Purple

EndlessCoastalDecor: The mood of Purple : It has been found that certain colors have an effect on our mood.  Colors at the red end of the spectrum are considered warm while the blue...

In todays homes space seems to be a scarce commodity.  The following article attempts to reveal some helpful tips on how to open up the space in the small house or apartment to make it seem bigger without breaking the bank. The main contributing factor in that cramped feeling one gets in small spaces is clutter.  Newspapers, magazines, or books lying haphazardly around the living room adds to that "closed in" feeling.  Just the simple act of stacking the magazines or arranging them neatly on a table  will add space to a room.  The kitchen or dining room table is another culprit when it is stacked high with mail, keys or other things that one tends to drop there because its faster and easier than putting them away.  The author had an aunt who lived in a very tiny house (so small that people called it a doll house) that was always neat and tidy and never made one feel cramped.  Aunt Leta's motto was "everything has a place and everything is in its p...

It has been found that certain colors have an effect on our mood.  Colors at the red end of the spectrum are considered warm while the blue shades are cool.  We will deal with the color purple which is contains both a warm red and a cool blue. Talk about mixed emotions!  Are you a red purple or a blue purple? Red is a warm color and  associated with strong emotions such as love, comfort and warmth.  While red seems to evoke these strong positive feelings it also appears to exacerbate strong or negative feelings such as anger or wrath.  The color red apparently intensifies our emotions whatever they be.  Red makes some persons feel confident and powerful and we wear it if we want to be noticed.  Red is used to decorate certain rooms in the home.  It is said to stimulate the appetite when used in the dining room or kitchen. At the other end of the color spectrum is blue which has a cooling and calming effect.  Imagine how it makes...