Life is not black and white. One of the things that I have learned over the years is that the people that suffer the most disappointments are the ones who view life in black and white. What does that mean? It means if a person is feeling bad about something or someone, they view the other person or their situation as bad. And when they are happy, they view their situation as completely good. But to sustain the happiness is impossible because people are flawed, so when the 'good' shifts to 'bad in an instant, it feels like their world is crashing down on them.
In honesty, there are many shades of grey...not to mention all the other fabulous colors. Sometimes people will be amazing and sometimes they will sorely disappoint. This doesn't make them good or bad, it makes them human. A person that is usually kind may be going through something and not behave in the best way, but to label them bad or cruel is unfair. Their actions may be wrong, but as people, we need to be flexible and understanding of the complexities of all the human beings we share the planet with. And once in a while it's a good idea to take a long, hard look in the mirror and you will see you are probably just the same.
There is one area that black and white works really well and that is in design. But note that it's not only black or only white that works so well, it's the combination of the two extremes together, especially when using a vibrant pattern, that can bring a room or a dress alive. Add a little color and you've got something even more fabulous to look at. Suffice it to say, we need the contrast of both black and white to balance our lives. The bad is for our greater good and growth while the good is for our enjoyment and for practicing gratitude, and together they complete us. Now enjoy a few amazing examples of how well bold black and white works in design!
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24 comments
classic and always beautiful
ReplyDeleteKind of obsessed with all these beautiful black+white images. So timeless! Def one of my favorite color combos. :)
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Sam
www.ThePeakofTresChic.com
bold, graphic and so classic--love the black and white images!
ReplyDeleteI dont wear much black or white but I love the pop of color, like the lime green shoes. SO SO gorgeous. I also love a black and white marble floor in the entrance of a home. And the Chanel broach oh my! Have a great day Sharon!
ReplyDeleteLove it, fabulous Monday vibrant Black & White post!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day Sharon
Sonia xo
My husband loves black/white and he is also a black/white person! I am the opposite. Good intro to yyour concept.
ReplyDeletecould not agree with this entire post more!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I am a real black and white girl; black all winter and white all summer (where I live in the Med, white is the only option to looking fresh and cool ;-)
ReplyDeleteI really like what you wrote in the beginning. It makes a lot of sense and is very beautiful. I loved the Oscar de la Renta campaign. That floor really showed off the designs. Beautiful!
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I love bl&wh but that dining room above with gray and hints of yellow are over the top to die for. Beautiful post as always I love what you wrote.
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Debra~
Gorgeous post, I love all the graphic print!!
ReplyDeletexox Linda
black & white looks so effective together! looks great on everyone.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully written post! and the images are just brilliant. Thank you for visiting... I'm now following your blog via GFC... wishing you a great week..xo HHL
ReplyDeleteFab post!!! You grabbed the best black+white eye candy and brought it all together! I feel like planning a black+white combo for tomorrow!!
ReplyDeletexo Elizabeth
Sharon, fabulous words, fabulous images, fabulous post. You did black and white perfectly here. I agree, you have to learn to appreciate the grey in the world. Design-wise, it's one of my very favorites! Thanks so much for coming to see me this week & leaving your sweet comment, love! xoSM
ReplyDeleteSandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com
Very true words. Gorgeous images too.
ReplyDeletelove all your images... they are very graphic and bold!
ReplyDeleteOh, Sharon, I adore black and white! It is so bold and visually impactful. I love that photo of woman wearing a chevron top with a fur vest. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI adore black and white; stunning selection of images...fabulous post Sharon...found your blog via Marsha @ Splenderosa...I've added to my daily reads :)
ReplyDeleteCatherine
http://www.catherinerobinsoncashmere.com/
Timeless color combo. Love the pictures you've gathered here! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove this post! You're so right. It's one of my favorite combos. So classic and chic :)
ReplyDeleteBlack and white is such a classic combi that can work so well if done right.
ReplyDeleteLOVE black and white! This is such a fantastic round-up of gorgeous images! I am doing the color link up again today and loved your green board so much last week :) Do you have any blue & gold boards you would like to link up with today?! XO brynn
ReplyDeleteI agree, B&W combination is so classy and glam, especially with some colorful detail!
ReplyDeleteGreat selection!
xxx
S
http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com/