4 Black and White Photography Gift Ideas

4 Black and White Photography Gift Ideas

There are lots of things that I love using in my home décor, but you know what’s one thing I personally don’t love? Photography! I rarely display printed photos in our space. I can’t explain why, but it’s just not something I tend to gravitate towards. The one exception is when the photos are printed in black and white. I think that monochromatic look softens the sharpness of photography in a way that blends better with our colorful vintage paintings and furniture. Keep scrolling to see four black and white photography gift ideas that I would buy (and have bought!) for myself and our space. Comment and let me know which one you’d try.

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Wood Block + Square Prints

One of my favorite ways to decorate with printed photos is in miniature format. I ordered a huge collection of these black and white square prints that I cycle through in my office using a wood block stand. It’s a really simple yet subtle way to add personality to my desktop without overwhelming the space.

Click here and use my code “DREAM” to score free Parabo Press 4″ Square Prints, or get $10 off the larger 5.5″ size (offer good through 12/31/22).

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Framed Pet Portraits

This idea plays off of the previous one, just in a much bigger way! I worked with the brand inkifi last year to put together this framed pet portraits collage, and it is one of my favorite things in our entire home. It’s filled with personalized memories that spark stories whenever we take a moment to pause in front of it (which is often). It’s a favorite with guests, too!

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Photo Calendar

Everybody needs a calendar, right? Why not make it feel extra sentimental by curating a collection of your favorite black and white photos? I picked a random assortment of pictures from my digital files, and placed them quickly in this calendar from Parabo Press that I ordered for my office, that way I’m always surprised by what comes next in the lineup each month I flip to a new page.

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Original Art Gallery Wall

I also love the idea of going a little bolder with large black and white prints in a gallery wall formation. Don’t forget that your black and white photography can be of drawings or art pieces that you have—not just traditional lifestyle photos! I snapped iPhone pictures of a few of my favorite small sketches and had them printed as framed photos to look like oversized pieces of art. This technique also preserves the art in a way, and allows you to share your favorite family heirloom art with others.

4 Black and White Photography Gift Ideas

What types of photos would you have printed? Pictures of family members? Silly vacation selfies? Pets? Landscape vacation photos? Comment and let me know, and make sure you click those links throughout the post above if you want more inspiration. I’ve talked a lot about this concept on my blog and Instagram over the years, so there’s lots more information to gather as you think about how to make this concept work for you and your space.

4 Black and White Photography Gift Ideas

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Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

*Today’s post was made possible by Loloi, and features gifted product for the purposes of a candid review. All opinions are my own.

Last month I had the pleasure of reviewing a few pieces from the brand new line between Loloi and Rifle Paper Co. This is one of those collections that just makes you want to stop and stare, and I couldn’t wait to show you what we picked out! There are so many beautiful rugs to choose from, as well as a collection of intricately designed decorative throw pillows, all of which feature the signature floral patterns that Rifle Paper Co. is known for. Keep scrolling for some close-ups of the rug and pillows we chose, plus my full review of both.

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

The rug we picked from the collection is their EDE-03 Indigo area rug from the Eden Collection. We got it in the 8′-6″ x 11′-6″ size for reference in case you’re looking for something to fill a similarly sized space. This rug is one of the softest rugs I’ve ever felt. You can really sink your toes down into it because it’s made of Loloi’s CloudPile material. You’ll definitely want to go barefoot over this one!

I love the rich pattern in the rug, but it doesn’t overwhelm the space because it’s done in a tonal blue-on-blue colorway, with just a hint of soft cream and yellow added in for contrast. Even though it features a floral design, I think it feels very “evergreen.” In other words, it works for any season thanks to the softness of the colors and pattern. I think some floral rugs have the tendency to feel like they can only be left out during spring and summer, but this one works all year long thanks to the soft blue palette and hints of autumnal colors in the flowers.

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

As for the pillows, we picked a pair of their Wildflowers Pillows – PRP0026. These pillows are big, clocking in at 22″ x 22″ in size, and work well on a bed, occasional chair, or couch—pretty much any type of lounge-y style piece of furniture you want to toss them on. They’re easy to squeeze and lean against, and have the most stunning detail. You definitely have to see these in person to appreciate them. From further back the pillows look like a beautiful flat printed design, but once you get up closer you realize that the print is actually partially three dimensional, with lots of embroidered accents and texture. The florals pop so nicely against that bold black background, too, right?!

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In case you want more information, here are those links again to both the rug and the pillows. I’ve said it multiple times but Loloi always, always nails it with their home décor. There has never been a time when I was disappointed with something I’ve received from this brand, and I appreciate how the colors and design always look in person just like they do on their website.

This post isn’t sponsored in any way. I was just asked to post about the collection on Instagram last month, but I wanted to share more details and photos here on the blog because I’m that big of a fan! Comment below if you have any questions, and let me know which piece you’d pick from the collection.

Review: Loloi x Rifle Paper Co. Rug Launch

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