I am doing a project and trying to come up with a colour palette. Something subtle and not overbearing. Neutral nature is always my inspiration. When trying to deliver the wow factor, my go to is my favourite colours. Those colours are not subtle, emerald green and real red, Christmas everyday? I am not faithful to these colours, favourites are very limiting. Geometric is not for me, I like small floral and plaid. Again Christmas and intimate wedding vibe. When I dig deep into colour, I ponder the why?
I grew up loving blue, one hundred percent tomboy. No frills or lace for me, hinders the running, tree climbing and digging in the dirt. Dad wore plaid, strong colours in plaid, something about plaid looks so good. Jeans and a plaid shirt, pretty sure I have a picture of each of my kids as babies in denim overalls and a plaid shirt. I don’t care about what is trending. Momma was polka dots, I think I only had one thing polka dots in my life. She got me into the florals, not to wear but aesthetically. She did the side of her shed with flowers she painted, takes pictures of flowers and fresh picked fruit, I find I do that too.
The why doesn’t help me decide the palette. Nature will still be my guide, as long as I can sit in a space that feels like home. It will be mine and personal, forget the rest. Forest floors, beach coasts, greenery, bouquets of flowers, sunsets and sunrises will be my vision. Nature will never be wrong. Bring the outside in with a big dollop of plaid hiding in the mix. I just saw it in my mind, I just solved my problem! Now to make it through the time change!
Momma Wouldn't Say 