T O T A L L Y O B S E S S E D : black and white stripes

I love anything with black and white stripes.  I feel like it's classic, yet edgy and somehow can act as a neutral.  What do you think?

I was infatuated with this black and white awning and even had them priced out on my new house.  Who knew canvas draped over a metal rod would be so expensive???  So instead I'm planning on black and white striped umbrellas in my picnic table for about 1/6 of the price....

you can pick up a version of this beauty at Ikea!

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Usually I'm not a fan of black and white with red, but the soft turquoise of the walls mutes the red enough to make it just a pop of color instead of the garish "red, white, and black" combo from the 80's. 

If I knew where this place is, I would go there all the time--how glamorous.

I can see this as a table in a chic Miami wedding. I like the mix of the black and white stripes with the brass/gold color.  I think people are still stuck on the "stainless steel is hip and modern", but I think the gold metals are making a come back!  At least they are at the Downs Abode.