LA DOLFINA: Black by Design

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Black by Design

Red might be the number one Christmas color, but a touch of black gives a room a sophisticated air.

It gives the traditional holiday decorations a dressed-up attitude.

15 comments:

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...: Dearest Dolfina,

Your visit is miraculous as I was just surfing the web and came across a BREATHTAKING PHOTO from one of your older posts!!!!

Thank you for coming by and taking the time to comment. Oh, what a lovely time of year....have a wonderful and peaceful day. Fondly, Anita; December 11, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Kathysue said...: Miss Terri, You know I am loving this post. I have a black and white post coming up, I think you will enjoy too!!! Have a wonderful Christmasy weekend. xoxo Kathysue; December 11, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Blondie's Journal said...: I think black is total sophistication!

XO,
Jane; December 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Pamela Hunt Lee said...: Very chic...; December 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Hazel Schreiner said...: What a great colour combination. I stick with a well-worn black, white and silver colour combination over Christmas. My husband hates it, he is always threatening to go out and by the brightest, cheesiest Christmas paper he can find! LOL!

:) Hazel
Hazel Loves Design; December 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM
quintessence said...: Totally agree - I think a bit of black is good in ALL decor situations! And LOVE the car shot!; December 11, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Privet and Holly said...: THAT is one rule
that my mom always
said: Every room should
have a little touch of
black. It does make
things POP : ) Hope
you are enjoying a bright
and merry weekend, Terri!
We are in the middle of
a blizzard ~ hooray!
xx Suzanne; December 11, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Angie said...: ALWAYS a fan of black!; December 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM
A Casa da Vá said...: So chic to combine those colors!; December 11, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Acquired Objects said...: I love the touch of black makes it look so classic!; December 11, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Beach House Living said...: Tres chic! Does the car arrive filled?; December 11, 2010 at 6:52 PM
vignette design said...: One of my "rules" is that every room needs a touch of black! I love how the touch of black adds such drama to your photos Terri!; December 11, 2010 at 9:59 PM
In Full Bloom Photography said...: LOVE IT! Will definitely remember for next year! classic and elegant...; December 12, 2010 at 5:56 AM
I Dream Of said...: Very elegant and sophisticated! I'm so glad that you popped over from Red Ticking! Lovely to meet you and to have you following. Merry, merry! Jeanne; December 12, 2010 at 9:17 AM
pretty pink tulips said...: I want that car and that dog!!!!! Red and black is always a fab combo!
xoxo elizabeth; December 12, 2010 at 1:11 PM