Color Focus | Floral Patterns in Purple ( or perhaps Red Bud)

The beginning of Spring to me always starts with those first blooms on our red bud trees. That hot pink- fuchsia- purple color that bursts forth around mid February means Spring has begun.  I started to post this as a floral pattern roundup and then realized that all the flowers I had picked out reminded of the colors on the red bud tree. I guess it only makes sense as spring is officially only two weeks away + floral pattern is hot right now. Don't these shades of purple and pink make you excited about a fresh new season? Let the garden lounging begin!

Color Focus Favorites:
1.  Retro Dress 1940's Floral || Let's Backtrack
2.  Hellebore Flower Photograph || Pure Nature Photos
3.  Silk Scarf || By Cinne Worthington
4.  Spring Clutch || Mama Bleu Designs
5.  Green Dress || Assaf Pelleg

Blossoming Into Spring

1.  Woodland Nature Photography by Pure Nature Photos
2. Pair of Vintage Enamel Containers by Project Sarafan
3.  Custom Tea Dress by soho mode
4.  Floral Vintage Headband by Be Something New

When I saw this beautiful collection by Aki of Etsy shop oktak titled abloom, I immediately fell in love with the soft and dreamy world she created with her 16 selections.  The Etsy treasury system is such a fantastic way to showcase your favorite items together in a mini gallery setting and it's a wonderful tool for creative expression.  Spring has been ever present on my mind as I anxiously await the melting of snow and bursting forth of color.  I have also been giving the word "flowering" a lot of thought lately as it pertains to my own personal blossoming this year.  It's such a lovely metaphor for an inner awakening, a transformation that then organically comes to the surface and "flowers" into a new reality.    Many may not even be aware of all that is getting ready to blossom in the world, but it is already here.  Now we just have to open our hearts and receive.

What's blossoming in your heart this year?

    

Going Local | Richmond, Virginia

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Pinner: Jillian of JillianReneDecor
Home Country: United States
Area Pinned: Richmond, Virginia
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Etsy Going Local Finds in Richmond, Virginia

1.  half circle necklace | Shop Rare Bird

2.  blue crab watercolor print | Laura Trevey

3.  love birds wedding bowl | Tasha McKelvey

4.  the bees knees leggings | Blackbird Tees

5.  kitchen print | Brown and Barkley

6.  coffee of the month | Apropos Roasters

7.  feather hand carved stamp | Creatiate

8.  tree branches print | Sherri Conley

Celebrate Spring with Yellow!

1.  1950 Prom Dress by zwzzy
2.  Yellow Stud Earrings by Ear Sugar
3.  iPhone Cover Case in Yellow by Red Tile Studio
4.  Personalized Yellow Clutch Set by Mama Bleu Designs

One of the first signs of spring here in Maine would be blooming daffodils and forthysia.  What do they both have in common?  They're yellow!  It's March 1st and even though we still have a good 8-10 inches of snow on the ground, in my heart I am feeling the coming of spring.  I love how the color yellow comes exploding onto the landscape and welcomes the awakening of the Earth as we begin our seasonal shift into summer.  To help awaken the spirit of spring, I've put together 4 yellow colored Etsy finds!  Each one brings a little bit of sunshine into my heart and reminds me that underneath the white snow, spring is patiently waiting!

What does the color yellow remind you of?