Eastside Maison

Winter 2018

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Ultra Violet can be many things to many people. It "communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking," Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said by way of explanation. It is found in the cosmos (think of all those swirling purple nebulae!), the wellness movement (amethyst crystals!) and was a favorite color of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who, Ms. Eiseman said, used to wear a purple cape when he was trying to be creative. Ditto Wagner, who liked to surround himself with purple when he was composing. Also, of course, Prince. The purple choice also speaks to rebellion, finding new ways to interpret our lives and surroundings, Pressman said. It also speaks to the pleasing calm of Provence and its purple flower fields. Call it purple or violet, this eye-catching hue isn't the easiest to work with around the home. A little goes a long way, but the result can be oh so sumptuous. Check out some of the fabulous ways this color has been deployed in homes, appliances and apparel, from subtle touches to serious statements. Or Prince. Maybe in this day and age we can all just focus on Prince.

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