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How-To: Go Subtle With Lavender
Earlier today, I showed you how to decorate with lavender walls. If you're not ready to make the commitment to that much lavender, though, you can always work with accents. Try using textiles in a lavender shade.
Color Theory: Painting the Walls With Lavender
If you're looking for a feminine, cool color, lavender is always a good bet. This palest purple shade is named for the pretty flower of the same name. With shades ranging from a brighter purple to gray-tinted pale lavenders to lavender pinks, there's plenty to choose from when it comes to shades of lavender.
Yummy Links: From Nirvino's Wine App to Eater's Expansion
- Introducing the newest must-have wine application for your iPhone. — Nirvino
- Fabio Viviani's cookbook by the numbers. — Eat Me Daily
- Here are 21 tasty bar snack recipes.
2009 Cannes Film Festival: Penelope Cruz
You know I've been waiting for someone to wear my favorite lavender Marchesa dress from the designer's Fall collection. And that someone was Fab favorite Penelope Cruz. Alas, it's ill-fitting.
Come Party With Me: Bachelorette — Drinks
If you're hosting a party — like Ronda's belly dancing-themed bachelorette — that begins in the early evening and carries on until the wee hours of morning at a second location, skip the shots and hard alcohol. You don't want guests getting too wasted too quickly, and you'll save money by not having to purchase a bunch of liquor.
At a bachelorette, serve a girly, bubbly cocktail like this lavender and peach bellini.
Look of the Day: Raw Elegance
Shopaholic630 is emitting raw elegance today. Her icy lavender frock and poised position remind me of a ballerina. Take note of how she paired it with an oatmeal cardigan.
March Shopping Madness! Icy Lavender
It's time to embrace your feminine side this Spring with icy lavender. This cool hue will instantly electrify a pair of dark denim jeans or even soften a nude palette. Picture these decadent Christian Louboutin Turbella Sandals ($995) paired with a body con LBD for maximum contrast.
eBay Find of the Week
After seeing Whitney Port embracing pastel colors, I knew I had to get in the game. I found my way to embrace lilac — which I'll share soon — but here's one for you: a Lilac Slouch Sweater, x-small to medium. Besides the adorable color, I love the loose cut and the v-neck.
Happy Hour: Lavender Martini
Much like hibiscus, lavender has become an increasingly popular ingredient at the table. I'll admit that when I first tried lavender in food, I wasn't crazy about it, as I'd always associated the flower's aroma with spa treatments.
Lavender first began to grow on me last November, when I tried Loft, a new line of flavored organic liqueurs and proclaimed the line's lavender infusion as my favorite.
Casa Quickie: Herbal Carpet Cleaning
If your house is smelling a little stale due to dry Winter air, try this tip. To make your whole house smell amazing, sprinkle dried lavender on your carpet before vacuuming. When you vacuum your carpets, the lavender scent will spread throughout your entire home.
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