Black in small doses seems to work well at the moment. It compliments the neutrals we love so much, and tolerates the occasional loud splash of a brighter colour.
I've had fun restoring an old and very battered backgammon board found for next to nothing at a fair, and then since I had some paint left over, I tried it on a cutlery box. What do you think?
the box when I started - not a pretty sight!
- I replaced the main panels and painted them ... black -
- I toyed with the idea of leaving the board without any markings -
- I tried to call it stylish; my son called me lazy -
so we compromised and I painted in the simplest board possible!
then I moved onto a cutlery box ...
I can't sign off without thanking you for all your kind words about my pictures
this weekend - you really know how to make a girl happy!!
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Really nice projects Sharon. Fast, easy and rewarding- my favorite kind of project. I am a big fan of classic black accents and I think every room should have just a little touch of black. Nicely done! ~jen
ReplyDeleteWell, that is twice that I find your post fresh off the presses!? Just wanted to say bravo for the new header--with such a gorgeous home just one photo will do nicely!
ReplyDeleteA bit of black goes well almost everywhere. I like these projects - fast, useful, and classic.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I think that black is not in my repertoire, it becomes the perfect little color for what I need.
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Mary
Brilliant! Love the Backgammon board...so chic!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to get a tin of black paint out too...sadly, I don't think my attempts will be as good as yours :(
Have a great week.
xx
love the very matt effect of the black paint! well done !!
ReplyDeleteYou clever thing Sharon....black paint! Love that idea...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comments on India...I need to hear all about your experience living there someday. I bet you have amazing stories to tell!!
Jeanne xxx
Great things! Very nice projects!
ReplyDeleteMarkus
I love that backgammon - trôp cool!
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I am always inspired by your blog. Black white and grey make great canvases for design.
ReplyDeleteWow you have so many great ideas. I am impressend and am wishing you continued luck on your Blog.
ReplyDeleteHello Sharon! I've been following your blog for a short time. I love old things and your appreciation of them is heart-warming to me. The cutlery boxes are wonderful, but the items in them are especially precious. Your lovely home is so appealing and comfortable, and your recipes are beautiful! I am looking forward to all the sweet surprises here in the future.
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