I love big, bold and beautiful color as much as the next girl, but I have to admit – I was a little thrown off when I learned Pantone announced Ultra Violet as the Color of the Year for 2018. I mean, while I love the message of inventiveness, imagination and taking our awareness and potential to higher levels, the color purple (bolder sister to Ultra Violet) can probably change the world easier than decorating your home with it. Well, at least I thought so until I did my homework.