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So many questions … so little time
Jul 2nd
Each day, Archecolour is privileged to share a knowledge-bank of design, interior decorating, architectural, diy and colour palette expertise with friends and clients just like you.
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For 25 years this has, and is, our favourite thing to do. Each house, room, kitchen, backyard, property or farm has a story waiting for your personal chapter. Your chapter is all about stamping your personality on the space for functionality, for sale or for fun.
Sometimes this is easy – you’ve already selected the paint colour. Sometimes this is challenging – you are undecided on the accent colour. Sometimes – you want to tear your hair out with frustration and confusion – the design of your weekend ‘diy’ job is just not working.
In one click, Archecolour delivers the concentricity, or meeting of minds, of each of the following specialties: interior design, interior decorating, architectural design, architectural drafting, inspirational colour solutions and sustainable ecological thinking – straight to your inbox.
So, if you have a colour, interior design, decorating, diy or property planning question … all you have to do is ask.
Colour
Helping you co-ordinate the paint colours, finishes, materials, furnishings, functionality and ambiance of your home, office or property, resulting in a creative, personal and appropriate transformation of your More >
2011 – Chinese New Year – Year of the Metallic Rabbit
Feb 3rd
Chinese New Year 2011: Year of the Rabbit.
One of the most ancient civilizations is that of the Chinese. Each New Year, people, around the globe, look forward to this most important Chinese holiday - curious about what the Chinese New Year has in store for them. Traditional Chinese culturalists believe that, somehow, individual lives will be influenced throughout the year in varying ways, depending on their animal signs.
Officially commencing on 3rd February, 2011, this Chinese New Year, is the Year of the Rabbit. Specifically, babies born between 3rd February, 2011 and 22nd January, 2012, will be born in The Year of the Metallic Rabbit. Their ‘metal rabbit’ compatriots are in their early 60′s …. born during the last occurence of the Year of the Metallic Rabbit, 6 February 1951 – 26 January, 1952.
A traditional chinese new year icon (source: Wikipedia)
One of the traditions during Chinese New Year celebration period, is the giving of red envelopes and red packets called “Ang Pow”. These Ang Pows are usually passed out during the Chinese New Year’s celebrations, from married couples or the elderly to unmarried juniors. Red packets almost always contain money, usually varying from a couple of dollars to several hundred. Per custom, the amount of money in the red packets should be of even numbers. More >
No. 1 The Red Effect
Feb 14th
The Red Effect is the first in our FREE 7 part series, The Rainbow Effect. This series demystifies why and how the effects of decorating with one of the 7 colours, or bands, of the rainbow, may affect the mood, ambience, or energy of your home or office space.
The Red Effect
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February 14th, 2010, also marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. It is indeed a weekend of significance.
As significant as the colour red, itself.
Red is the colour of passion, love and romance. It is a stimulant that invigorates the beauty surrounding it. Red radiates warmth, and just as a fire-glow in winter, invites conversation, happiness and love.
Painting a ‘ruby red’ feature wall defies complacency and More >
Happy Chinese New Year 2010 – Year of the Tiger
Feb 14th
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Chinese New Year 2010: Year of the Tiger – One of the most ancient civilization is that of the Chinese. Every New Year, a lot of people look forward as to what the Chinese New Year has in store for them. They believed that through this Chinese New Year, somehow, their lives will be influenced depending on their animal signs.
This coming Chinese New Year, it will be the Year of the Tiger. The Chinese New Year 2010, which is the Year of the Tiger will officially start on February 14, 2010, Valentines Day!
One of the traditions during Chinese New Year is the giving of red envelopes and red packets called “Ang Pow”. These Ang Pows are usually are passed out during the Chinese New Year’s celebrations, from married couples or the elderly to unmarried juniors. Red packets almost always contain money, usually varying from a couple of dollars to several hundred. Per custom, the amount of money in the red packets should be of even numbers. The number 8 is considered lucky (for its homophone for “wealth”), and $8 is commonly found in the red envelopes in the US.
In addition to red envelopes, which are usually given from elder to younger during the Chinese New Year, small gifts (usually of More >
What is an orb?
Feb 9th
Thursday, December 31, 2009
What is an orb?
As our planet spins and tilts a little, it is quite serendipitous to launch this blog as the earth experiences a blue moon (did I mention colour!).
Occurring every 18-20 years, the blue moon, tonight, also heralds the end of 2009.
In an ever evolving and revolving world … designs, colours and plans follow suit. Archecolour is here to help you secure the designs, colours and plans that you are most comfortable living in or working with.
Graphics, stories, projects and thoughts will populate each loaded with the intention of sparking inspiration and helping you acheive the comfortable, wakky, slick or chic space you are seeking.
Now, back on topic …. an orb: is Orb (noun)
1. Sphere: a sphere or spherical object 2. Jewelled sphere of king or queen: a small sphere usually made from a precious metal set with jewels and with a cross fixed to the top of it that forms part of a sovereign’s ceremonial regalia. 3. Eye: Eye or eyeball 4. Area of interest: A sphere of interest, influence or activity 5. Concentric planet-holding sphere: Astronomy: one of the concentric spheres that were formerly believed by astronombers to hold the planets in their orbital paths 6. Spherical astronomical More >
10 things to do with a full blue moon
Jan 31st
- Move the clouds
- Find a scope (telescope, microscope, landscope … )
- Invest in a lotto ticket
- Propose
- Decide to do something completely out of the blue (read: extraordinary – for you – and of which you will, of course, be proud)
- Sing
- List 8 of your favourite things
- Thank your lucky stars
- Play
- Enjoy … anecdotally, there will be no blue moon, of any kind, in the years 2011, 2014, and 2017.
If they say the moon is blue, We must believe that it is true.
Never underestimate the power of what you believe.
Sleep tight.
