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You’re here to be light, bringing out the
God-colors in the world.
God is not a secret to be kept.
Matthew 5:14
{The Message}
Happy weekend!
Five months a year, most things outdoors are decidedly gray on the Cape. Sky, trees, shingled houses, any and all bodies of water, roads, wooded vistas, stone driveways. No surprise then when a bright blue sky makes its way to the forefront of an ordinary day, she always catches my attention and the gray slowly fades into oblivion.
Color has such an incredible impact on our outlook and our attitude and makes her presence known in the most delightful ways. So when I saw pictures of this truly awesome pink {yes, pink} lake, I immediately knew what direction this weekend's PORCH was headed.
So grab a hot mug and a soft blanket ... get comfy and enjoy browsing through this rainbow of goodies -
What's your favorite colors? Do you wear them, create with them, or what?
Linda
P.S. #1
I've been having so much fun ferreting out a great big bunch of fresh e-book deals just for you this week! And, yes, as an Amazon Associate I may receive a financial benefit when you make a purchase using these links {at no extra cost to you!}
P.S. #2
No, my marriage is not perfect thank you very much ... but we've been talking about it this week anyway.
P.S. #3
P.S. #4
Oh, these colors!!! You're inspiring me to both notice and include more color in my world, Linda.
ReplyDeleteIncluding more color even SOUNDS pretty, Lisa 💐! I like how you said that.
DeleteYes, I have been thinking that I am about done with gray-winter. Wearing a red plaid flannel shirt today just because!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll wear my red plaid flannel shirt tomorrow 😁!
DeleteYour photos today brought a smile to my face. I love color---don't we all!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend, Linda!
Yep, I'm really craving color right now. I knew I couldn't be the only one 🧑!
DeleteSuch pretty colours!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, Linda!
Have a great weekend!
Veronica, thank you! I'm so glad you're here 💐.
DeleteLinda, as you know, I absolutely love color! Thank you for sharing a link to my spring tabletops. You always inspire! Happy weekend…
ReplyDeleteDear Pam, I'm really excited to share your spring tabletops 🍽️ ... all those beautiful settings, the striking combinations of color and texture. Absolutely lovely, friend
DeleteOh MY, a feast for the eyes and the heart, Love these colors and that lake! WOW!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that lake awesome. I couldn't stop staring 😎 ...
DeleteI love all the bright and cheery colors, Linda! They lift my spirits. Is that your own bench? I love it! Thank you, also for all the links. I got all side-tracked with Emily Lex's site for a while. :) Love and blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Trudy! Nope, the bench used to sit in front of our favorite ice cream shop ... and that was one yummy raspberry smoothie 🥤!
DeleteAnd yes, Emily's creativity is always inspiring. Learning how to watercolor is on my wish list.
Yes, I guessed the song, Linda! :) Oh, how your post cheered me up with its vibrant colors and hopeful promises of spring. I know you are waiting a bit longer for its appearance on the Cape than we are here in the South, but it's definitely worth it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, and have a great weekend!
I hear you about the vibrant colors 🎨, Martha! In fact, I ditched a few of the snapshots and replaced them before hitting the PUBLISH button. They were too dull and didn't take me where I wanted us to go.
DeleteAnyway, spring should come late April - mid May around here. The weather does whatever she pleases and we're learning to go with the flow!
Love the colors. My mom made me a very colorful shaw...will have to post pictures of it.
ReplyDeleteOh, that would be fun ... what a keepsake! 🧶
DeleteBlue is my favorite color and the sky up in northern Mn is beautiful when there are white cloud sailing along in the blue or the ground is covered in white startling snow. I am working on my first quilting project that is full of color. I am not into quilting, but I am into people and I meet twice a month with some women who are teaching me to quilt so this brutally cold winter does not drive me crazy. It's been a lovely spark of color when the birds come feed around my bird feeder. Encouraging and cheering post Linda. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love how you put that, Betty ... you're into people even though you're not into quilting ✂️. What a super attitude! Sounds like you're going to have a good time ... I just know you'll bless those who gather with you.
DeleteI love all the color in this week's Porch!
ReplyDeleteAnd I so appreciate your faith-inspired art, Amy. It's always a pleasure to feature your journals here, friend 🎨.
DeleteLove the trip through right colors!
ReplyDeleteSo glad!
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Praise God for the gift of color--such a delight for the eyes and heart. Checked out the psalms coloring book. THAT would keep a person occupied for awhile! Have dabbled in Bible journaling (on separate paper, not actually in a Bible--too much of a novice!). Might be fun to take a class sometime.
ReplyDeleteI love spending an evening coloring 🖍️. A soothing, calming way to end sometimes crazy days. Meditating on the verses that we're coloring makes it a double blessing!
DeleteEnjoyed your colorful, delightful post dear Linda. I love so many colors and it depends on the seasons. Right now with Spring in air I am sensing some light blues, yellows and pinks. I hope your week is wonderful. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteJust reading 'light blues, yellows and pinks' made me smile, Cindy 😊! Bringing a smile and a bit of pizzaz is your speciality, girl.
DeleteLove the colours Linda!! You’ve brightened my day!
ReplyDelete🌞 God is so good!
DeleteThe colourful eggs with the Minion designs made me smile.
ReplyDeletePurple is my favourite colour so my wardrobe is full of purple outfits.
That is so cool, Margie! I've got a granddaughter who fills her life with purple. And boy does she look beautiful in it 💜. I'm betting you do, too.
DeleteI have to say that money talks,
ReplyDeleteespecially when mine,
and so I stain Barb's rifle stocks
with cheaply boxed red wine
that takes more than a couple coats
to reach the red oak grain,
but it gets a lot of votes
when at the final stain,
for it is a gentle blush
softly tinged with yellow glow,
and I like it very much
for as I work I know
that it's the only stain (I think)
whose leftovers I can drink.
Yeah ... let's keep away from the paint section in the hardware store 🤔!
DeleteThese colors are gorgeous and vibrant! I love the box of colors, too - makes me want to paint!
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