Chartreuse VEP [Travel day]

The liqueur that gave its name to a color.
Color Psychology » “Chartreuse is a shade between the colors green and yellow, but it is typically considered a sub-category of the color green. The color was named after a French liqueur called ‘chartreuse’ which has a greenish-yellow hue. The liqueur was first produced in 1605 by the Carthusian monks of France, but likely not marketed to the public until the 1730s. The name of this drink was first used as a color name in the year 1884 when it was mentioned in a British fashion newspaper. During the late 1800’s silk and velvet fabrics were being produced in chartreuse and used to make such stylish items as feather fans, gowns, purses, shoes, and hats. In the roaring 1920s, chartreuse was a very popular choice for dresses because of its bold and rebellious nature. Chartreuse resurged in the late 1950s as a common color choice for clothing and furniture. In the 1960’s, its boldness appealed to young people.”

Travel day: tomorrow we have an early flight west for a week of hiking in Valley of Fire (Nevada) and Death Valley (California).

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[Vicki Dixon]

That is great! I want to try it!!!

[Jane Anderson]

Fascinating information! I look forward to your vacation photos. My grandson and I are reading a novel set in Death Valley.

[Thom Mitchell]

@vickisfotos It's pricey … if you can find it. I think friends brought this bottle back from France for us. Finding VEP in the U.S. is tough. :-\