Capture 52: Week 23 - Opposites

“Opposites are not contradictory but complementary.” — Niels Bohr

Flora vs. fauna + opposites on the color wheel — Opposites give us visual contrast, and when two objects contrast in a big way, they give your viewer something to think about. Show us opposites this week. #Capture52 #capture52week23 #oppositesattrac…

Flora vs. fauna + opposites on the color wheel — Opposites give us visual contrast, and when two objects contrast in a big way, they give your viewer something to think about. Show us opposites this week. #Capture52 #capture52week23 #oppositesattract #floraandfauna #colorwheel

May Color of the Month

“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones, radiant orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.” — Leatrice Eiseman

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Links I Love • May 2019

“Lilacs are May in essence.” - Jean Hersey

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Here are the links that caught my eye this month:

Violets

“The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.”

― St. Therese of Lisieux, “The Little Flower”

"When you talk to me, I smell violets.” - L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Windy Poplars

"When you talk to me, I smell violets.” - L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Windy Poplars

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May • Color of the Month

“Be different. Be original. Nobody will remember a specific flower in a garden filled with thousands of the same yellow flower, BUT they will remember the one that managed to change its color to purple.” - Suzy Kassem

You may have noticed that each month this year, I have featured hues of a particular color — blue in January, red in February, green in March, yellow in April, and now purple in May. It seems the logical choice as violets are popping up in the back …

You may have noticed that each month this year, I have featured hues of a particular color — blue in January, red in February, green in March, yellow in April, and now purple in May. It seems the logical choice as violets are popping up in the back yard, lilacs will soon be blooming, and sunsets become more and more vibrant. I spied these purple hepatica on a hike with Piper in Lapham Peak on Sunday.

A Pound of Lavender

“It was our favorite part of the day, this in-between time, and it always seemed to last longer than it should--a magic and lavender space unpinned from the hours around it, between worlds.” - Paula McLain, The Paris Wife

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Have I mentioned that I received a pound of lavender for Christmas? I do love the color, fragrance, and taste of lavender, but I’m wondering what I will do with all of it. So far, I’ve filled decorative dishes with the dried buds to perfume the air in the living room and bedroom. I was thinking of filling some sachets for my drawers and closets. I already have lavender simple syrup for tea, lemonade, and cocktails. Any suggestions? Merci en avance!