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Show 2 Spring Home Improvement 2001 Good Hues - The right colors can improve your mood best to temper Color therapy can transform a home into a sanctuary of positive mood and invigorating emotion, based on the idea that each major color is a different quality of light and each vibrates at its own en- ovemsed, white can make a home feel empty, sterile and isolating. White is associated with light ergy level. "Color and light are intimately connected with our feelings and Though it has the fastest vibration of any color, magenta is a gentle, nurturing and protective color, Cumming says. It is the color of letting go, moving on and unconditional and spiritual love. As with most colors, too much can have the opposite effect. Too much magenta may lead to fanaticism and arrogance. Pink is most closely associated with love and romance. Gentle, soothing, caring and affectionate, pink is an extremely feminine color. According to Cumming, it is the color of love and Because a lot of pink may be too emotions," writes Catherine Cumming Color Healing in Home" (Mitchell Beazley, $1 4.95). And their healing qualities have a profound effect on our mood and well-being- ." By placing different colors throughout your home, and com- bining them in different ways, you can induce a range of moods and healing emotional states, according to Cumming. White provides a perfect backdrop to other colors. However, if purity and grace," Cumming writes. "It is clean, tranquil and innocent." self-lov- e. much, it white. is "Red is the most dense, heavy, and physical of all the colors," Cumming says. Red is the color of primal energy. It rouses us to activity and fills us with the energy to get things done." Relating to instinct and physical drive, red is the color of strength, sexuality and passion, she says. Because red increases body temperature and stimulates blood circulation, too much can lead to exhaustion. Orange works as an invoking joy, movement and dance. According to Cumming, it can help with inhibitions and repressed feelings. Though orange encourages creativity, excitement and humor, too much can lead to irresponsibility. Yellow, KDILFOVIUE KRAFTS, INC. 1510 SOUTH HWY 1 0 PRICE, UT 84501 3 PHONE: mil 637-966- PnMoittNnl it with the color associated with sunlight, is warm and optimistic. "It is the color of detachment and is related to control, will, and ego," Cumming says. It stimulates our intellect and logical mind." Yellow is known to stimulate the digestive process as well. However, according to Cumming, too much yellow can cause excess mental stimulation and arguments. Balancing and restful, green is associated with nature, acceptance and caring. Green soothes emotions, though too much can cause indecision and inactive feelings. Well meet or beat any printed advertised price MARTIN Martin Doors Claret creates an intimate and inviting atmosphere. This red shouts strength, drive, power and confidence. Two much, though could become oppressive and depleting. the middle of the visible spectrum and it is the neutral color - neither hot nor cold. Green repIt is resents equilibrium," Cumming states. Turquoise boosts physical and emotional immunity It is a very cooling, youthful, expressive color, and one that is good for relieving inflammatory conditions," according to Cumming. Too much of this color leads to isolation and confusion. Calming and comforting, blue is truthful and peaceful, the color of honesty, devotion and aspiration. continued on page 18 tlUGDGELGGTIOn rfeHABOML cDcz'izCl'jfcT-- rTn mmVj QUALITY . u ftDOtoGM Martin Finger Shield Garage Door System Installation Available Lakes' Rake Shovel C. Hoe A. B. Choose from a wide selection of reliable and quality brand names Always Free Delivery re Financing We Serve to Serve Again Garden Tools (1320-0- jw' w Amana .Panasonic- Frigid-tir- -- e JVC Sony Kenwood Catnapper Ashley dhfjfltoxmv COS 72)1554 300 Your Choice $099 B. 'i25l31ull3t!l4 (liEpIEniF 5Ei)49iniii;S'B4HliB3l'S |