Friday, September 16, 2011

Stripe me lucky

Black and white is a classic combo that never goes out of fashion. Throw them together into a stripe, and it's even better. I've been seeing this pic all over the place lately, and it was love at first sight:

is this not the most gorgeous storefront ever? It belongs to designer Liz Caan. Perfection.

I love black and white awnings. So fresh, yet chic and classic at the same time. And how better to frame a lovely window, or door, than with one of these arrangements.

 Sibella Court's shop, The Society Inc. Love the green door too....and that it won't stay that way for long - she changes its colour often. Brilliant


 Nathan Turner is starring in my new fave show, Million Dollar Decorators. Of course we're late to the party here in Australia, but I don't care. Loving it sick.


 Double the good stuff. 


 Love the awning and the pooch




And best of all, it completes an Aussie beach house to perfection. 


So, are you a fan of black and white? Love it, or (heaven forbid!!) hate it?



Image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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21 comments:

  1. designchicSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Love black and white and awnings...wonderful images!!

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  2. Tricia Rose Rough LinenSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I just love stripes, don't have to be black and white~ I think it's because I landed on my head once, and now patterns fuss me out...

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  3. Linda Lilly CottageSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Love love love black and white...it is so classic and fresh!
    Perfectly perfect for any setting.
    Kiss Noises Linda

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  4. Paper Tree StudioSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Kerri, sorry it's been a while since I left a comment - I've been around - just busy with 'stuff'. Anyway - love black and white.
    Wanted to let you know that I have done a little post on you today as my lovely friend bought me one of your gorgeous Feather Prints as a gift. Can't wait to hang it. Michelle

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  5. KarenaSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Kerri it is such a wonderfully classic look. I love the striped awnings!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    I hope you will join my special Giveaway from Interieurs!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I've always been a sucker for b&w stripes, love this post Kerri. Hope you're well, I've been missing you :)
    Jxx

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  7. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Hello Kerri

    I love love love black and white awnings - and navy and white ones too!

    I think you can always tell wheat is inside is going to be good!

    have a great day and thank you for your lovely words the other day on my blog
    Much appreciated

    x
    Loulou

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  8. Dream House TrishSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Im with you Kerri, black & white is "the bomb!"
    Have a lovely weekend!!!

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  9. Tiffany RiedelSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I know, Liz Caan's design studio is just PERFECTION... I always wanted to put black and white striped awning at my place, hopefully one day soon. Thanks for sharing beautiful images x

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    yes! B+ W! lovely pics. thxs!
    kl

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  11. Gild and GraceSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Love love love the black and white awning! Such a classic look :)
    Abbey x

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  12. Melissah from Coastal StyleSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    You can't go wrong with black & white stripes...how elegant!
    x
    Melissah

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  13. Daryl WarkSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    How could anyone hate classic black and white?,
    it was new in the 1920s, new again in the 1980s and now new in 2011.
    Always stylish, always clean, always modern and above all smart.
    Got to get me a striped awning.
    Great post Kerri,
    Warm wishes,
    Dary

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  14. Raine and SageSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Love them and have them on our current home. All beautiful images, and yes the first picture is perfection. I want to go in and shop! x

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  15. Sydney SteenlandSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Amazing how you can just wack one on a quite plain facade and presto!
    Sar x

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Huge fan, I'm using them outside myself, love!

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  17. Kellie CollisSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    These are lovely! Have a gorgeous Monday ahead, Kellie xx

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  18. Taylor GreenwaltSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    They are classic. I love black and white. I never get tired of the look.

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  19. Georgica PondSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Yes, yes, yes! Love it. Those colours and awnings and just overall gorgeous setting would compel me to walk into that shop and buy something regardless of what it sold. Just sensational.

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  20. KathysueSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Omgosh, I have wanted black and white striped awnings for my home for so long I can not remember ever not thinking about them. It is on my someday list. So far the closest I have gotten is a curtain on my front porch in black and white striped. Love all of the above images!!! xo Kathysue

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  21. KathysueSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    PS I will be taking a couple of bloggers to Mill Valley to Tyler Florences shop the end of the month. Can't wait. Mill Valley is a charming town!!

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