1.   Pastel walls, such as the pale lime green in the master suite, were chosen for their soothing qualities.

2.   The bathroom, pinkish marble and pale blue pastel walls, seemed designed for an insecure movie star.

3.   There were no presents, no pastel wall decorations, no cards with pictures of sleeping infants.

4.   At night, neon bounces gaily off flaking pastel walls.