Currant's Profile

Any "ALL black-and-white" room can look too monotonous and simply boring, but your clever use of blue tones here and there (back of bookcase, cushions, trim on bedding) gives the space a sense of life beyond black and white. I think the hot pink dog also adds essential personality here. Without the hits of blue and pink – I think the space would be much too bland.
Well done!

"...the story of the thing is actually more important than the thing itself."

Nicely said! If you really did lose your objects in a fire, the story behind the objects still exists and even more so now that you have photographed your decor for AT.
I use the same rule of thumb for artwork my daughters create in school...I take a photo of the art and then throw most of the pieces out.

I don't think I saw a description of the Palm Springs butterfly roof house framed sketch – is this a sketch by the architect himself??

Great tour, thanks!

I have been living in a century home for over 3 years now and I find myself gradually getting more and more frustrated with the creaky stairs, cracks in the doors, wobbly handles, bowed windows, and on and on and on...

But I need to remind myself that I chose this home for the beauty of all its "antique oldness".

Your final quote is perfect;
"Especially with older homes, find the perfection in imperfections."
That is going to be my new motto!

Thanks.

CANDLES... not something I normally admire in a home, but they work so beautifully throughout and work harmoniously with your mix of modern/eclectic style. I counted some 30ish candles in your home, but somehow I think there must be more hiding in places we do not see in this tour. I actually think your space would not have the same aura without them. I definitely have an urge to dig out some candles out of the back of my cupboards and give them another try.

I am going to steal your idea of stringing the little round outdoor lights across my yard/grassed area. Your outdoor space must look magical lit up at night!

Thanks for sharing!

My fave is hardly visible; the red stairs. What a great idea to add a shock of colour next to the grey room. Paint looks chipped and worn, but no matter, the red still works!

Highlight of your space is definitely the retro orange, brown pendant light in the living room. What a fab find!!