Pink Saturday: Pretty In Pink

All my life, I've been drawn to pinkness. The color is like a first kiss--tender and memorable. Pink is playful, romantic, youthful. It can be hot and peppy, or soft as the inside of a baby's ear. When it comes to dish collections, pink is versatile. It blends perfectly with other pinks, and red is a kissing cousin. Depending on the colors you put with it, you can create whimsy, excitement, elegance, romance, or a feminine ladies luncheon.
We can be "pretty in pink," "tickled pink," and "in the pink." Pink may have four letters, but it isn't an upsetting word. Not in the least. Have you ever heard anyone say, "I'm so pinked off at you!" (Though from time to time, you hear about someone cutting up an old lover's clothing with pinking shears.)

Tone-on-tone pink has many personalities--quiet, charming, or happy. You name it. Pink-and-white can work in a nursery or a living room. But if you want to see pink's broad range, bring in other colors. Add black and the look is sophisticated, retro, or edgy. Chocolate accents are timeless and chic. Yellow adds a lively dynamic . A touch of green reminds us of tender shoots in our gardens; this fresh pairing whispers that winter, like everything else, will pass away. The days will be longer and sunnier; warmth is on its way. It might be a tad slow, but it's unstoppable.

I think of all these things when I see pink. I'm reminded to be patient, and to smile as often as possible.

Hope you enjoy the Pretty in Pink slideshow:

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Please visit Beverly at her blog How Sweet the Sound to celebrate the color pink and wish her a Happy Valentine's Day.