Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Self Portrait Tuesday - Changing Colors

Despite the lack of deciduous trees around here, we have our own type of color change that takes place at this time of year. For the most part things are a little darker... the sun rises later and sets earlier... the clouds roll in heavier each day... rain sheets down making my house feel like a cocoon.
I tried to make the most of today's sun by dyeing another round of fabric.
Always it's red... my true color love... this time in response to those tomatoes I canned last week...
And cold ocean blue... cloudy day grey... beet salad purple... pumpkin orange... these colors reminding me of darker days and quieter moments to come.
The garden is a mess, but that's alright. There is still beauty out here, a rouge zinnia standing bright and proud...
the last of those carrots...

... and this, one of ten pumpkins, turning orange just in time! It's such a thrill to see out here!
Soon you will be inside little guy, joining your brother, adding to the decor, making us happy...
I hope you too are noticing the change in colors that this time of year brings! And if you live in a place where they have those splendid deciduous trees, look a little longer, just for me. Will you please?

1 comments:

pattynubs said...

My backyard is woods and I have been so busy I haven't even notice the changes taking place. Tonight I will pause, look at the colors, and reflect on the changing seasons for the both of us. Thanks for the reminder! The pumpkin is great!