Aug 29th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
Waiting rooms are the persons first encounter with a physician and can have considerable effect on the patient´s sense of wellbeing. It is often important for a physician to maintain a certain objective distance to be able to diagnose a patient´s illness effectively. The surroundings, however, should not express an institutional, cool objectivity.
Colors For Medical [...]
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Aug 15th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
I recently had a question from one of my blog readers concerning the meaning of a dream where the wearing of a violet dress was part of the theme.
I am not an expert at dream interpretation. However, whenever a color gains our awareness in some form or other, it is worth taking time in order [...]
Tags: Color psycholog, the meaning of violet
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Jul 18th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
All theory, dear friend, is gray, but the golden tree of life springs evergreen. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Green „similar to a fat and very healthy, motionless cow, capable but of ruminating and watching the world with its stupid and dull eyes“ Vassily Kandinsky
These are two very different quotations from two great authorities on color. They [...]
Tags: Green for the room, green very calming for rooms
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Jun 20th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
This summer, I have decided to visit the various castles of the Bavarian King, Ludwig II, 1864-1886, also know as the fairy king. I visited his castles when I first moved to Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Germany, but this must be about 25 years ago, and my taste and knowledge have changed considerably since [...]
Tags: Castles, European Castles, German Castles, Ludwig II and his Castles
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May 22nd, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
During spring, when flowers create an explosion of colors, we feel we want to bring them into the home to add energy and create joy. However, during the hot days of summer, these colors can be overwhelming. Most of us experience a sensory overload We often feel we need a calm surrounding to counteract the [...]
Tags: colors for rooms, white for rooms
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May 7th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
Meaning of Orange: It Is The Color Of Enthusiasm And Vitality
Orange is a warm, vibrant and happy color, inviting generosity and fun. Spontaneous and honest, vital and contagious, enthusiastic and attention seeking: these are the words that best describe this carefree color. This energetic bundle of joy makes one believe that anything is possible. It is [...]
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May 7th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
Understanding the Meaning Of Yellow Enables You To Use The Color In Its True Essence
What is the real meaning of the yellow? It is one of the most well-loved colors, but for what reason? Yellow is the brightest hue on the color wheel and represents joy, fun and light. It is also symbolic for a [...]
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May 7th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
What Is The Meaning Of Violet And How To Use It Effectively In Your Daily Surroundings
When we understand colors from the psychological point, we can use them far more effectively in our life. Violet is occupied with a very powerful connotation and this prevents it from being one of the most generally popular colors. It [...]
Tags: color psychology violet, the meaning of violet
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May 7th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
Color Harmony for Beading – Colors Of Sand and Water Inspire Your Beading
Strolling along shores can be so inspiring for generating wonderful ideas to help create rustic, beaded jewelry. There are so many things to collect, such as shells, stones and particularly sea glass. The blue-green transparency of water and the warmth of golden sand [...]
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May 7th, 2010 by Doreen Richmond
The demands on oneself or employees is increasing continually: books and seminars on how to create more excellence, creativity, productivity and cooperative teamwork are manifold. However, this is expected to take place in dull offices that drain energy and alienate. Most workplaces are totally lacking aesthetic qualities. The importance of attractive surroundings for one´s wellbeing [...]
Tags: colors for the office, Colors make brighter offices
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