2 Inspiration: Black Walls

You know I'm a fan of black accent walls.  These two examples are crazy good.  Using black on the rear wall of a staircase makes the slope wall pop, adding dimension to the room. Painting a wall behind a workspace black especially when the rest of the room is light works so well.

3 We Moved!

We moved to our new beach house!!  I hate that things have been so slow around here, but the have been anything but in the real world.  We got all moved out of our old apartment, and are working on getting settled in our new one.  As you can see I've made some progress in my bedroom...We decided we couldn't live without our dark accent walls.  I honestly love the black wall(s) even better in this space, it made a huge difference in the way the room felt.  I also made one furniture purchase: an Alex from Ikea...which I have always wanted.

We are already enjoying our new neighborhoo, Redondo Beach (right near the Hermosa Beach line).  It kind of feels like Cali and NOLa had a baby. We can't wait to get out an explore some more.  While I work to get back to a routine, be sure to follow me on instagram to see what is going on... (My username is blackwhiteyello.)

1 Joanna Laajisto

JWT Advertising Agency in Helsinki, Finland from Joanna Laajisto.

Found thank to Emmas Design Blog.

1 Nionio.

Trays, chopping boards, and tea towels...all great.  From Nionio. 

1 Etsy Guest Curator

I am completely honored to be included as a Guest Curator on the Etsy Blog today...check out my awesome finds here. 

0 Lateral File Bench

Love this idea.  I have an obsession with lateral files.

Found thanks to Emmas Design Blog.  Styled by Lotta Agaton.  Photographed by Pia Ulin. 

1 Neon Cushions from Ferm Living

These neon cushions from Ferm Living are great. I especially like the herringbone one. 

0 Inspiration...

For our new apartment!!! 

We found out this weekend that we got the apartment we wanted in Redondo Beach.  Although there are things that we will miss about our current apartment, we are very excited about our new adventure.

1. Black and white living room. Found thanks to Design Shimmer. 
2. Bar cart and art wall
3. Jessica Sutton Graphic Design's office in Boston 
4. Rue Magazine (Anniversary Issue 2011). Design by Andi Potamkin. Photographed by Emily Anderson.
5. Outdoor space by Shareen Joel from Inside Out Magazine. 

3 This Sofa...

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? I NEED this sofa. Actually I will take this whole room.

Found thanks to and photo by Emmas Design Blog. From her visit to Annedal 2012.

2 The Through Side Table from Plastolux

The Through Side Table from Plastolux...is simply fantastic.  

Available for purchase at the Plastolux Store. 

1 Phase Wired Coffee Table

Phase Wired Coffee Table. Circular coffee table with smoked grey glass top. Powder coated solid steel tubing frame with sloped angles.

Found thanks to Gregory Hahn's Pinterest. 

0 Bedroom Inspiration

So, I think I may have hinted before that we were having some issues with our apartment.  Basically we have been having a pest control issue for months at this point.  Our little, um...friends, who we lovingly named Rat Ghost and Vern are quite persistent and smart (unlike the management of our complex).  After patiently, but frustratingly, dealing with this problem we have to move out.  So...we have been on a mad hunt to find a new apartment.  

Given this, you can probably understand why I needed some nice calming inspiration today...

1. Found thanks to Emmas Design Blogg.
2. Azzedine Alaia's paris apartment.  Found thanks to SFGirlbyBay via Trendland. 
3. (Credit to be added)
4. Found thanks to Likainen Parketti.
5.  Found thanks to Skona Hem. 

1 I Need This Table:

Table by Darrell Landrum for Avard American 1950's

Found thanks to Jamie Derringer on Pinterest. 

1 Neon Yellow Air Plant Pods

These Neon Yellow Air Plant Pods from Bird and Feather are just awesome.  

0 Lou Mora and Sarah Yates Sneak Peek from Design Sponge

I included this image from Lou Mora and Sarah Yates's lovely Los Angeles home in my pool house wish list post, but their home is too good not to share more.  As you know I am a big fan of homes that have black walls, a mix of clean mid century pieces mixed with warm cozier items, and feel really happy without having too much stuff.  This home totally fits the bill.

Images from Sneak Peek: Lou Mora and Sarah Yates on Design Sponge.

0 Browne Street House

This isn't exactly a pool house, more of a house with a pool.  But imagine it on a smaller scale; I think it would work perfectly.  Also, that island is genius.


Browne Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects.  Found thanks to The Contemporist. 

1 A Pool House in Vermont

This pool house feels a lot warmer and more woodsy than my imaginary pool house is in my head.  But I like it. Love that black kitchen and all the great entertaining space.  


Pool and Pool House in Stowe, Vermont by H. Keith Wagner.  Photography by Westphalen.

0 Jonathan Adler's Shelter Island House

Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's Shelter Island House from Architectural Digest.  

1 A Black Wall and Some Turquoise and Yellow...

My pool house would like to have a black wall, a comfy reading chair, and yellow and turquoise pops of color.


Turquoise Chair room found thanks to Emily Henderson.
Former home of Lou Mora and Sarah Yates.  Found thanks to Design Sponge.

0 A Yellow Door?

Does my hypothetical pool house want to have a yellow door?  I think yes.


Check on the rest of this house here.  It's good.


Orrong House from Australian architect Noxon Giffen. Photography by Shannon McGrath. Found thanks to Desire to Inspire and Apartment Diet.