Maybe the dark clouds that are about to drench us in rain were what attracted me to these 1950s style photos from photographer Corrie Bond. We have had a week full of Houston sunshine but that quickly disappeared this afternoon. I think it was a bit of a relief for my husband because it meant that he didn’t have to go for his after work run — don’t worry, Jon, I know the feeling 
These photos actually remind me of the film Revolutionary Road. Similar to the film, some may find this palette depressing. But if you have been a reader here for a little while (thank you) then you may know of my love for grey rooms because they completely calm me, especially when fresh whites are present. The colors that I pulled out from the photographs are actually seen in these rooms below. My favorite of all may just be J Crew Creative Director Jenna Lyon’s bedroom.
Images: (1) Master bedroom by Sarah Richardson via please sir; (2) Jenna Lyon’s bedroom via Moodboard; (3) Bedroom in Living Etc. via decor8; and (4) Sarah Richardson’s dining room
We’re visiting family this weekend (hello Erin!) in Austin and we often joke that it always rains whenever we are there. Unfortunately this means that our dogs, Aura (our dog) and Harvey (their dog), track mushy dirt throughout the house. Rain is in the forecast for Saturday but at least it will be a good time to visit the bookstore. I am looking forward to going through my new recommended book list, thanks to all of you.
Enjoy your weekend.
24 responses so far ↓
1 Krissy : Apr 16, 2009 at 7:53 pm
I love grey. It’s my favorite color- does that make me dull!?
Hope you have a fantastic weekend with the fam and pups…
2 Georgia : Apr 17, 2009 at 10:25 am
i’m wearing grey today. a little bubble dress with my olive green suede cowboy boots. that’s what i love about grey. it goes with anything!
you have posted some beautiful things.
3 Sarah Danielle : Apr 17, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Oh no! The one weekend you are in Austin, I go to Houston! One day we should meet for a coffee!
Hope you have a pleasant stay in the ATX despite the rain!
4 Marianne : Apr 17, 2009 at 1:42 pm
My favorite color! Very pretty pictures…
5 Courtney : Apr 17, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I love grey, and all of these photos are beautiful! We are heading out of town this weekend too (to just north of Austin,) and I can’t say I’m looking forward to driving in bad storms… I am hoping it will just be light rain. Have a safe and fun weekend, Kylie!
6 julie at Bv : Apr 17, 2009 at 5:40 pm
For me grey is the new white but with just more character and personality.
7 Lia : Apr 18, 2009 at 9:40 am
I love the chic mellowness of gray. But I know that I would have to pop it with bright colors since I’m a color addict!
8 katrina : Apr 19, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I really love this color palette. I am loving grey, myself. I little pink mixed in for me though. I love the soft blue in your color palette. I just love how all the colors are so soft and easy on the eyes, and seem to just melt together.
9 Kellie : Apr 20, 2009 at 5:12 am
The colours are divine, but so is that hat the model is wearing…
10 Apt34 : Apr 20, 2009 at 12:05 pm
so fabulous! Adore!
11 Erica : Apr 20, 2009 at 3:49 pm
this revived my faith in grey… thanks so much for sharing!! xx
12 Anonymous : Apr 20, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Oh, I love this palette! Jenna Lyons bedroom is just amazing and I also just love that first room with the lovely leaning mirror!
13 blair : Apr 20, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Opps! Didn’t mean to be anonymous!
Oh, I love this palette! Jenna Lyons bedroom is just amazing and I also just love that first room with the lovely leaning mirror!
14 Ann Marie : Apr 22, 2009 at 6:19 am
another great color palette. hope you enjoyed your time in Austin.
15 candi : Apr 22, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Love this palette! Just gorgeous!
16 Swords : Apr 28, 2009 at 1:19 am
i love Grey one its give me the feeling of comfort because its not so brightly and look pretty decent
17 Amanda : May 11, 2009 at 9:42 pm
I really love picture #1. That room is so me. My color is more of a blue, though I do love grey. My kitchen has a lot of grey in it and I love the neutral tone. You can do so much with a neutral palette in terms of pops of color.
18 Rachel @ dwellings and decor : May 12, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I adore this post so much. Those colors create such a lovely mood!
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