Colours are important to our every experience. The power of colour comes from our emotions – from how we think and feel when we see them in our daily lives. Ever wondered why rockstars love to dress up in all-black attire? Black stands for intrigue, mystery, secrecy and revolt. Rockstars like to create a sense of mystery and intrigue around them by wearing black. It is also deemed cool to wear that shade, making it a preferred choice for rock and roll musicians.

In our waking state, colours stimulate emotions. Similarly, colours also arouse emotions in dreams. Surprisingly, they play a huge role in dreams. It is, in fact, fascinating to note that every colour possesses its own symbolism for each of us. Another interesting observation is that we often say that we have dreamt in colour but when we are asked about it, we fail to describe the colours that we see in the dreams, be it of an object, room colour or dress colour. Though dreaming is quite visual in nature, only those who have heightened awareness of colour during waking hours may be more likely to recall their dreams in colour than their less colour-aware counterparts. Intriguing, isn’t it?

Paraiba Tourmaline

This sparkling gemstone is known as Paraiba Tourmaline. It is an exclusive neon blue to blue-green coloured gem variety belonging to the Tourmaline family. It is the only tourmaline that owes its magnificent vivid hue and intense glow to the copper element. Traditionally mined from Brazil, at present it is also found in Nigeria and Mozambique. A sight for sore eyes, it comes as no surprise that it is always appreciated by jewellery lovers and gem collectors. This extraordinary gem is also believed to heal respiratory ailments and the wearer is believed to benefit immensely from this dazzling beauty! Paying an ode to the beauty of this gemstone, you can choose this hue as your home’s interior wall paint.

Opal

The gemstone you are looking at is known as Opal. A display of nature’s wonder, it exhibits a kaleidoscope of colours like none other! While writers have held it on a pedestal comparing it to galaxies, fireworks and volcanoes, what is amusing to note is that it was once considered an unlucky stone owing to its negative mention in a novel written way back in the 1800s. In present day, it is considered to bring good fortune, peace and joy to the wearer.

Crimson Sunbird

This bird is called the Crimson Sunbird. It is the national bird of the Republic of Singapore. It can be found in gardens, parks and plantations in South-East Asia. The males are flaming red and sport a dark grey belly with a blue head. The females are dull olive-yellow with vibrant underparts.

Crimson Sunbirds mostly feed on nectar. However, during the breeding season, they eat insects to satisfy their own need for more protein in their diet and also to feed their young ones.

Purple Petunia

The flowers you are looking at in the photo are Petunias. These come in different colours, combinations, shapes and sizes. Some of the popular ones are Moonlight Bay, Sugar Daddy and Littletunia Indigo. Our personal favourite is Moonlight Bay that has a deep purple hue with creamy white petal borders. It is a beautiful combination that we would recommend as exterior house paint combinations for those thinking of a home exterior makeover. These flowers also symbolise the desire to never give up on hope. They represent peace and calm, which is why they are given to someone with whom you have recently had an argument with.