There’s rain in the forecast today. And tomorrow.
I’m not entirely sorry about this: it is February, after all. And it isn’t snow. And Monday was gloriously sunny. Besides – I can hear my dad’s voice in my head, as he looks out across a drought-browned West Texas lawn – we need the rain. Those spring flowers and trees I love so much won’t grow without it.
One of my favorite hashtags on Instagram is #chasinglight. It yields gorgeous photos of skies, sunsets and small everyday scenes. And it reminds me to do what I always feel the need to do in the depths of winter: chase a little light of my own.
Because it’s grey outside, I’m also chasing color this week, and I thought I’d share some of it with you.
In addition to the sprig of freesia above (a gift from my ever-kind florist), I spotted the season’s first crocuses – they’re early! – in Cambridge this week.
The skies may be grey today, but on Monday morning, they were my favorite deep, bold blue.
I’m reading my friend Christie’s gorgeous memoir, which is a feast for the eyes and the soul. (Bonus: it happens to match my potato-chip bag.)
This bright pink cowl took me ages to finish, but is providing a much-needed shot of color and warmth.
Where are you finding color and light these days?
cakes, tea and dreams 
Lovely bit of color therapy! The book looks interesting – great cover – I will check it out.