A neighbor and hiking buddy of mine left a message on my answering machine the other day, “I just went on an incredible hike south of the Mesa Trail and saw the most amazing sight.  The wild irises are in full bloom and the entire valley is covered in a blanket of blue.  I’ve never seen so many irises at one time!”  Inspired, I grabbed a leash and my black lab, Ginger and headed up the trail in search of the irises.  Along the way I spotted several other punches of color amidst the grasses and rocks, more wild flowers displaying their hues of yellow and purple and white.  As much as I love the crisp white snow in winter, the bright colors of spring are a refreshing change of scenery. I never tire of their beauty and they invite me to add a little color to my life.  I find I’ve adopted the spring season in my wardrobe as well, opting for the aqua pullover sweatshirt instead of the gray zip-up sweater. At home, I look forward to planting my annuals,  adding new accent pillows in bold colors to the chairs on my porch and maybe even adding a new throw blanket on my bed or some colorful dishtowels to my kitchen.

Designer David Bromstad with HGTV describes being inspired by the colors in nature this way, “Nature is the most amazing place for color inspiration, since each season offers different and amazing color combinations. The warmth of the summer and fall, the cool colors of winter and the fresh hues of spring are the perfect examples of Mother Nature’s work. Color doesn’t just exist in the growth of nature, but in every aspect. A stormy sky against fall leaves is unbelievable, while a yellow rain jacket on a gray, rainy day is the perfect color combination for spring.”

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www.hgtv.com/decorating/best-places-to-find-color-inspiration/index.html