color story: basic black.

black fireplace and white mantel with large origami starburst made from brown paper. / sfgirlbybay

greetings friends, how are you all hanging in there? i hope you’re safe, healthy and somehow trying to find a way to embrace your inner homebody. as for today’s color story, yes, it’s black, but in no way intended to be dark. you know me — i love my black & white decor! basic black, like the little black dress is just a keeper, a no-brainer that looks great with everything. so today, i give you black in all its glory. i’m gonna keep on blogging through this crisis — give you all something to read, and pretty pictures to look at. keep on staying safe out there.

black vintage mushroom lamp in whitewashed modern dining space. / sfgirlbybay

black and white home decor with gold accents. / sfgirlbybay

living room with black wall paint and vintage furniture. / sfgirlbybay

inspiring vintage and modern black home decor and furnishings. / sfgirlbybay

clockwise, l to r: petite dining space via minimalism; Ikarossa art print by Filippa Edghill from saatchi art; serena & lily Santa Barbara Pendant lamp; black & white bedroom via dom biz; serena & lily Stowe Pillow Cover; serena & lily Riviera Counter Stool; Cecilia Mirrors from anthropologie; Anthropologie Rosalie Four-Poster Bed; Hestia Dessert Plate from Anthropologie; large sculpture via llamas valley; tattoo art via pinterest; Kinto Pour Over Kettle in Black; vintage gramaphone from ingredients ldn; merci mille fois via Delphine Praud.

loft space with white vintage mantel with black painted interior and white painted brick walls. / sfgirlbybay

vintage modern bedroom with black upholstered headboard and vintage wood chair as bedside table. / sfgirlbybay

black and white entryway in modern home with black door, throw rug and circle mirror. / sfgirlbybay

black and white vintage modern home decor and furnishings. / sfgirlbybay

clockwise, l to r: Anthropologie hestia dessert plates and cups; vintage portrait painting from super marché; black mantel by @ici.on.est.bien; black glass beads from st. frank; Kinto black Planter; brass double wall lamp from @woandwecollection; deep down i’m just a romantic via usor; Vitra George Nelson Cone Clock; Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser in Black; weekend solitude from jjdr; st. frank large CLAY Vessel; THE MIUUS STUDIO SUNSHINE ART; dresser via old brand new; let it be via mo interior.