October Colors

 

 Like the weather, we too change with the seasons. Cool mornings and more colors in the leaves. Now, we get out the jackets and sweaters. 

This fall, what colors appeal?  The yellow leaves, the indigo sky of early evenings,  these are timeless favorites.

And this year?  The dark green of the leaves of the squash vine in the compost bin, the yellow-orange squash flowers, the contrast of purple morning glory flowers intertwined.

And the deep magenta of pokeweed berries. The vibrant reds of the maple leaves.  The brownish yellow-green of oak leaves before they change, the color I call burnt olive, and some used to call avocado green. 

Remember harvest gold?  Sunset orange?  

This year, Pantone Color Institute fall forecast includes orange tiger and samoan sun. 

 Who comes up with the names of the fall fashion colors? 

Maybe you have some fall favorites, too.  Like that pumpkin spice color that's everywhere now.   

Nature wears them all so well!    Celebrate the season of colors and layers--and the full Hunter's Moon...

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