Thursday, October 20, 2011

Decorating with Black

"Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering from the nightly shore-
Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!'
Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore.'"
                                   ~Edgar Allan Poe

    I told myself that black was definitely not one of my favorite colors and then I went to my closet and realized just how much of my wardrobe consists of black silky skirts, black dresses, blouses, and tops. My most favorite necklace is an Edwardian lavalier with an onyx oval in the center. I also tend towards black shoes and purses because they go with everything. Black can be a very elegant shade - fascinating in its simplicity. When I started searching I found that there were many beautiful black items to decorate your home and yourself with. Sometimes the appeal is in the fact that black can be a little bit stark and eye-catching. I have gathered some wonderful pictures of black items from etsy - pieces of art, furniture, accessories, jewelry, and more that I hope you will enjoy looking through. Maybe you will even be inspired to add that singular black piece to your decor or wardrobe. I have also included a picture I drew for my sister of Wednesday Addams from the Addams family and a youtube recording of Natalia Kills reciting Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven. I also just want to say thankyou to everyone who left me lovely comments about my Costumes! It was so wonderful to read them all and hear what you had to say - I was very touched! Thankyou to the people who visited for the first time too! Have a great weekend!





 




























DRAWING BY JENNELISE
1. Paris Couture Antiques
2. Shabby McFabby
3. RedEnvelopeGifts 
4. Vintage Twisted
5. robinhoodcouture
6. simplychiclily
7. Havetohaveit
8. The Brooch Boutique
9. PrettyMyDrink
10. Vintage Paige
11. Esther From the Sticks
12. Eve's Eye
13. Aunt Sue's Vintage
14. VitaNostra
15. Autena
16. Presse Dufour
17. Bonzie
18. Wrapped In Clover
19. sintwister
20. TRW painted
21. Nature's Heavenly Art
22. Fallen Angel Brass
23. Helena Aleixo Glamour
24. Kathy Fornal
25. Imagine Studio
26. Shabby McFabby
27. Back Thennish Vintage
28. Impero London
29. Moonlightphotography
30. Painted Cottages
31. Novel Creations
32. Drawing by Jennelise
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19 comments:

  1. vintage paigeOctober 21, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    So many wonderful choices! I love black, and I love that black leather jacket! Thank you for including my brooch.

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  2. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Such a beautiful collection. Thank you for featuring black!

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  3. Aunt SueOctober 21, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Thank you for putting this lovely collage of black together and including my Victorian Mourning Black Jet Carved Rose.
    ~ AuntSuesVintage

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  4. POP goes my VintageOctober 21, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    This is striking! Your Noir finds are quite unique.
    Nicole

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  5. Alicia @ boylerpfOctober 21, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    WOW...what classic black finds! I would love to languish in the black bed...so many stunning finds!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Lovely!!

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  7. Emily@VitaNostraOctober 21, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Gorgeous finds! Thank you so much for including my Parisian clock! Love your blog!

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  8. JunqueGypsy.Etsy.comOctober 21, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Fabulous feature.

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  9. Mercy MadgeOctober 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Love this blog

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  10. MariOctober 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Omg!!!how yummy are all these black items :)

    xo~Mari

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  11. Waalaa Vintage JewelryOctober 21, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Absolutely stunning!

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  12. ceeceeOctober 21, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Wonderful selection of images. I think every room needs a touch of black. So dramatic.
    P.S. So glad you liked my hat!
    Catherine

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  13. autenaOctober 21, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Oh I love this. It is so striking-great choices! Thank you for including my little table.

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  14. Sari (Vintage-Twisted)October 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I LOVE this eclectic collection. I'm especially obsessed with the black candelabra & the black chandelier! I'll have to track those down.

    I think your rendition of Wednesday is charming.

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  15. JenneliseOctober 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Thankyou so much for all of your comments! It is so nice to hear from you and I am so pleased that you all enjoyed the post - thankyou for contributing your gorgeous black things! I couldn't name a favorite they are all so wonderful! Take care!
    Jennelise

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  16. JocelyneOctober 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    You are absolutely right, black is beautiful and very elegant ! I love the bed ! Maybe I should add a little more black in my home decor.
    Have a nice day !

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  17. Gild and GraceOctober 24, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Gorgeous post! Thanks so much for stopping by G&G :)

    Abbey x

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  18. d e l i g h tOctober 24, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Some great black photos! I love using black in decorating and just painted a table black. Thanks for visiting my blog and your sweet comment!

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  19. Red Rose AlleyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    These pictures are so cool. The first black frame was my favorite. I collect frames, and I want that one! The necklace is so unique, and the fan is beautiful. I, also, add black to my wardrobe. It's such an elegant color to wear. Jess has alot of black and red decor in her house, and it looks wonderful. I really enjoyed these pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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