Monday 6 September 2010

A New Thing for Purple





To be honest I have never really had a thing for purple but lately I have started to adore this colour when mixed with certain other colours.

image 1 via from me to you blog, image 2 & 3 sherbert photography via paris hotel boutique blog

32 comments:

Anonymous said...

Always like purple with warm gray... smoky purple or lilac for preference.

Vintage Home said...

...it is still Sunday here...tomorrow my daughter goes off to backpack in your lovely country...she is going to try to find your shop & get a pic in front of it for me!

Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass said...

Anna,
O love purple and lavender. My bedroom was done in lavender when I was a teenager. Now I am adding lavender to my brown tones. Beautiful post.
Have a nice holiday.
Teresa (Splendid Sass)

Tatiana said...

I love the Chanel bag! Purple totally had to grow on me too.

Renée Finberg said...

it is funny....
it is coming back into design.
i have a few clients ask about purple recently.
the images are lovely.
xx

Sticky Penguin said...

I think I've always had a thing - often a big thing, too - about purple. But these shots are just so gorgeous, I think they could convince even the most ardent anti-purple fan how gorgeous it can look. Such a lovely combination for a spring-y Monday!

Nikki said...

you need to try Edmond Briottet Liquer de Violette with prosseco. The perfect shade of purple!

http://www.masterofmalt.com/liqueurs/french-liqueurs/floral-liqueurs/edmond-briottet/liqueur-de-violette-violet-liqueur/

Amanda Lee said...

ahhhh. purple.. my favourite colour!!

xx
a.

Spots & Stripes said...

Wisteria is one of my current favourite colours - as you can see from my new Bally handbag. Check it out here (along with my berry muffin recipe): http://spotsandstripes.com.au/stay-home/the-best-room-in-the-house/43-very-berry-muffins

Sarah said...

The third picture is sooooo beautiful! I really adore it!






http://we-live-in-a-pink-world.blogspot.com/

Paula said...

Yes - I agree with Tricia - a smokey pueple or lilac are my favourite shades in the purple spectrum. They can be so elegant when combined with the right colours and/or accessories. lovely images by the way! x

pve design said...

A little lavendar eye shadow goes a long way! wink!
Hope the package arrived.
pve

C. Anne said...

That Chanel is sinfully gorgeous, I never thought purple leather would be a good thing but it absolutely is!

FABRICOTTI notperfectbutnice said...

I'm more of a pink girl myself but these photos really do make me re-think the colour purple!

Vicki Dreste said...

I like purple. Its like a cousin to pink.
Great photos.

elena nuez said...

second picture is GENIAL!!!
i looooove it!
greetings from Spain

FairyFiligree said...

I adore purple, lilac, and all shades in between. Have a good friend who only ever wears clothes in that colour - an amazing style too. I particularly purple/lilac shads of nail colour.

kait said...

personally, i love purple: grey-ish purple, lavender purple, bright crayola purple... all of it!
:)
kait

Living near the sea said...

I've never had a thing for purple (or mauve) either but in November, when Sydney is decked in purple from either wisteria or jacaranda, I'm inclined to change my mind. Your photos help too, especially the on of lilacs.

Gwen Driscoll said...

Love purple & love these images. Hope you are well.

Post Apocalyptic Gypsies said...

Indeed,

same here, I used to lump it up with girly colors and never give it a second look, but it's the color of royalty. I love mixing it with grays, whites and even blues. It's beautiful with chartreuse and turquoise as well. I love the ballerina on the asphalt... it's an amazing contrast. These made me smile, thanks for posting them.

sharon santoni at my french country home said...

Love that second picture, lilac is a great colour and a great flower. In lilac season my house gets quite purple!
Sharon
My French Country Home

Erica - haveninparis said...

I want those lilacs right now. So pretty. I love the photo too. Thanks for the inspiration as here in Paris it is COLD, GREY and rainy today. Bonne journee!! Erica

Treadgold said...

Such a melancholy colour I think...teamed with other pastels it is very calming. I have always loved a deep lavender with a soft sage green, stunning.

Wonderland said...

Love the purple combination on this photos. Great!
love,
darija

Ness Lockyer said...

The second shot is stunning. maybe it is the colours of Spring filling you with even more inspiration...not that you needed help there ;0)
Beautiful!
Ness xx

copywaitress said...

The last photo is awesome:) This is a purple I would like to have... :)

Charlotta Ward said...

Me too. I was a late bloomer when it came to purple. Still have a problem with some of the brighter shades of this colour, but love the muted & more sophisticated shades.
That Chanel bag looks yummy!

xx Charlotta

My Dog-Eared Pages said...

I feel the same way suddenly! I like a bright orchid purple. My color of summer 2010! ; )

Anonymous said...

I love shaded purple, never been one to like the royal/jewel tones but that soft place right between gray and lavender is the perfect shade for a bathroom or bedroom

John Candalino

la la Lovely said...

Love these images too.....
xxTrina

Patterns.Colors.Design said...

I love the powdery purple, it is just so soft and lovely. Would love to use it somewhere. Nice pictures!