Yes, that's right: This new "era" of the year will be all about … well, the color of an eggplant. Admittedly, getting design inspiration from food isn't exactly anything new: ...

Similar to the vegetable, eggplant is a shade of purple, a color palette with a rich history. "In history, purple dates to the ancient Phoenicians, who lived by the Mediterranean Sea around 3,000 ...

In my own limited experience, it seems like there is no middle ground in fondness for eggplant. People either love it or hate it, with no in between. Plant Palette: Eggplant ...