Imagine It: Sunset Beach

Today in my imagination vacation I am going away to the beach. Soft zephyrs stir 

teal and aqua colored waters as they lap at the shore. The shore is golden, tan, 

and brown. I look up at the sky. It's as if God has taken a large paint brush with

watercolor paints and washed the sky in a gradation (bottom to top) of 

mandarin orange, peach, and pink smeared with sky blue and teal. I'm in a breezy

sundress, strappy sandals in hand as I let the powder soft sand seep between my

toes. I'm off to walk the length of the beach as I allow it all to sink in.

Carefree

I can see her now. A girl of ten dressed in a
fluffy white dress with short sleeves, and a hem
billowing around her knees. Golden blonde curls
frame her joyful little face, then tumble down
around her slender shoulders. Her countenance
is jubilant and liberated.

The day is deliciously good-sunshine warming
sky and earth with its cheerful glow. The rays
of this fiery orb are sheer liquid radiance. Come
away with this young girl and drink of what she
has to offer. Arms lifted high, she runs, skips,
and twirls through a meadow filled with long,
flowing grasses that wave and dance in the balmy
breezes. Her eyes twinkle with peace and
merriment. She has cast her care to the wind. She
is in her own rich, imaginative fairy tale.
She is carefree.

Grey Blue, Taupe, and Cherry Red

Hm, so what colors have I been craving this summer? Taupe, grey blue, and cherry red.

Taupe is very earthy, natural, and soothing. It's reminiscent of tree bark, driftwood, and
80's neutrals. It goes very well with my coloring, so that's a plus.

Grey blue is like a moody sea under an overcast sky. It's restless, yet it's relaxing as it ebbs
and splashes.

Cherry red is very, very cheerful. It's the perfect pop of color to go with the above neutrals.

What colors inspire you today?

Twilight Faerie Whimsy

Hues ranging from pink, blue, and lavender
creep up the serene sky as the earth succumbs
to twilight. Balmy breezes blow, and a
smattering of stars peek through the onset of
eventide. This is what dreams are made of.

Faeries lurk in their tiny homes waiting
for their rendezvous. Moonlight peers out from
above the sunset. Tall grasses wave
their greeting to the luminous orb as he smiles
down on them. Flowers lift up their essence as
a sweet offering of hospitality
to happy wanderers. Millions of fireflies dance
amidst all of it.

Trees reach up in inky black, lacey silhouettes
against the last hurrah of flaming pink sky.
The sun is going on holiday.

There they go! Did you see it? A turn of a
silvery faerie wing against an indigo sky,
tilted just so that the moonlight gilds it
ever-so-slightly. Soon you see another, and
another. They want to experience each blossom,
bud, and mysterious light sensation. They dance,
they fly. Each little faerie dressed to impress,
with the finest of silks, leaves, and tiny blooms
to adorn them. They are carefree, for where they
are is free from turbulence. ~*~

Gain Commercial - Revolving Door

For some reason the fact that the poor guy is so irresistably fresh, everybody just about has
their noses pressed to him, and the look on his face, cracks me up immensely. :D

Fine Summer Breezes

Today I am refreshed and renewed with the excitement of a beautiful day. The sun sparkles on and through everything. The temps are in the 80's, and the wind is balmy and refreshing. I love how said wind blows
through my hair as I go about my tasks. Today is a day where I am eager to check the mail or hang out the
laundry. The birds sing and talk to each other as they fly around and go about their chores. They love this
day too, and it shows.

The leaves dance. Everything is so alive, green, and colorful. The peonies nod in agreement, and the iris
sway in unison. How glorious! I feel like my batteries are recharged from the sun. It makes me happy.
I'm eager to soak it all up and get my tan. Summer is pretty much here.

More importantly, however, is the unexplainable joy that the Lord has seen fit to bless me with today.

Time to hang out some more laundry!

How have you been given joy today?

Earthy, Artisanal, and Mysterious: Imagine It.

Today I find myself very much in the mood for earthy, artisanal, and romantic things. Things that
speak of mystery and intrigue. Think of going into an old opera house just to explore. You find
an old piano and costumes. You wonder who the people were that wore these things, what
their lives were like, and how they would have felt dressing up in these garments. The colors
are gold, burgundy, burnt orange, black, mustard yellow, and chocolate brown...maybe with a
hint of luminous spring green touched by light golden yellow. Everything is warm, intriguing, and
inspiring. Think masquerades. Who played the piano? What was it like? You let your imagination
wander to the wonderful things that could have taken place in that room.

Other than that the more urban side is fascinating...scuffed black jeans and dark jackets and tops.
Women with blonde hair done big in the front with a chignon in the back, accented by hairsticks
or headbands. Men in their aviator shades with short hair tousled in the front, their faces shadowed
from lack of a razor. Everything is rugged, chic, elegant, or combination of suave and rustic...think
high heels and black ankle boots, or leather and pearls.

A mysterious evening out on the town, city lights and cool breezes tease you. There are friends
waiting to be made, discoveries yet to be had. Someone is wearing cologne with spices in it, and
the smell of exhaust and smoke mingles with the spice and cool of the evening. You go to a coffee
house, and the warm nuttiness of espresso reaches out and embraces you. Good conversation
and company are enjoyed by you and your friends. City lights twinkle around you.

Embrace mystery, wonder, and warmth. What intrigues you today?