Le Creuset has added a striking new colourway to its range of cast iron cookware, stoneware and accessories, inspired by 2018’s Pantone Colour of the Year.

Ultra Violet is a reinterpretation of the classic Le Creuset purple, previously known as Cassis.

The new bold shade of purple can be seen across the Le Creuset collection, from traditional casseroles and skillet grills through to breakfast jugs, mugs, teapots and plates.

The Ultra Violet range is available in store and online at lecreuset.co.za.

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Le Creuset has just launched Provence, a brand-new hue inspired by the southern French region.

This sophisticated shade of lavender can be found across the brand’s enamelled cast iron and stoneware collections, including casseroles, saucepans and roasting dishes, as well as cocottes, ramekins, coffee presses, mugs, teapots, cake stands, bowls, pitchers, teaspoons and spoon rests.

The Provence range is available at Le Creuset stores and online at lecreuset.co.za.

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Make a striking pendant light using two plastic glasses – and incorporate the Pantone Colour of the Year 2018 into your home.

The Pantone Colour of the Year 2018, Ultra Violet, is a deep purple that conveys intrigue, originality and ingenuity. It will undoubtedly boost sales in the commercial world, but designers and architects will always choose black as one of their favourite colours of any year!

If purple is your favourite colour you are in luck; if not, use it sparingly – in touches only. Make a striking pendant light using two plastic glasses: a translucent purple one topped by an opaque red beer glass. You’ll also need an electrical cord, a plug, a socket and a low-voltage LED (the plastic might melt if you use an incandescent bulb).

Drill a hole in the base of the two glasses and lace the cord through both of them. Fit a socket to the bottom end of the cord and a plug to the other end, and screw in the LED.

Good news: You can now get a 2 m length of silicone cord fitted with a socket on one end and a plug on the other from most electrical suppliers and hardware shops.

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Pantone recently announced Ultra Violet as its Color of the Year for 2018. We decided to browse a few local online stores to see what each one had to offer in shades similar to Ultra Violet, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2018.

Below are 10 buys in varying shades of purple, from coin purses to pendant lights.

1. Single Cone Purple Pendant R1 280, Stable

2. Macaroon Coin Purse R49.99, MRP Home

3. Lined Jotter Notebook R79, Polaroid at Superbalist.com

4. Gavin Rajah Soy Wax Versailles Candle R399, Gavin Rajah x @home

5. 350 ml mug in Cassis R245, Le Creuset

6. Slim Flip-flops in Petunia R369, Havaianas at Superbalist.com

7. Picardie Pastel Tumblers in Pastel Purple (set of 6) R399, Duralex at Yuppiechef

8. Round Sunglasses R199, Joy Collectables at Spree

9. Bar All-in-one Instant Purifier, Kettle and Water Cooler R13 499, BIBO at Yuppiechef

10. Polaroid Snap Instant Camera R1 979, Makro

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Introducing Ultra Violet, Pantone’s much-anticipated Color of the Year for 2018.

For Pantone, this thought-provoking hue speaks of the unknown universe, of mystery and intrigue and potential discoveries, of spirituality and mindfulness, of experimentation and going against the grain.

“We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination,” says Leatrice Wiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet, a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level. From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.”

For more information about 2018’s Color of the Year, visit pantone.com.

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Not only is Amethyst Plascon’s Colour of the Month for February, Le Creuset has also just launched Amethyst as their latest colour. We decided to browse our favourite online stores to find 10 stylish items you can use in this bold colour.

1. Cast-Iron Collection in Amethyst (Prices from R2 374 for the 26cm Soup Pot to R3 300 for the 31cm Casserole), Le Creuset

2. The Dots Hook (Small) R399,95, Muuto at Entrepo

3. Bulb Hi-Ball Glass R25,99, Mr Price Home

4. New Balance Mens High Roller in Purple R589, Shelflife

5. 11” Satchel R1 599, Cambridge Satchel Company at Superbalist.com

6. 8 Cake Pops Silicone Mould Set in Dark Purple R75, Bakeware at Spree.co.za

7. Eetrite 3 Piece Breakfast Pan Bundle Set R279, Takealot.com

8. Sitting On Cash Purple Cushion Cover (60cm x 60cm) R420, Fabric Nation at KIN

9. Bodum Bistro Thermo Jug (1L) R755,90, Banks Kitchen Boutique

10. Purple Wooden Cup Pendants R499, Esque

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“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute. “It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”

Since 2000, Pantone has annually hailed a colour to encapsulate a year – the first was an enigmatic blue, cerulean. Over the years, anticipation and significance of the announcement has grown and these days Pantone’s Colour of the Year has become highly influential in product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design.

Says Leatrice: “While the 2013 colour of the year, Pantone 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the colour wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination.”

In terms of decor, Pantone suggests that we “spruce up interior spaces by incorporating this eye-catching hue in paint, accent pieces and accessories. As adaptable as it is beautiful, Radiant Orchid complements olive and deeper hunter greens, and offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal and even light yellows.”

“Likewise,” they go on: “the vibrant colour is sure to liven up neutrals including gray, beige and taupe. Uplifting and bold without being overpowering, Radiant Orchid reenergises almost any colour palette and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces.”

www.pantone.com

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Add a bit of quirkiness to your home with fun purple. Says KC Greenhouse: “Purple is great for a statement room and pairs well with soft greys.” 

First published in iMagazine, the glossy lifestyle magazine of City Press.

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