Read Time: 2 min If you said, “Palm Springs”, until recently the first things that popped into my head after beautiful surroundings and nice weather were golf and old Hollywood. Considering I’m a lousy golfer and not much of a gambler Palm Springs wasn’t on my mental list of “places I’d like to revisit” but today I officially welcome […]
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Read Time: 4 min Good luck charms have been a part of religion and culture for centuries, often becoming fashion statements or fads. Brazilian wish bracelets known as Bahia Bands have a rich history spanning over 200 years and have recently become more popular throughout the world. Thought to bring the wearer good luck, each band’s color conveys a […]
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Read Time: 3 min Do you have a list of goals you would like to achieve? If so, I’m here to support you with colors to help you stay motivated. Colors can positively affect your level of motivation and that can keep you moving towards your goals. Here are my quick tips for choosing colors that can help you […]
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Read Time: 4 min Resplendent in the hues of its noble past, the historic pink city of Jaipur stands out as a spectacular destination.
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Read Time: 3 min Many times we find ourselves in a rut at work. Our desk becomes a cluttered mess that could not possibly foster productivity, let alone, creativity. It can seem overwhelming to tackle. If this describes how you feel, let Feng Shui swoop in and save the day.You may have heard of Feng Shui design and its […]
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Read Time: 2 min 2017 Chinese New Year is arriving on January 28, 2017, and originally I was going to share the colors associated with Chinese new year and their meanings. Instead, in light of what has been going on here in the U.S. in the past week, I thought you would enjoy hearing about the predictions for the […]
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Read Time: 6 min The Color of the Year 2017 buzz begins mid-summer 2016 and builds until early December when it reaches a color frenzy in the media and social-sphere.One by one companies reveal their Color of the Year to the press as well as post and boast about it on their websites. PPG and AkzoNobel are usually first followed by Sherwin-Williams, […]
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Read Time: 3 min While the cultural meaning and symbolism of color in China has is significantly influenced by the principles of Feng Shui, the masks of the Chinese opera use color to offer a more significant point of view.Elaborately decorated with color and patterns, masks are in an integral part of Chinese opera and have been for over […]
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Read Time: 3 min For my first article on Sensational Color, I’ve decided to write about what I know best and love most – the colors of Belgium, my little country. It is not easy reducing a country to one color. However there is a palette that defines this low land and its quiet nostalgic beauty; Vert de Gris.Continue […]
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Read Time: 3 min Painted entirely in an enchanting salmon pink, Marrakesh is fondly referred to as the “Rose City” or “Red City” by thousands of cultural pilgrims who fervently scout its lanes. Marrakesh, the jewel of Morocco, has been the epicenter of culture and trade for ages.Its inviting pink walls, alleys and palaces have, over time, provided a […]
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Read Time: 4 min Dresden was such a surprise. Until my visit to this ancient city last fall, I only connected Dresden to the destructive 1945 allied fire bombing which reduced the city to a heap of smoking ruble and killed thousands of civilians.
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Read Time: 2 min Homer Simpson once called the Blue Man Group a rip-off of “The Smurfs.” On “Arrested Development,” hapless actor Tobias Funke, played by David Cross, dreamed of becoming a Blue Man and painted himself their signature shade. Then they were featured in Intel commercials.
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Read Time: < 1 minute From the article: Red pen too aggressive, Queensland teachers told By Gabrielle Dunlevy, AAP, December 03, 2008
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Read Time: < 1 minute In 2007 I had an opportunity to appear on CBS Sunday Morning in a segment called In the Pink. The show aired just before Valentine’s Day so was focused on the color pink but of all the things I shared the point they seemed to find most interesting was the fact that the commonly accepted […]
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Read Time: 3 min As we slip into a pair of shorts and get the burgers ready for the grill, it could be easy to forget that Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.Take a moment to remember the many men and women who have protected and served us, our […]
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Read Time: 5 min Book Review:The Blue Of DistanceFeeling blue is defined as being sad or unhappy but I believe that those terms barely scratch the surface of an emotional state that runs much deeper than sadness or unhappiness.Being blue is the angst of uncertainty that arises when you feel lost somewhere between the bliss of fully trusting yourself […]
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Read Time: 2 min “White sands” usually conjures up images of Caribbean beaches or Greek stucco. How could sand in dry, earthy New Mexico stay white?
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Read Time: 3 min Etymologists, or word detectives, say the word red has roots in a Proto-Indo-European word and is linked to our most ancient ancestors.
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Read Time: 4 min No longer designated to staple classics like pants and trenches, khaki, stone and ecru along with modern day fleshy pinks and champagne cremes, are making their way as the it color for sophisticated day and edgy evening wear.A bevy of glamorous starlets rocked the look at this year’s Oscars ceremony. I always say you can […]
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Read Time: 4 min Why would a well-respected company choose paint color names like Dead Salmon, Arsenic, Monkey Puzzle, and Clunch. This inquiring mind had to know!
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