I must admit, purple is not my favorite color. In fact up until recently, I truly detested it. I am not sure why. Maybe it has something to do with an early childhood memory. Was it that awful purple jumpsuit I received from Santa that year when I really wanted a puppy? All I know is that I have never used purple in my home and it has never filled my wardrobe. Sure, an occasional piece of clothing here or there but only a tiny bit and it must be a particular shade.
This is not to say that I don't admire the color purple on others or in their home. I do see the need for it. I can even appreciate it. After all, it is the color associated with royalty.
When you have a child, things change. My 5 year old daughter LOVES the color purple. Ever since she could pick up a crayon or marker, purple has been making its way into our home. In fact, I have a beautiful work of art drawn directly on our bedroom door in various shades of purple crayola.
My fondness for this color is growing and I catch myself looking at fabrics and paint colors with a new light. With my daughter in mind, I have been researching some options for a purple room. Here are some rooms and fabrics that have not only inspired me to like the color purple, but to use it too!
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| House Beautiful, September 2010 |
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| Manuel Canovas fabric |
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| Veranda, July/Aug 2011 |
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| Veranda, July/ Aug 2011 |
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| Kravet silk fabric with purple and orange. |
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| Manuel Canovas fabric |
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I love the vibrant color of this velvet chair. |
