PRETTY IN PINK

Flamingos

It's snowed recently where I live, but it's not 'good snow'. It hasn't settled. Instead of the sky placing a white blanket over the world, it appears to have cut up a dirty sheet over my neighbourhood.  Even early this morning, I hardly recognised the snow for when I looked out of window, I was greeted with what looked like an immense dusting of grey on the landscape.

I generally prefer winter to the heady days of summer, but this year I've found incredibly dull, and I long for brighter days and warmer climes.  So, just to lift my spirits, I'm going out to find something flamingo pink.  Not necessarily to buy it, but to infuse my life with colour. A colour that is soft and inviting, one that doesn't shout loudly or sit quietly in a corner.  I'm looking for a colour that's assertive without being dominant, but calming without losing its charm.

February can be a difficult month. There should be more daylight than in the previous months. But light reluctantly enters our world at around 7:00am, although it still seems dark, and hurriedly exits at around 2:00 in the afternoon. It's also a month of ice, sleet, and snow, which sometimes becomes a slushy mess.  And to make is worse  Valentines is only a few days away, and the shops are chaotic with Christmas reds.  But the boldness of the Valentine season serves only to accentuate the bland days and indifferent nights of late winter. 

I recently found this beautiful picture of flamingos that I took a few years ago.  I recall the sea of coral that I witnessed when I saw these beautiful birds and the great desire I had to ensure that I captured the moment.  And I believe that I was inspired to take this picture so I cheer myself on dull February days.

TIP OF THE DAY

Take lots of pictures of everyday life during the different seasons as you'll never know when a picture will be there to cheer you up.

Happy Homemaking!