Zesty Orange

A mid-range tone – bright, spicey and joyful! Combine with mid grey, soft grey and touches of black for elegance. White, white and more white, with the smallest touches of dark jewelled jade green, or turquoise or deep purple maroon. Greens from jade, spring green, blue-green, grey-green, lime/fern green. Brights – jade green, ochre yellows, vibrant blues. Slate grey-blue, delphinium blue, or a softer hyacinth blue with the tiniest touches of cherry red. Tulips, ranunculus, dahlias, grey succulents, lilies, poppies, orange-toned roses, sprays of orange blossom and oranges, berries, Australian native flowers such as banksia, eucalyptus, hakea, Christmas bells, proteas.  Peaches, pomegranates, lemons, limes, apricots, small pumpkins. cumquats. Read more...
I thought today’s post may be the start of a new segment on Polka Dot Bride. I’ve long lusted after […]
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A mid range tone – bright, spicey and joyful! – combine with mid grey, soft grey and touches of black […]
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Pimms Cup Makes 8 drinks (serving size: 1 drink) Ingredients * 2 oranges, cut into half-moons * 2 lemons, cut […]
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Mango Daiquiri Makes 12 Ingredients 6 mangoes, peeled, chopped 1 1/2 cups white rum 1 1/2 cups vodka 6 lemons, […]
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Tequila Sunrise 2 shots  tequila A glass of orange juice 1 shot grenadine Pour tequila into chilled highball glass filled […]
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Photo by pipwildhead How beautiful it would be to include fresh orange blossoms in your bridal bouquet or bridesmaid’s bouquets! […]
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