How are you? How the time (another 2 weeks) has passed.
With summer just around the corner, I thought I’d bring out the brightest colours in the pencil box.
I notice, on my walks, that on overcast days, the grass and the garden beds take on a luminous glow. It’s as if the muted light of a grey sky allows for the gardens to deepen their hues. On these greyer days, the colours seem to call out to my visual field (or maybe my eye goes looking for them instinctively). They take on a new saturation that feels unusual and familiar at the same time (were the colours always this glowing?). Maybe this is one of the consolations of the grey day — the recession of light allows for colours to reveal a new kind of splendour.
Until next time, wishing you warmth and sunshine.
handmade habit 
The smell of Spring right now in Toronto is intoxicating! The sweet smell of lilacs makes me stop and breathe in with delight, no matter what kind of mood I’m in. Your picture depicts that feeling. ❤
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That sounds really lovely, Liz. Breathe in that delightful Toronto lilac air! I’ll look forward to catching some of the lilacs this summer too. ❤️
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What a vivid representation of the luminosity you describe. Enjoy your walks and the play of light.
Hope the move went smoothly
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Thanks, Mariss. It is still going, but we are getting there. I hope you are having a sunny week. 🙂
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Not much sun here, or for that matter warmth – but that’s expected as in the Southern Hemisphere this is “winter” – love our bright and sunny flowers, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for stopping by to read, Catherine. I hope the sun and warmth come soon enough next season. 🙂
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So true! I love that high-contrast glow of summer flowers and leaves against stormy skies. Hope your move is going well… Or better yet, is complete!
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Thanks, Helen. We are still in the middle of it (eep), but things are starting to take shape, slowly!
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Gorgeous piece with wonderful bright colors! I forgot you were posting less often and I have been trying to catch up on my favorite blogs posts moving backwards and wondered why I had not come across your next. Summer is a glorious time – enjoy!
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Thanks, Tierney! I’m glad you enjoy the colours. Summer is such a glorious time — I’m glad to see you’ve been creating lovely spaces to enjoy it in. Thank you for reading!
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