I am happy to announce the release of the Second Edition of the book ©RED – A Voyage Into Colors, a book on colors I published for the first time in 2012. The book was performing well until one day I received the classic lemons from the publisher. I was asked to let go of 50% of my profits from the sale of this book. I refused to comply and my book was made “temporarily not available” on Amazon for three years. I am not a person who gets defeated easily. This year, I reworked the book and republished independently the Second Edition of ©RED – A Voyage Into Colors. Now, the ball is back in my court.
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©RED – A Voyage Into Colors – Second edition is a paperback, 124 pages, full of my colorful photography of things that attract me and some of my clients’ homes. After all, what is a book explaining colors, if it doesn’t include colorful pictures? The eyes want to see the beauty and the brain feeds on colors.
Often people refer to shades when they really mean the value, brightness or the darkness of a color.
What is a color without referring to its profile and character? Just like humans, colors have their own character. If we understand how to describe the emotions and sensations they provoke, we will always have a good reaction around the colors we choose, we will subconsciously feel the harmony inside of ourselves and in turn, others will see it and respond positively to us. How people perceive us through colors is very important, colors transmit a message and that is what others see.
What is your message when you get dressed? It doesn’t matter where you go. If you go to grocery shopping with rollers on your head and you are dressed in red, it means you don’t care what others think of you, you dare to be you, the red color will project you as having courage, and the rollers in your hair will pass in a second order. In the same scenario, rollers on your head and you are dressed in black, it means you are trying to hide from the viewers and protect yourself from their criticisms. The colors of your home have messages as well. If your front door is painted red, it means you are an upbeat person; if the front door is yellow, you are an inviting person, cheerful and sunny. My front door is burgundy… exactly…I like red wines and beyond that burgundy door, I added a bit of sophistication to my décor.
Can you sleep and wake up in your zodiac colors? Of course, you can, you were born under those colors, they are natural to your soul.
The moment you came “into the light” many planets revolved over your head making those colors your aura and affected your entire life since that moment. Often, people prefer totally different colors away from their zodiac sign and perhaps totally contrary to their character, simply because they are not aware of the beneficial effects of the colors they were born under or don’t believe it. Colors will determinate their actions, the troubled or unsettled souls living in the wrong colors will continue to feel troubled or unsettled.
With this book, I wanted to depict a colorful bouquet of information regarding home interiors, fashion, and food, all the subjects dear to my heart, each of these subjects thrive on colors. I also delve into explaining colors from a spiritual point of view and how to use them in a technical way. Nature is our best teacher, where all colors are mixed together and co-exist well without rules and prejudices. We can simply copy nature and feel perfect in our choice of colors.
If we live in a home reflecting our personality, if we wear colors becoming to our face and body and if we eat in the rainbow, we can only expect to exude positive energy, which in turn will captivate our surroundings.
Gauguin said: “Color is the language of the listening eye”. It helps our imagination soar with inner power and mystery”. Allow yourself to experiment with various color combinations and challenge your fantasy!
This graphic represents all the authors and artists who have agreed to travel with me in the cosmos of colors for the launch and promotion of ©RED-A Voyage Into Colors – Second Edition.
They are Melissa Muldoon, Teagan Geneviene, Debby Gies, James J.Cudney IV, Sally Croning, Joy-Ruffen-Oake, Bonnie Smith, Robbie Cheadle, Shelly Wilson.
Starting on Oct. 25, 2019, for twenty days, I will travel with them to their planet of birth, I will write about them, their books and arts and they will receive something special about their zodiac sign. This will be a fun and unusual book launch! Some giveaway will happen as well. Anyone can participate in the giveaway by following me on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest , Instagram, MeWe, and commenting on the launch. The contest will start on Oct. 26th and will end on Oct.31. https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e5ee1a9212/?
I am so grateful to my Supreme Being to be able to see all the glorious colors in its realm, fantasize, wallow in their vibrations, sentimentally self-indulge in their atmospheres, and to be able to talk about them every day. Ciao,
Valentina
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Valentina Cirasola is an interior-fashion designer, author of 5 published books so far, a storyteller, and a blogger of many years. She has conceived a few new books of various subjects to which she is working simultaneously. Her books are non-fictional practical ideas to apply in the home, fashion, cooking, and travel. She never gives up trying new things and doesn’t fear failure. A couple of years ago, Valentina became a TV producer/host. She produces shows under her label: Valentina Design Universe. The goal of her shows is to entertain, inspire and inform, while she is living her passion. Her goal is to write a screenplay for theatre or TV.
Get a copy of her books here: Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Nov 17, 2022 @ 05:37:39
Loved reaading this thank you
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Nov 18, 2022 @ 01:20:44
Thanks for the visit Christine.
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Oct 27, 2019 @ 12:22:30
What a great way to relaunch your book! I wish you all the best with it.
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Oct 27, 2019 @ 14:23:41
I appreciate it Liz, thank you for the visit.
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Oct 27, 2019 @ 20:20:41
My pleasure!
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 19:39:22
Congratulations, Valentina. I love the cover and the quote you chose by Marcus Aurelius.
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Oct 27, 2019 @ 02:43:21
Thank you Mary. Thanks for the visit. 😀
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 00:21:33
Your book sounds fascinating, Valentina, and so do you.
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 01:02:44
Oh my, thank you Priscilla, very kind. 😀
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 23:22:22
Okay, me again. Didn’t want to worry you. I went out and came back and magically I can see the wonderfully colored planet with us all. Thank you. ❤
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 01:08:10
Those planets do affects us magically, Debby. I am glad you are here.
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 14:37:26
Oh, don’t I know it! Lol thank you. 😉
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 23:21:07
Good for you Valentina, never take no for an answer. Congratulations on the new birth! Oh, and I must say, the photos aren’t showing. I was looking forward to seeing what method you chose to put us all together. Not sure if it’s your image or WP? ❤
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 01:09:36
Actually, I had trouble seeing the images as well, something in WP, but now is fixed.😀😀
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 14:37:56
Thankfully! One never knows when the WP wizards are messing with our blogs. 🙂
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 16:33:16
Very true. It seems to work now. 😀
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 14:14:47
Congratulations, Valentina. Brand new or second edition — it’s a lot of work and a true achievement. Wishing you huge success. Hugs on the wing.
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 15:22:00
Thank you so much, Teagan, 🤗reworking this book has been truly a lot of work, but I am glad I did it, and it will be a better success.😀
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 23:37:26
Here’s to that! I just reblogged from my place, but requested comments come here. Cheers!
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 01:06:22
Thanks for reblogging, Teagan, your great help will be rewarded. 😀
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 09:55:08
The true reward is helping a friend.
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 12:22:59
Many congratulations on the relaunch of your book. Your book tour sounds like fun. I too am a lover of colour and used it a lot in my former career as a natural medicines therapist.
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 15:25:18
Hello Brigid, thank you so much. Colors are life, I couldn’t do without. 😀
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 13:28:45
I didn’t know that about you, Brigid. How fascinating! Hugs.
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Oct 26, 2019 @ 20:49:29
Thank you Teagan.
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 12:09:54
A lovely post, Valentina
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 15:25:44
Thank you Robbie, 😀
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 12:09:32
Hi,
Congratulations on your launch. I’m excited to be part of the team over the next ten days. My post is prepared and I am thrilled to share it very soon. Have a wonderful party this week, and thank you for mentioning me today.
Jay
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 15:27:04
Jay, thank you so much for your kind words and participating in this colorful book tour. 😀
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 12:08:42
Reblogged this on Robbie's inspiration and commented:
Valendtina Cirasola has re-launched her lovely book, Red, A Voyage into Colours.
“Gauguin said: “Color is the language of the listening eye”. It helps our imagination soar with inner power and mystery”. Allow yourself to experiment with various color combinations and challenge your fantasy!”
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Oct 25, 2019 @ 15:27:56
Great, Robbie, much obliged for the reblog.
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