks frankly ridiculous. (does anyone need that many grey sweaters). Grey, black, beige and white....pretty much like my decor. I love the depth of grey and how mixing different greys can look in a room. It is like white in the way that layers of different whites in a room can have so much impact. Take a look at a few spaces layered in grey and a few grey outfits as well....