Black & Gold: At Home

I have been completely enamored with the combination of black and gold for quite a while (see here). While it's a p`lette that could easily veer toward gaudy, especially when used in interiors, it also can be classic and traditional, a bit rock n' roll, whimsical or even just simply done.

Jessica Antola

L: Nate Berkus. R: Peter Pennoyer Architects.


Mikkel Vang

Although I'd love to see a room with these colors as the predominant scheme, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this combination into your home on a smaller scale.

Left & Right- Horchow.


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L: Modern Dose. R: Painted Porch Antiques.


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L: VintageModernDesign. R: Haviland.


Pieces


L: f2images. R: Leah Duncan.


The Love Shop



Anthropologie-- clockwise from top left: Here, here, here, and here.

If this palette strikes your fancy too, know there is more black and gold ahead!

I Fly Like Paper

I've talked about wanting to learn how to fly an airplane, but there's actually one type of plane I can already glide across the sky-- the kind with wings made of paper. While folding a paper plane takes some skill, sending a well-made one soaring across a room requires little or no training. The flights may not always be long nor the landings always pretty, but watching the thin paper momentarily suspended in air always seems just a bit magical.

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Mad Cat Press

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"Fly Over" Oil on Canvas by Joe Concra- Donzella Ltd via 1stdibs

Taking Flight

A number of years ago, E spotted a chrome model airplane he liked and wanted for our home, but we didn't leave the store with it that day. The next time we returned, I saw the disappointment on E's face as he realized the airplane was gone. He searched for one online to no avail and before long the plane went unmentioned.

Nate Berkus

Months later and a few weeks before Christmas, in a moment of good fortune, I happened upon the silver airplane E had desired; that time, I made sure it left the store in my hands.

Nate Berkus

I am terrible with surprises, and although I desperately wanted to give it to E the moment I got home, I did manage to hold off until Christmas; E's excitement and disbelief when he realized what he was holding made it worth keeping the secret those few weeks.

Castleberry Antiques

While one airplane in a home may be enough, I can't help but covet some of these representations, models, and items made from parts of airplanes.

Installations Antiques

voila! via 1st Dibs

The airplane windows above have been converted into lights, as has the nose of an airplane, as seen in the pendant below left.

L: Ma(i)sonry via 1st Dibs. R: Nicholas Brawer via 1st Dibs.

Whale of a Tale

While their preppy brethren are often adorable (as evident here, here, here and here,) I've found myself rather smitten with more nautical and slightly serious portrayals of whales.

The Splendid Present Ltd. via 1st Dibs
I've had a crush on this sweet guy for months now; I think what I adore most are his little teeth! With a $12,000 price tag, this antique weathervane won't be mine, but I do hope he finds a very happy home.

L: Patch NYC via The Curiosity Shoppe. R: Thomas Paul via Velocity Art and Design.

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Also, for some whale artwork that would look perfectly at home in a little boy's bedroom, look here and here.