I remember when I was in high school my mom had a fascination with the color purple. All shades of purple. One summer when I came to visit, she has recently re-decorated her living room. New paint, new carpet.. new everything. She had also had second hand pieces.. so this was the first time.. she had everything new and she deserved it. She was raising 13 kids for goodness sake. When I walked into the house..the first thing that caught my eye was the light iris shade of carpet that covered the floor. Almost white.. but a TRUE tint of purple in there. The walls were also a shade of lilacs.. (my mom also had a love of lilac bushes.. still does today.. yum). She had couches that had a faint stripe of cream/lavender and plum.. with darker plum accent pillows and painting with shades of silver and plum and lilacs in them. It was tastefully done.. but I have to admit.. I DID NOT LIKE PURPLE! lol.. so while I was excited for her new room.. I was left wondering.. really? purple? mom.. really? She also told us AND herself she was never good at decorating or home decor.. the truth was.. she was just totally ahead of her times.. now I can see that room in a high-rise somewhere.. in New York City.. accented with dark shades of wood, stainless steel and a hint of grey with Orchids in a glass vase on the cofee table. I can also see it in the country.. in a cottage with white weathered furniture, vintage lace as accents and worn wood floors. With a bouquet of purple wildflowers in an old weathered white pitcher.. on the table. My mom truly was just ahead of her times.. she has always had wonderful taste. And you know what the funny thing is.. now NOW i love purple.. well MOST shades of purple. I love shades of plum, iris, lilacs, orchids, eggplant, amethyst, violet, and lavender. I admit I do have a hard time painting with it.. but I recently did a piece that had purple and I actually really loved it. So today's monday moodboard is in honor of my mom and her wonderful sense of style.. (just a few years too early)..
Hand-printed Plum LampShade kit
Zoe Dark Plum Linen Dress (um please can I have this?? lol)
Deluxe Plum Purple Flower HeadBand
Love is REAL embroidered Cuff Bracelet (oh seriously.. be still my heart)
Delicious Purple Straw Cloche Hat
Purple Cottage Shabby Wood Shelf
Rustic Hemp Recycled Journal in Plum (yum)
Distressed Plum and LInen Picture Frame
CandyLand Sparkly Summer Plum Fun, Art Print
Linen Crocheted Lilac PinCushion
Egglpant Cozy Spring Mug Sleeve
So those are my lovely purple finds... Etsy is such a wonderful place.. so much inspiration to be found there.. yum yum!
Well before I go.. I wanted to remind you, that today is the last day to register for the She Had 3 Hearts Art Journaling Workshop at the discounted price!!
Right now if you sign up, it's only $35.00.. last day to register at this special offer price! Ttomorrow the registion goes up to the regular price of $44.95!! So if you haven't signed up.. don't miss out on the opportunity to save! Class starts in 21 days!!! wahoo!
you can find out more about it here! or click on the workshop link above on my blog..
Speaking of Art journaling.. I am listing a supply list THIS week for the class.. and our shop will be filled to the brim with fun things like journals, Panpastels, Shiva paintsticks, watercolor pencils, Inktence Watercolor blocks.. and more yummy goodness! Watch for the news coming later this week!
Happy Monday!
I've always loved purples...all shades. You've found some great items in your mood board!
Posted by: Sherry Smyth | May 02, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Love the same three purple/plum as you. The dress especially! Can't wait to spend a million for the Three Hearts journaling class!!
Posted by: suzanne | May 02, 2011 at 08:05 AM