Discover more about lavender, a fragrant Mediterranean plant. The color and scent of this lovely plant are associated with relaxation, youthfulness, creativity, imagination, and optimism. In this article, have a look at lavender-inspired photo quotes, an interior designer’s tips, color palettes, scented design & travel ideas.
Fragrant Lavender Quotes and Sayings
Lavender is the color and scent of relaxation, youthfulness, creativity, imagination, and optimism. In this blog post, have a look at Fragrant Lavender Quotes and Sayings.
Fragrances to Enhance Relaxation and Reduce Stress at Work
Regarding the scent in the workspace, essential oils of lemon and orange are known to boost mood and focus, thereby positively affecting productivity. Oils of mint, eucalyptus, and basil have a similar effect, while lemon balm, bergamot, and lavender are highly effective at relaxing and reducing stress. Find out more in the article How to Choose Colors and Scents for the Workspace – Designer’s Tips.
How to Style in the Mediterranean Way
Kitchenware and tableware designs reflect the vibrant richness of Mediterranean herbs, fruits, and vegetables—the ingredients that foster a healthy lifestyle, for which this region is known. When it comes to colors and scents that evoke relaxation, youthfulness, creativity, imagination, and optimism, lavender immediately comes to mind. This fragrant plant tops the list for topics such as selecting plants for a Mediterranean-themed garden and choosing the best calming scents and colors for your home and office. View more design ideas in the article How to Style in the Mediterranean Way – Designer’s Tips.
A Colorful Journey to Dalmatia
The refreshing blue hue of the Adriatic Sea and the flowers of rosemary; the lovely blue-purple color of irises; vivid purple shades of bougainvillea, violet, lavender, and eggplant; traditional white stone architecture; calming green tones of pine, olive, mint, basil, and sage; the optimism of yellow from sunrays and juicy lemons; warm earthy tones, known as “terracotta”; red tomatoes and wine… All of these colors, and many more, compose the Dalmatian natural color palette and paint this stunning Croatian region. Check it out in the article A Colorful Journey to Dalmatia.
Lavender Creates a Relaxing Interior Design and Decor
According to color therapy experts, the champions of relaxation are certainly blue color (brings inner peace), lavender and lilac (relaxing and optimistic), and green (calms the mind, body, and spirit, and when joined by sunny yellow and creative lilac – this color scheme balances the entire organism). Discover more in the article Relaxing Colors and Scents in Holiday Apartment Design.
Enjoy lavender, a fragrant Mediterranean plant of relaxation, youthfulness, creativity, imagination, and optimism. In Hvar, my home island, discover the beautiful sights of picturesque natural landscapes, olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields, pine woods, and beaches. The freshening color palette of this lovely Dalmatian island is an inspiration to designers and writers alike. In July, the Festival of Lavender in Velo Grablje village on Hvar Island showcases numerous local products made from lavender or inspired by lavender. Starting from traditional essential oil, various wellness and beauty products, artistic fashion accessories, and home decorations… Greetings from Danica! 🙂
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