Oct. 26th 2009
As Demeter begins her to set forth on her promise to make the earth barren while her daughter, Persephone, begins her decent to Hades, I watch as the shades of green begin to take on more blue and red hues… a reminder of what is to come. It is not that I regret the end of summer. I am probably one of a few who actually look forward to an earlier sun set, as I find comfort in cocooning, moments on the sofa with a throw over my lap, a cup of tea by my side, candles resting in their protective cradle accompanying the the fire in the background.
With that said, I don’t have to look far to find shades of green all year round in our home. A glace here, a peek there, moments of comfort and peace are near.
newly acquired carved soap stone cats: Artist: Charlotte Darling-Diehl
Chandelier in our sitting area in the kitchen
Pair of vintage swans I found at the flee market in Dodgeville
Glass bowl on our dining room table
Throw and French pillow on chain under chandelier
Vintage floor lamp with fiberglass shade I found at the Green Parasol in Madison.
Man with Pear collage painting - a gift from Misty Mawn
Glass vase I purchased at Milward Farrell Gallery in Madison
Fabric on a bench in our living room
Section of an abstract acrylic painting by Mary Beth Shaw
Fibers on a throw from at Anthropology - one of my favorite eye candy shops
A planter on our deck purchased at J. Kenny on Monroe Street
Our butter dish found at a recent art fair
Roses from Bill
The dress from hand painted etching painting “The Red Shoes” by Beth Bird
I find a great deal of comfort surrounded by the color green. I wondered why?
The aswer
Green is the color of nature, fertility, life. Grass green is the most restful color. Green symbolizes self-respect and well being. Green is the color of balance. It also means learning, growth and harmony. Green is a safe color, if you don’t know what color to use anywhere use green.
Green is favored by well balanced people. Green symbolizes the master healer and the life force. It often symbolizes money. It was believed green was healing for the eyes. Egyptians wore green eyeliner. Green eye shades are still used. You should eat raw green foods for good health. Friday is the day of green. Green jade is a sacred stone of Asia.
Green Energy
Green contains the powerful energies of nature, growth, desire to expand or increase. Balance and a sense of order are found in the color green. Change and transformation is necessary for growth, and so this ability to sustain changes is also a part of the energy of green.
Put some green in your life when you want:
- a new state of balance
- feel a need for change or growth
- freedom to pursue new ideas
- protection from fears and anxieties connected with the demands of others
Sounds like we should all have a few shades of green in our lives.
In Peace.
Kathy
