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Lilac, lavendar, orchid, eggplant, freesia,amythyst, Hydrangea petal, grape, fuscia, plum, violet ... What is it about all of the varieties of the color known as purple? When I think of a romantic, chic urban loft, I think of a shade of purple. Why is that? Why do chic city dwellers choose purple? And why does it look so breath taking, so rich, so pretty? I believe that some owners of Paris apartments and big city lofts choose shades of purple because it reminds them of one of the most beautiful images offered in the city - the enormous city sky at dusk filled with a kaleidescope of colors -powerful oranges, corals, magentas, hugged by broad, beautiful arms of periwinkle. This evening sky serves as majestic backdrop for it's center-stage soaring skyline silhouettes, whose blackness creates a duet of shadows and luminous lights.
In the fleeting moment of sunset, a hurried pedistrian, taxi driver, and investor (seated in his highrise office) cannot ignore witnessing the beauty of God's creation in the hustle and bustle of city life. How do they fold this vision up and tuck it into their pockets for frequent viewing? They paint their walls, upholster their chairs, layer their beds, dress their windows with luxurious silk drapes, and place flowers in vases with these various shades of purple. Then, lest they forget the refinement of city life, add the silhouettes- black!
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And velvet... a deep purple velvet evokes that sense of royalty. I love shape of this bed. Look at its little legs-Aren't they so demure?
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Garnier Opéra at dusk. C'est spendide, n'est-ce pas?
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Which Parisian monument is that playing the supporting role in the majestic sunset theater?
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The variety of vases and flowers offer interest in this symmetrical, formal dining room.
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Like a 6'5" model, these windows enjoy a floor length gown in a beautiful shade of periwinkle! Take notice of the dark ebony floors!
Here is a photo of my personal experience with Paris' sky at dusk. I snapped this shot of a spire at Sainte Chapelle - only at dusk can one truly appreciate the beauty of a building's figure!
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Like the silhouette of the spire at Sainte Chapelle, the black lamp shade and curvy vase add contrast as well as sophistication and drama to this lilac infused room. C'est feminine, n'est-ce pas?