A view from my window - the zoo

Inspiration can come from anywhere, even the zoo! Today's featured picture is of a beautiful panda bear munching on bamboo, taken at the National Zoo. When I was uploading my zoo pictures onto my computer, something about this picture caught my eye and I realized it was the contrast of black and white that made me take a closer look. It reminded me just how much I love black and white (not to mention a nice picnic lunch on a sunny day). Black and white is a classic color combination, it always looks fresh, it never goes out of style and it can be easily accented with any color(s), in this case, green and tan, it is simply beautiful.

Moris Moreno Photography

There are so many things I love about this living room. I love the contrast of the black wall with the white sofa, and the mostly white picture with the off-center, tan horses. I love the shiny lamp and coffee table contrasted with the natural elements of the wood, antlers and coral. I love that there is a mix of natural items, it isn't just one "theme" and I love the pop of green color from the flowers. 

I would love to have a room with black walls like this inspiration room. Would you dare to paint a room black? How about one wall?

Have a great weekend!

xoxo,

Leah  

A view from my window - Provence, France

Inspiration can come from just about anywhere! Today's featured picture was taken looking out my window, while I was in Provence, France. I love the subtle variety of pink tones in the roses, and the juxtaposition of the delicate flowers against the hard surfaces of the metal gate and concrete wall. I also like the vibrant green leaves with the sunlight filtering through.

Have a great weekend!

xoxo,

Leah

Provence, France

Lonny Magazine

A view from my window

Design inspiration can come from just about anywhere. I am starting a feature on Fridays called, "A view from my window," whereby I will take a picture of a view from my window, or please feel free to send me a picture of a view from your window (simplybeautifulhouseblog@gmail.com), and I will find or create a design inspired by that view.


First up is a picture from Amelia Island, FL, where I was recently on vacation, it is a view from my (car) window...


Have a great weekend!


xoxo,
Leah

(A Perfect Gray)