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A Colorful World: Royal Purple with Danielle of Fresh Quince

March 22, 2011 by Cassie 16 Comments

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It’s my pleasure to introduce you today to Danielle of Fresh Quince. I have just recently “met” Danielle who found my blog through an item I was advertising for sale on DC’s Craigslist as she does a Friday’s Finest Finds feature on her blog and usually keeps it local. I am going to have the opportunity to really meet her in person Saturday at the local Blogger’s Brunch, and I can’t wait! She has got an amazing eye for color, pattern, and details. If you haven’t yet, you need to pop over and see her beautiful blog!

Thank you Cassie for asking me to participate in this color series. I was thrilled as I have always loved color. When I was a little girl I would collect every rainbow sticker I could get my hands on and chose rainbow heart fabric for my curtains and bed cover. I had an obsession with colorful pens and acquired a substantial collection by the time I turned 13. My brother, who was always late and unprepared for school, continually dipped into my prize stash of pens until I was left with one silly looking bright pink flamingo pen. I have always wondered what his 18 year old buddies thought of him and his bright colorful pens. But alas I digress.

The color Cassie chose for me is PURPLE! Yes, purple! So let me begin my journey on the path to purple. Phlox, also the name of a pretty purple flower, made the cut for Pantone’s hottest colors for 2011…

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Growing up my mother always said that too much purple is overwhelming, but every room needs a touch of its royal hue. I asked her about this the other day and she doesn’t remember where she got that important life affirming tip ;). Below are a few (and I really mean a few) touches of purple throughout my home…

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My guest bedroom an ode to the English country side.

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Can you see the petite purple beak in my vintage re-purposed crewel work? These are plentiful at second hand shops.

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More tiny touches of dark purple in wrapping paper I framed. 

Yes I know…I truly only have small touches of purple through out my home. So I have decided to paint the yellow side table (seen in the guest bedroom above ) this Benjamin Moore color…

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Your Majesty by Benjamin Moore

For my initial profile picture I wanted something to pop against my vibrant orange sofa, so I wore my violet shirt…

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Photo courtesy: Peter Vanderpoel

For the past two years my son has been asking me to paint his room turquoise with lavender polka dots…uh, I don’t think so. I’m patiently awaiting a return to sanity. How about a purple ceiling instead Mr. C?…

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Sarah Story via Apartment Therapy

I have always believed that purple and red are just not meant for each other until I saw this image in House Beautiful…

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David Kaihoi via House Beautiful

When I first met my husband’s father I was intrigued by the bright pink shed he had in his backyard. When I nonchalantly inquired about the shed I learned that my father-in-law’s favorite color is lavendar, but he inadvertently selected the wrong color and ended up with what the neighbors called the Barbie Doll home. So when he had to move into a one bedroom condo, I came to the rescue and chose a calming pale amethyst for his living space…

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And warm and restful lilac for his bedroom…

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I think my father-in-law has done a lovely job styling his home, but if he is open to suggestions (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) I would be more than happy to help him create this in his bedroom…

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Image via Living Etc. 

Two years ago my friend told me she wanted to paint her dining room dark spiced plum. She showed me a swatch and instantly I was doubtful, but she’s my friend and I truly believe that style and color are so subjective. Just because I wouldn’t do it, doesn’t mean its wrong, so I helped her paint. It was dark! Silver to the rescue. I had an old calendar with vintage ocean prints that complimented the dark plum. I had her buy inexpensive frames and spray paint them silver and then inserted the prints…

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Close-up…
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Finally, how to bring the power of purple into your home…

For spring’s chilly days, wrap yourself in this chic lavender cotton blanket…
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Purple Ikat Recycled Cotton Blanket $135, Green With Glamour
For you Cassie…
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Owl Print $10 by Kristina Dutton, Etsy

For an intense splash of brightness in your home…
HUGE 30x20 Abstract Contemporarary Modern Canvas Giclee PRINT Ready to Hang by Destiny Womack - dWo - Within MePin
Original Abstract Modern Painting $109 by wostudios on Etsy

Or maybe you want something a little more muted and sweet…
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Guinness Tea Table Print $25 by Anne Chovie on Etsy

Or a pillow could do the trick…
Mali Circles CUSHION Throw pillow cover Genuine wax print batik - 12 x 18 inchesPin

Mali Circles Batik Pillow $25 by Sister Batik on Etsy

Although the easiest way would be to add a gorgeous bouquet of lisianthus to your home…

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Yes, I have gone plum-mad! Hope it has inspired you to add a touch of pretty purple to your lives!
Thanks for having me! xx Danielle

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  1. Cherie@DragonfliezCreationz says

    March 22, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Love a bit of purple in my life. I think I have a bit in every room. My favorites are lavender and lilac.

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  2. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 22, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    There are some really beautiful shades of purple!

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  3. erin.patrice says

    March 22, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    I LOVE that modern painting from WoStudios. OMG it’s to die for!

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  4. CountryBelle says

    March 22, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I have always been a pink person, yet when we built our house I went out on a whim and painted the master bedroom Magical Twilight by CIL. It’s a lovely greyish lavender. Over the past four years it has been paired with brown bedding, green bedding and now cream. I’m waiting to find a lovely red toile 😉

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  5. A Vintage Vine says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Great post Danielle….thanks Cassie, you have made some awesome choices in guests to post for this series….Purple, I think I like it now!! Thanks!

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  6. Ashley says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Yay for purple! And you look lovely in it too, Danielle!

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  7. quintessence says

    March 22, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Leave it to Danielle to find these fabulous examples of purple pop!!

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  8. Our Little Beehive says

    March 22, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Purple and red is one of my favorite color combos! I rarely keep old magazines in their entirety, but I kept that issue of House Beautiful just because I love the cover so much.

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  9. Ali Richardson says

    March 22, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I like purple. I do. I don’t have any purple anywhere in my house. Even Hayden’s room is all pink pink pink. Hmmm, where can I put the purple?? ha ha. Great post 🙂

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  10. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    March 22, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    These are some awesome shades of purple!! Purple is such a great color.

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  11. Suzanne@Meridian Road says

    March 22, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    I don’t think I have even one purple thing in my house, and after reading this, I have to wonder. Why?

    Fun post!

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  12. Allison says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Great post! I had a purple room growing up or I should say lavender and have always liked the color. Purple was my mother-in-laws’s favorite color and after she passed away she left me her favorite gorgoeus purple throw pillow. It sits on my guest bed and adds a dramatic pop of color. Love that owl print!

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  13. Hyphen Interiors says

    March 23, 2011 at 3:09 am

    Well done, great post! I love the father-in-law story. We’re adding touches of purple to our master, though I was tempted to instead use a lot of purple in the guest room. I can’t say that will not ever happen…;)

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  14. Alena says

    March 23, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Love this as I am also a huge purple fan. Loved hearing the wants of your son and the your father-in-law’s barbie house 🙂 Haha. Oh, and that red chair in the purple room looks amazing!

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  15. designchic says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    Beautiful shades of purple…I’m such a lavender fan!!

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  16. Capella Kincheloe Interior Design says

    March 23, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    It is a underused color. A client’s 11 year old son wanted a purple room. Mix in a little black and pewter and it turned out pretty masculine. I love that he was being adventurous at 11 years old.

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