Black and White (and a bit in between) by Celerie Kemble

 

 

I am a firm believer in the use of black in design, I am sure we all know that.  I think it gives that classic clean edge that every space needs.  I put this book on my Christmas list this year (I am a design book junkie) and I completely LOVE it!  I am amazed by how many of the photos in the book I have used here on the blog. 

Celerie Kemble did a great job in bringing some great interiors together and she even has a chapter devoted to my sweet grey!!  So I have still got to read more of it but I thought I would let you all know that it is a great hard copy of some really great design photos out there with some great content on design itself brought to you in a very down to earth way.

Also, I added a little design library link on the bottom of the blog if you are looking for some great inspiration in hard copy most of my favorites are there!

 

The Business of Design book signing

 

Last night I was lucky enough to attend a wonderful book signing for Keith Granet at Molly Wood Garden Design.  Molly is the sweetest and we seem to see one another EVERYWHERE!  Her shop and offices are in a little house and are so well done- I love it there and always seem to find something special to come home with not to mention she is a fantastic Landscape Designer.  I am dying over this vase in the first picture..  must need to go on my Christmas list!

I grabbed a copy of his book a little while back and have only had a chance to read a little bit of it.  It was fantastic to hear him speak about design as a business and our industry in general.  I definitely need to read it cover to cover because he made so pretty great points about the value of hiring a designer and how we should be letting our clients know this.

 

Molly and Keith

 

I think Keith's book is a must have for anyone who is just starting in design or has been working in the field.  It is full of great information about Design as a business and why we should treat it as such.

 

(soo sorry about the picture quality.. just a little point and shoot)

 

Shop greige in Renovation Style!!

 

I was so excited to find out that Marie's house was featured in Renovation Style this month!  A few months back I posted pictures of her beautiful home that was featured in Capital Style magazine.  Well, after that she was contacted by Renovation Style and her home has been photographed once again!  I am so excited for her- she did an amazing job!  One of our art pieces is noted in the magazine which is so exciting for me too!  

     

  Winter Stallion is one of my favorites!

New Lighting from Arteriors

 

I am totally loving all of the new pieces from Arteriors, these are just a few of my favorites!!!

You can tell I am partial to the darker finishes right now.  I am looking forward to next week as we get closer to the holidays things get busier but much more fun around here!  We will be having a giveaway from one of our wonderful sponsors here on greige and some updates.

I hope you are having  great weekend so far!

images via Arteriors

Current obsession: Mark Alexander Fabrics for Romo

 

When I was up at the PDC a few weeks ago I found some Mark Alexander fabrics and I am completely in love with them.  They are soft, made in a wonderful group of colors with fresh and beautiful patterns.

I cannot wait to show you what I plan to make with them!!  So fun!

images via romo

Cisco Brothers Los Angeles

I have been working with Cisco Brothers for the past 10 years and I have never been disappointed!  Their attention to detail and beautiful styles are what make them one of my all time favorites as well as my go to companies when I am designing a project. 

I have been using these hand blown jug lamps in a bunch of my projects as of late- so pretty either lit or unlit. 

I was in their home store in LA a few months back to pull fabrics and took a few pictures..  They have showrooms all over - I highly suggest you check them out if you can!

 

images by Christina for greige

Pink accents

 

The power of color is so amazing even when it is a subtle use.  The pink in both of these spaces is just so. 

I hope your week is off to a good start!

images via pinterest and house beautiful

Inspiration (commercially speaking)

 

I am knee deep in the process of designing a commercial space right now and I am completely inspired by the work of AvroKO.  We are taking the darker library approach with an industrial modern twist.  I am excited to use some wood flooring treatments for paneling on the walls and adding a brick to the space to create a sense of age that is not already there.  All of the details are like a layering effect in the space.  I have found so many ideas and they are all swimming around up there just waiting to get down on paper and made in physical forms.

It should be fun to say the least!

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images via AvroKO