When he got to the color, the blue on blue night scene set the stage and the slash of candle light through the window indicates that there are secrets to be had here.
Additionally, she usually keeps a lighted candle in the room, favoring black or jewel-toned ones from Dyptique, Rigaud or Taffin for the holidays. (She cautions against placing this candle on the back of a toilet, where the flame could set someone's hair on fire.) Ms. Kemble will also leave a book of matches in the room.