Guest Post - Lindsey Pinkowsky of Pinklet + C

Today is our Very 1st Guest Post, by the lovely Lindsey Pinkowsky of Pinklet + C! I couldn't resist asking Lindsey to share some of her recent obsessions with us, as they are right in line with what I have been crazy for.. Yellow! She is sharing some of her faves with us.. Have a look!

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Hi everyone!  Great to be over here at Elle Design Studio! 

I have been seriously swooning over the grey and yellow color combo for quite some time. Whether it's light grey, or dark, neon yellow, or muted, I'm always drawn to it. I  think of grey as a neutral (my favorite neutral!) and the yellow is a perfect complement, adding freshness and warmth.

My favorite way to style it would be to use different levels of grey, add in white  and some brighter yellow accessories.  It can be chic and sophisticated, airy and warm all at the same time!

Here are some great inspirations...

The love the black used here.  If you decide to add in some black, use the yellow more sparingly to avoid overload!

Looks perfect with some pale neutrals!

Simple touches in a kitchen help keep it from being bland.

This is by far my favorite!

This room has a great use of the white incorporated in.  The pale yellow is perfect in a nursery.

I love this yellow couch!  It definitely makes a bold statement, but the grey and wood coffee table help to balance it out.

I’m loving this yellow chaise.  The wallpaper is a great added touch to tie everything together.

Thanks again to Elle for asking me to do a Guest Post. 

What an honor to be on her site!

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Thank YOU Lindsey!

xo

Feelin' Sunny!

Despite the greyish overcast today, I'm FEELIN' SUNNY! There's nothing like a good yellow to brighten your day - soft, striking, a little, a LOT. I'm particularly fond of gentle touches of yellow to accent a room, or bold yellow prints. 

I've got nursery design on the brain lately, and I'm dreaming sweet dreams of yellows + muted pinks... Here are some of my favorite uses of this fab color!

Soft + Simple yellow mosaic backsplash is rather striking when paired with clean white cabinets, + stainless steel appliances.

CHR Dauer Architects

Business Card holder - LOVE this pattern! I could see this exact same design 

on a larger scale to be used  as a clutch or iPad case.

Creations by Angel

Soft yellow walls act as a lovely backdrop for eclectic furnishings + gold accents.

ELLE Decor via The City Stage

Chalky Black walls, glossy black floors, + YELLOW! 

Jerry Jacobs

Karen Young is an incredible Brooklyn based textile designer. 

She designs fabrics, as well as personal + home accessories. There's something about

yellow + blue/white schemes that are just classic!

Hammocks + High Tea

Who doesn't love a punch buggy?

Laura Trevey

I think my parents front door is almost exactly this color! 

Which I helped them select : )

Marielle - My Happy Place

When used sparingly, shiny patent leather can be a real show stopper - whether

the interior is traditional or contemporary.

Palmer Weiss

We have a WINNER!

And the winner is....

~ REBECCA! ~

A beautiful handmade tote by Phoebe Stout, of Untold Imprint, is yours to love + enjoy...

Please see the ETSY page of Untold Imprint to select a bag of your choice. You can let Phoebe know directly which bag you would like, but please keep me posted! I would love to see which one you pick : )

A warm and special thank you to everyone who participated in this month's Give Away! Stay tuned for next month's Give Away, which will be announced on Saturday, April 7th.

Cheers!

xo

~Erica

Small Business Saturday + Monthly Give Away! - The Untold Imprint

I am SO excited to be featuring, my friend, Phoebe Stout from the Untold Imprint as our Small Business + Give Away of the Month! 

I first met Phoebe via Facebook as I was aimlessly navigating the web, as I like to do in the early morning - I found her business page, and was immediately captivated by the elegant, yet raw, forms, textures, and colors of her hand printed + hand dyed linens. There is such genuine passion behind each and every mark she makes, every imprint. Her pieces range from everyday useful textiles, such as aprons and tote bags, to beautiful art pieces that can be framed, mounted, and forever cherished. She even makes accessories such as clutches, necklaces, and bracelets. What I love most about what Phoebe does, is that her work is not only astonishingly beautiful.. it can be enjoyed, loved, lived in, and will only get better with age. 


Although we have never met in person, and have only known each other for a short while, I feel that there is a real and intuitive truth within her... and it is beautifully expressed in each and every one of her creations.

"Love" Card

"Learn to be Better" Screen Printed Cotton Tote

"Unearth" Natural Cotton Towel

"Kasuri Sea" Textile Necklace

"Drift" Screen Printed Cotton Tote

"Waking" Printed Canvas Clutch

"Hearten Lilac" Bib Apron

"Kismet" Hemp Printed Pillow Cover

"Kasuri" Stone Necklace / Bracelet

Phoebe has generously offered to donate one of her hand made items for this month's Give Away! A perfectly unique TOTE BAG will be yours to love, and you can enter in one of 5 ways!

1. "Like" the Untold Imprint on Facebook.. here

2. "Like" ELLE Design Studio on Facebook.. here

3. Follow the Untold Imprint on Twitter.. here

4. Follow ELLE Design Studio on Twitter.. here

5. Leave a comment at the bottom of this post.

A winner will be selected at random, and will be notified via Facebook, Twitter, or the ELLE Design Studio Blog by next Saturday. 

Thank you for your support of the 

Untold Imprint + ELLE Design Studio! 

xo

Erica