Add a colourful 'shadow' to your home decor
Spring is coming, so I'm thinking about warmer days, brighter colours and new directions for the months ahead. Last summer, for instance, while enjoying the blissful surroundings of a cottage holiday, I tried my hand at tie-dye. (I soon realized I needed to restrain myself from succumbing to the urge to dip and dye anything that stayed still long enough to be transformed from plain to multicoloured.)I imagine that the haute-hippie vibe that made me swoon for the lighthearted and youthful energy of tie-dye is what also motivated the current movement toward all things ombré. <br> <br>The term ombré is taken from the French word for shaded, and the execution of fabrics, furniture, clothing - and even hair colour - displays a subtle transition from dark to light. While you may not be racing out to dip-dye your locks, you'll likely fall for the transitional tones evocative of a sunset sky and long to bring a touch of ombré into your world. Here's a sampling of some current offerings.</br></br>