The Color Purple
Looking around my house, my Sixth Sense says "I See Lavender!" I just realized that I use 
it in my decorating a lot more than pink....perhaps because my hubby would not like the look of a pink bedroom or kitchen? I guess I choose this color as a way of "fooling" him. But he is no dummy, he knows what I'm up to. However, the color is not as feminine as pink and therefore I can sneak it in, here and there. I'm drawn to lavender and love it mixed with golds and creams, as shown in our bedroom and adjoining sitting room. Below is a little photo tour of the room. If you have a passion for the color purple, in any shade, please visit my dear friend, Chris, at Tuttichic.com
Tara, That is one fabulous sized bedroom! Wow it is so suite like! And I do love the colors! Heck if you can swing the lavender, go for it! My husband never complains of my color choices only my oldest son has. If we do even get around to our adding on I too will have the luxury of such a big bedroom! Enjoy the size and beauty of it! Lori
Posted by: Lori | June 14, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Purple is my favorite, and I love the way you've used it. I have a friend who sold her husband on pink and white striped wallpaper for their kitchen by calling it "salmon." We do what we must!
Posted by: KLKinFLA | June 14, 2007 at 12:04 PM
How serene your room looks.
Posted by: Vickie Coonfare | June 14, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Such a beautiful bedroom & sitting room! SO BIG & SO PRETTY with all the lavender accents! I LOVE the color lavender myself & use it a lot more than pink for the same reasons! I think it lends itself to a romantic look without it being ultra feminine (not great for the sons & hubbys in the family!)Keep up the great posts my friend!!xo tutti
Posted by: chris glynn | June 14, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Oh wow, your bedroom and sitting room are lovely. That big lavender sofa looks so cumfy, and that ottoman is just great!
Posted by: Genevieve | June 14, 2007 at 08:36 PM
Oh boy, you do have a way with colours and design. Love your bedroom!
Posted by: Ladyjicky | June 15, 2007 at 01:24 AM
Tara, your room is lovely.So true about Lavender, Just today at the shop I work at, we used lavender soaps and ribbons and bundles of dried lavender in a room we wanted to keep all white, and it didn't take away from our idea of all shades of white.
Great post.
thanks,
Becky
Posted by: Becky | June 15, 2007 at 01:45 AM
Just dreamy, Tara! Such a beautiful space.
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | June 15, 2007 at 07:30 AM
Just beautiful Tara. You have really made your large space seem very comfortable.
Posted by: Sue Giannotta | June 15, 2007 at 08:20 AM
It's funny, I've never been much of a purple person... However, I LOVE LOVE LOVE what you've done! Just the right touch of elegance and style! Each and every time!
Posted by: Delaney Gates | June 15, 2007 at 03:21 PM
Tara ~ That is just gorgeous !!! You have an amazing decorating talent ~ Thank you for sharing ~
Posted by: Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage | June 16, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Ooohhh your bedroom is so beautiful and so romantic. It must be an absolute joy to wake up every day!
Posted by: Alison | June 19, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Just beautiful! I love it!
Posted by: Sadie Olive | June 21, 2007 at 09:37 PM