Paris may be known for the soft rose light of its afternoons, but at night its monuments are set aflame by a warm glow that is far closer to candlelight than the bright white spotlights that ruin so many cities.

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The former home of the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics is exactly the color you would expect: a soft shade of light pink.

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But his heart was in the soft light and velvet banquets of croonerville.

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Quins, who gave a debut to centre Karl Pryce, their loan signing from Wigan, then went two scores in front when Australian loose forward Bailey made light of some soft defence to crash over for his first try for the club.

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Anthony Road Pinot Gris: light-bodied, dry but soft, some light fruity tones with a hint of mineral.

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But where Gurung was about modern take-charge urban warriors, Adam Lippes of Adam showed a crowd-pleasing delicately feminine collection of light airy dresses in sheer pastel fabrics or in soft silks in shades of pink or ivory.

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Hardwood floors and soft hues mix well with plenty of glass and light (outdoor and indoor).

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Researchers at Wake Forest University recently developed a new type of light bulb that uses field-induced polymer electroluminescent technology to create a soft white, full spectrum light that could last a decade.

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In addition, the Mood Lamp creates a soft, environment-enhancing lighting effect, while the Smart Sensor analyzes the amount of illumination being provided by ambient light sources.

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