Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Purple love.

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My post almost didn’t make it today! I was without electricity, hence no internet because of a storm that is still ongoing. I do welcome the “cooling down” effect of this storm though. Also, big shout out to Charlotta of Space for Inspiration for including my blog as one of her beautiful blogs! She has been so welcoming to me from day one and i am so appreciative!

I have been seeing a number of posts on the colour purple lately. The most recent from Couture Carrie. It is one of my favourite hues to use for my makeup(lipstick and eye-shadow), my wardrobe has a number of purple pieces, and i’m currently sporting a cool shade of purple on my toes from Opi. However, as i look around my house, as far as decor goes, the colour purple is MIA. I am not one to shy away from colourful walls, but i’ve never been led to the colour purple before.
The colour purple is said to have mysterious and royal qualities and it also can be uplifting, calming to the minds and nerves, and encourages creativity. How do you feel about the colour purple? Do you shy away from it or embrace it?
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16 Comments:

At July 27, 2010 at 12:33 PM , Blogger Jude said...

Yay! So happy you're back, and hope things stay OK with the storm/electricity situation. Love these photos (confession: I adore plummy purples :)

 
At July 27, 2010 at 12:51 PM , Blogger jemina said...

Your post makes me so happy darling!!! I love this hue!!! keep it up love!!! XOXO

 
At July 27, 2010 at 12:58 PM , Blogger paislea said...

i typically don't like purple, but this is absolutely stunning. so cute!

i hope you're having a great tuesday!

allisterbee.blogspot.com

 
At July 27, 2010 at 1:04 PM , Blogger Cat said...

Love purple in decor...this is definately a trend I would love to try in my house (question is...would hubs jump on board?!?!?) :)

 
At July 27, 2010 at 1:35 PM , Blogger Couture Carrie said...

Gorgeous purples, darling!
Love the violet walls especially!
Thank you so much for the shout-out ~ you're a doll!

xoxox,
CC

 
At July 27, 2010 at 1:46 PM , Blogger THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Gorgeous sweetie! I love purple. And burgundies and pinks. Especially all together! :) But I don't use them {actually I do have a burgundy couch...} in decor. I think it looks lovely though and you're making me think maybe I should break out and give it a shot :)

 
At July 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM , Blogger C'est La Vie said...

i'm totally in love with purple lately...the second pic is my favorite!

 
At July 27, 2010 at 4:16 PM , Blogger Welcome said...

Wow!!! these interiors are amazing and I love the bold color choices - the restroom that's wallpapered is by far my B-E-S-T!!!

XOXO
Kiki

 
At July 27, 2010 at 5:03 PM , Blogger this free bird said...

I love purple. I think it's just perfect...and I would absolutely love the sofa in the top picture. LOVE IT

xoxo,
Carrie

 
At July 27, 2010 at 5:09 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

woah, these pictures are amazing! I love purple, it's such a gorgeous color!

 
At July 27, 2010 at 5:37 PM , Blogger k said...

lovely!
do you read the Zhush?? she has a purple day every week :)

 
At July 27, 2010 at 5:45 PM , Blogger k said...

aw thanks for following the photo blog! i totally don't expect you to keep up with both of them - the phone one is my little hobby on the side :)

 
At July 27, 2010 at 7:23 PM , Blogger Mariam Hakim said...

Love the color purple too, it's my sisters room color and I love it :)
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!

 
At July 28, 2010 at 6:53 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

How did I miss these last time?! Gorgeous!!!

 
At July 28, 2010 at 8:59 PM , Blogger Charlotta Ward said...

Thanks hon! xx It's so easy being your friend. You're lovely! x

Purple. Though I love it in small doses and only in soft and/or muted hues, I can't say that I have a lot of of it at home. In flowers yes, but not in any key elements of decor.
I can imagine you look gorgeous in purple make-up, but my Swedish skin would make me look like death if I put anything in that colour range on my face. :) Soft lavender works for my eyes though. Other than that I need warmer tones to look ok.

Gorgeous pictures. I too have those last two bookmarked. Such a nice table!

Thanks again for your sweet words. I am so glad you have got some new followers. There will be heaps more in the future, of that I am sure!

Hugs
xx Charlotta

 
At July 28, 2010 at 10:15 PM , Blogger Stacey said...

Charlotta, i am so happy and lucky to have you as a friend! I agree that table is beautiful.xo

 

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