Thursday, March 25, 2010

Purple Dreams

a purple narrow leaf penstemon flowerTechnically purple is a large range of different shades between red and blue. But purple has many other meanings too. It brings a chaotic variety of things to my mind.

Purple is associated with royalty, nobility, spirituality, mystery and imagination. I think of flowers; violets, iris, lavender, lilacs, and orchids. And who does not think of grapes! There are childhood memories of grape Popsicles®, soda, bubble gum, and juice. And also from childhood, who has not read to their child "Harold and the Purple Crayon." Do you remember the "Purple People Eater?" What about "Purple Haze" and "Deep Purple?"

To celebrate this wonderful color I have chosen some of the very best purple photography from the Photographers of Etsy. Enjoy the beauty of purple and be sure to click and visit their shops.






dreamy purple flowers in gold vase
Dreaming of Spring
by Tea And Brie
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lavender in soft morning light





dreamy landscape of purple and gold





tree silhouette on a purple tapestry





Beautifully quaint flowers with a dreamy background.






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