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Latex Paints vs. Elastomeric Coatings
In ancient times two Greek cults vied for dominance. The one, devoted to Apollo (the “Apollonians”) was devoted to order, simplicity, and conservatism. The other, devoted to Dionysus (the “Dionysians”) embodied emotional abandon and extreme liberty. We’ve seen a swing between these extremes in our culture: Sometimes a swing towards conservatism (think of the norms and hairstyles of the 1950s), and at other times a swing towards Dionysian abandon (think of the life and hair …
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Turn Winter Blahs into Winter Blues with Colour
Painting “feel-good” colours on your walls may help get you through the cold, says PARA Paints Feel the need to escape this winter? Create your own getaway by surrounding yourself with soothing colours, and the feeling may pass. That’s the message of leading architectural paint brand PARA Paints. "Colour is a powerful tool to create mood in a room, and the notion of colour therapy takes this one step further. Discover how you can use colour to actually feel better in a …
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CMG Names 2012 Colour of the Year
If you’re planning ahead for 2012 and want to know what is happening in terms of colours, the Color Marketing Group (CMG) suggests Boyz-N-Berry, a “deep rich purple with slight red undertones. It is mature and elegant yet has a youthful edginess. It reflects our changing mindset on so many issues — off centre and unconventional, spiritual, meditative yet impulsive. It is serene and in control.” It is also able to blur the line, being both masculine and feminine and appealing to everyone.
