Just ‘No’ to the Orange
I love Autumn.
But I used to hate it. When I was younger, the only thing I associated with Autumn was ORANGE. And friends, I do not do orange. I’ve seen it used well, and I appreciate it as a color . . . I just didn’t want it on my birthday month calendar page, my party decorations, or smeared over EVERYthing standing still from September to November . . . (Yes, young problems were enviably lighter.)
My orange-hate has cooled considerably, but it still does not play nice with my yellow and gray living room. I’ve discovered, that while it’s hard to avoid orange completely when decorating for Fall, it is possible to keep it to a dull roar. If you’re not a fan of orange either, focus on the other Autumn colors that do coordinate with your decor or stick with neutrals.
And a shout-out to my friend Amy S. who taught me to love Fall. Her front patio is always covered in pumpkins–more sizes and colors than I used to know existed. Happy chrysanthemums shout, “Welcome!” and inside, yummy smelling candles flicker all around. Add some other seasonal staples: a pumpkin latte, a refreshing breeze, and a cozy blanket and . . .
What’s not to love?
Photo Credit: Lisa Runnels; Colorful trees in driveway; publicdomainpictures.net