the colors of my life...

When I was a little girl I sang in our local civic chorale's youth chorus for a few years. We sang a wide variety of types of songs from show tunes to Psalms to oldies. {and one weird song about an ocelot of all things, "Saucy Little Ocelot", which contained the line "Saucy little ocelot, likes to fuss & boss a lot." Which my friend who sat next to me during practice & I thought perfectly described another girl in the group. We would elbow each other & try to keep from giggling...but I digress...}

 One of the show tunes we sang was called The Colors of My Life from the musical Barnum (which I've never actually seen.)

 

Some song lyrics tend to take up residence in my brain and never leave.

Such as the lines

 

"The colors of my life are bountiful & bold." sung by the fella

 

and

 

"The colors of my life are softer than a breeze." sung by the lady.

 

Every so often I think about these words & I wonder which color schemes would I use to characterize my life?

I really like both bountiful & bold AND softer than a breeze colors.

The only colors I'm not too terribly fond of are neons.

And in moderation even they can be tolerable.

 

Picking out colors for a new knit or crochet project is one of my favorite parts of the whole creative process. I love trying different color combinations. Nothing pleases my eye so much as just the right balance of colors. In my life there is a time & place for bright & cheery as well as pastel & pretty. I like to incorporate them both into my wardrobe & décor.

 

Since it was the lady who mentioned the gentle colors we'll take a look at some of those first.

{Ladies first ya know.} ^_~

 

 

 gentle

 

 

peaceful

 

 

lovely

 

 

calming

 

 

cozy

 

 

like a relaxing day at the beach

 

 that's what I think when I see pastels.

 

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Now as to all things bright and beautiful...

 

fresh & juicy

 

 

cheerful

 

 

playful

 

energizing

*like a cup of coffee for your eyes*

 

 

warm

 

 

 like childhood summer days

 

 

That's what I think of when I see cheery brights.

^_^

 

As you can see I've been keeping busy with granny square blankies.

They are my most recent obsession, and they lend themselves very well to experimenting with different color palettes. I've just started on one I've been calling "pastel rainbow" while also working on a vintage beachy sweater in pale coral, light blue, & white. {Seen in some of the pics at the top.}

 

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So these are the colors of my life.

Both light & lovely AND bright & beautiful.

 

What colors do you prefer?

Is there a certain scheme of colors that characterizes your life?

 

Much Love,

Miss Michelle ^_^

{Photos by me apart from the one of Mema & me. That was taken by Aunt Liz.}





beach belle sweater & new shoes{!}...

Hello dearies!

How are you all doing this fine last day of March?

Can you believe it's already nearly April?

We've had some very fine weather off & on around here,

& it makes me pull out my warm weather clothes a little prematurely.

Such as the outfit I'm wearing in this post.

The bright sunshine that day deceived me into thinking it was warmer than it actually was 

& I ended up leaving the house without a jacket.

Big mistake.

Especially since a movie night was planned that evening at Kels' house.

While I was able to brave the cold in the bright sunshine,

there was just no way I'd be able to once the sun had set.

So, I ended up borrowing a snuggly blankie for the ride home.

Zebra print, no less. Quite a sight I was, I'm sure!

 

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I made this Raglan Sweater with Bow from the Debbie Bliss booklet Beach Belles.

This is my 2nd favorite DB booklet, following closely after her Land Girl booklet,
it has such a 1950s vibe. I just adore all 6 designs it contains.
This sweater was made with Amalfi yarn, a lovely blend of cotton, rayon, linen, & silk,
which is now discontinued. I think this may be the first time I've made a sweater in the same color illustrated in the pattern photos! I usually do my own thing, but I just loved this blue - so nautical. I especially like the boatneck & bow featured on this knit.

 



Outfit details:
 Sweater: Me made // Jeans:  LC Lauren Conrad from Kohls //
Shoes: Miss L Fire ~ Sundae Heels via eBay // Cherry Clip-on Earrings: Vintage find

Kels has this sweet little playhouse & I thought it so looked like one of those vintage beach huts seen on British beaches. (And, featured in the Beach Belles booklet!)
It makes the perfect background for these pics.

 



 

I had a lot of fun using the nautical stickers on PicMonkey to adorn my photos.

Every time I see an anchor the old hymn "We Have an Anchor" pops into my head.

So, all the while I was editing these pics

 

"We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love."

 

kept rambling around in my head. :)

 

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I bet you all are just itching to see a close-up of my shoes!

Well, here ya go! ;)

Aren't they just the cutest thing.

Seriously the cutest pair of shoes I own.

Just look at those sweet little strawberries!

I think I need some strawberry print fabric to make a dress to match, don't you?

 



 

I've been having more success with my Victory Rolls!

I tried pulling my bangs back too, and it works smashingly!

I've been using Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Salt Spray in my hair before blow drying, & putting in my hot rollers. It really helps give my hair that needed texture for more "Victorious" Victory Rolls. (As Esther said in her comment on my VR post, which I found extremely hilarious.) ;)

I haven't tried it with a wet set yet. (Hey, that rhymes!)

I'll see how it works that way in the near future.

 



Come summertime you'll find me in Kels' hammock.

(Mostly because it's really hard to hoist yourself out of it once you're in.) :P

 



 

All I need now is nice cold glass of lemonade or sweet tea.

And, I'll just stare at my new shoes.

Just kidding. I'll knit.
 {And glance at my shoes at regular intervals.}

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I've been working away on my suit for Easter.
I'm really excited about the way it's coming along!
 My vintage leaf sweater is just about to cross the finish line as well.
I can't wait to see how they look together. :D
We host my Dad's side of our family on Easter & I'm always in charge of the pies.
It's kind of my thing. ;) I plan on making a couple fresh strawberry, a peach,
& this adorable pie shared by Jessica on Chronically Vintage. :)
Yummies!

~*~

Have you jumped the gun with warm weather clothes?

Are you making preparations for an Easter celebration?

Which pie would you dig into first? :D

 

{Photos snapped by Kelsey. Edited by Moi.}