Whether we realize it or not, colors have an impact on us physically as well as psychologically. Color psychology is an entire science (in and of itself), which studies the effects colors have upon our mind and body. Some colors are soothing, others energizing, while some can provoke irritability or even sadness. Choosing colors and …
Orange Is the New Black
Thanks HBO. While orange can at times be associated with prison uniforms, it is more often associated with many positive traits. In color psychology, orange represents enthusiasm, motivation, vitality, encouragement, adventure, social, creativity, warmth, rejuvenation, and courage. Actually orange is one of the more controversial colors. People tend to either love it or hate it (and I’m not telling you which …
Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree
The other day while looking at ribbon, I came across a bright yellow ribbon and felt a sudden gush of happiness. It provoked memories of the beach in the summer with the sun brightly shining and the salty ocean breeze. Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree seemed a most appropriate title for today’s …
The Color Purple
Let’s talk about The Color Purple (thanks, Whoopie, for an outstanding performance). But seriously, the color purple is usually associated with mystery, magic, nobility, royalty, power, leadership, wealth, wisdom, spiritually and generally has a calming effect. A little bit of trivia regarding the color purple and royalty. In the 15th century, the dye for the color purple was created and was so terribly …
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Green…..the color of money. Right? Perhaps, if you’re in the U.S. but not necessarily. Green is often associated with nature, health, healing, freshness, and newness. Green has a calming and relaxing effect, the thinking being that it reminds us of nature. On the flip side, there’s the Green-Eyed Monster, being green with envy, green around the edges (naivete), and on another side there’s …