a day of color

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“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways. ”

― Oscar Wilde   

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“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? no. Just as one can never learn how to paint.”

― Pablo Picasso   

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People observe the colors of a day only at its beginnings and its ends, but to me it's quite clear that a day merges through a multitude of shades and intonations, with each passing moment. A single hour can consist of thousands of different colors. Waxy yellows, cloud-spat blues. Murky darknesses. In my line of work, I make it a point to notice them. ”

― Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

 

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“Love has a shape, but no color. You’re probably wondering, “If it’s transparent, how do you know what shape it is?” Good question. Well, for one thing, I put it together, and for another, I’m currently wearing it like body armor (though to the casual observer, I appear naked).
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― Jarod Kintz, This is the best book I've ever written, and it still sucks

If these walls could talk...

I love color, pattern, and textures; an eclectic decor. I like too many colors and styles to ever go with any one color or style. I like changing things around on a daily basis, too often some would say. I happened upon some neat rooms from http://www.decorare.tumblr.com/ All images below are from this wonderful decorating blog.

As much as I love light, bright and airy, I, personally, lean to dark and cozy.

The rooms below just look like they have a story to tell. Don't you think?

 This bedroom reminds me of some of the English and Irish B&B I have stayed in.

 I love everything about this room. The chair is just awesome!

 I love this cozy bedroom, but...I could never sleep with all the books over my head.

 I probably have this many books. Seriously.

I like. :)

Color Me Chartreuse

...makes me feel hApPy.

Tobi Fairley

Tobi Fairley

Tobi Fairley

Apartment Therapy

Apartment Therapy

Kitchen Bath Ideas

Thirteen and South

The Beautiful Shelter

Oh my...I would love to own this.:)

Shop Green

Mexican Baskets


Nicaragua Baskets

Baskets are one way I shop green. While living in Germany I did all my shopping using baskets. This way of life continued after I returned to the states. I get a few stares now and then with a cart full of baskets; living in the Midwest you can expect that. I don't mind at all. I've been doing it for so long that it does not bother me. These are some of the types I use. I love the colorful ones.