A blast of colour
November 7, 2011
Monday morning has the look of grey soup and needs a little excitement or I’ll feel far too dreary screen side. A blast of colour then, with a halfway-to-the very-last nasturtium bloom. This beacon of brilliant orange gives my desk an upbeat almost sunny perspective. I take the hint and add a swish of duck egg blue and turquoise silk Liberty scarf to cheer up my shades of black ensemble: tights, striped shift and at least a decade old Agnes B jacket. It’s not that the day in itself is depressing, the quiet fluttering of leaves in the park and the bristle brush outlines of the tress are beautiful- peaceful. It’s more the disappearing of the light, the shorter days, and the fact that evening begins at teatime that makes me feel as if I have to keep the visual batteries charged, to soak up as much colour as I can.
NB Red camiknickers are also a good antidote to winter according to one of the countless pearls of wisdom in my friend Clare’s new book Dangerous Women – the guide to modern life
Isn’t that the most perfect splash of red. Very cheering on a gloomy day
Comment by Annie | November 7, 2011 @ 1:28 pmLove the contrast
Comment by Dora | November 8, 2011 @ 12:23 am“The disappearing of the light” poignantly reminds me why my Monday was like that grey soup you mention. The colour makes such a difference, but I’m afraid the next splash for me will be that amaryllis bulb waiting to be awaken. This nasturtium stem is impossibly cheerful.
Comment by Gosia | November 8, 2011 @ 2:59 amAlways such beautiful, simple photos Jane!
Comment by Viv | November 9, 2011 @ 1:46 amthanks for visiting. i like your cleanliness as well.
Comment by raneytown | November 9, 2011 @ 8:40 pm