The idea of the absence of colour in my surroundings is a fairly new urge. Until recently, I have embraced colour in the home the way a woman in NYC embraces Black. Recently though, it has become obvious that natural organic elements look best surrounded by a neutral palette. I have discovered about 50 shades of white and have dismissed the grey all together. The textures of leather, sisal, wood, plaster, fur, burlap,  linen, and lace,  all come forward and…