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Paintings by local artists add a splash of colour to the clean white walls, and in summer the streetside seating fills quickly.

Add a splash of colour easily to those hard-to-reach bits of the garden with a wildflower seed bomb.

"In the meantime there are some great alternatives available that will add a splash of colour and grow well in partial shade, such as begonias."

The vivid colours of this bed linen from Dorma will add a splash of colour to any room.

This was surprising - even Dribbling Doctor Vibes had had a calendar on the wall, which added a splash of colour.

Many other edible flowers like violets, wild pansies, chives and daisies add a splash of colour and taste.

Many highly cultivated flowers that add a splash of colour to our urban environment have been selected for showy blooms that produce little or no pollen and nectar for bees.

The Parks Department's budget might be dwindling all the time, but with the help of local businesses, the Council's spending what little money it does have adding a splash of colour to otherwise rather ordinary landmarks like shopping centres and roundabouts.

Originally, stable belts were worn by cavalrymen in the working dress they used for cleaning the stables and tending to their horses, but in the 1950s they spread to all branches of the armed forces, adding a splash of colour and individuality to the drab khaki working uniforms.

They provided over £30,000 of the £36,405 raised to finance the venture and were staunch supporters of the expedition, also providing a great number of Fair Isle jerseys, caps, gloves, scarves and stockings which added a splash of colour to the Antarctic scene long before they became fashion items.