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The power of colour…. a la Orange

February 19, 2013 by Caro&Co 4 Comments

Here are some images taken over a week in my home. For the past week my world seems to be full of one colour ~ orange.  Named after the fruit, not the other way around, I see it wherever I turn.  It makes me happy although I don’t think I’ll ever have the courage to wear it…  And it remains the one word in the english language which perplexes me as it has no natural rhyming partner….

I found this description of orange  on a fascinating website which you can visit here.

“The colour orange represents enthusiasm and adventure. Orange is also associated with optimism, rejuvenation and spontaneity. Orange is a very sociable colour. It stimulates the mind, and renews interest in life, creativity and wanting to be around people. It is a great motivator, boosts self esteem and allows you to accept and be open to exciting change. Creativity and optimism are key words for this choice of colour. In heraldry, orange is symbolic of strength and endurance and thirst for action.”

Why not encourage your child to go hunting for their favourite colour?  Until next time….

 

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Beef and egpplant stew with turmeric

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Sweet potato and beetroot from the garden

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Thai chicken burgers on the grill

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A christmas present to myself….

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A one-off artwork by Grace

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A hideous beanie ~ my son’s current favourite

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Kindergarten artwork

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War of the Worlds ~ an all time favourite

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Leunig’s latest offering

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Another gift from Mum

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Orchid love…

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Favourites ~ from The Folio Society

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Artwork by Gaye Chapman ~ I’m a very big fan

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$2 plastic bucket bought to collect shells over summer

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Nasturtium in the veggie garden

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Son’s smelly sock

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Time for homework

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A very fluffy tail

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Roasted garlic and tomato soup

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Poor Krill…

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L’Occitane

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A recent birthday gift for Grace

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Mango heaven

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Latest additions to the family

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A pot bought on a trip to Singapore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Discovery, Family, Garden, Imagination Tagged With: artwork, Colour, cushions, fish, homework, love, mangoes, nasturtium, orange, orchid, pots, socks

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Comments

  1. Frances Jones says

    February 19, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I like your son’s smelly socks best! The goldfish is pretty special and I can’t not mention the mango.
    A fresh inspired idea, like the smell of orange zest.
    Those Penguin books are hard to beat when it comes to orange.
    One of the most orange things are marigold flowers which Indians wear as garlands http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/marigolds
    I dare you to wear it!

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  2. Eleanor Jodway says

    February 19, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    I think I’d like the recipe for that Roasted Garlic and Tomato soup! That’s what I think! Orange is so close to My Favourite colour…..RED! 😉

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    • Caro&Co says

      February 19, 2013 at 6:07 pm

      I’ll put it up on No Fuss Food shortly…. x

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  3. JackieK_ says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    What a lovely post. Beautiful pictures, and I too am quite fond of orange. We have the exact same bucket, and some of the same Folio Society books!

    Reply

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