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I started this blog with the intent to write every week.  My first theme was to blog through the alphabet and I've not been too great at it.  I've paused on the letter R for so very long it's pathetic.  So, R will be for RESOLUTION! My resolution!  I want to blog so much more this year.... and away we go!

Every year Pantone chooses what will be their color of the year.  2013 is the year for Emerald (Emerald 17-5641 if you want to be technical) and I think it's fabulous!

Photo by Pantone

Emerald green is relaxing yet energizing...  elegant and lush yet everyday...

This is the color that can make you a grand dame at the party...

Photo from Elle

...or can make Converse shoes fun for Sunday afternoon errands.

 Photo by Pantone

Since I am a redhead, I am especially fond of green since it fits my coloring/skintone so well.  Here's a picture of Christina Hendricks (of Mad Men fame) looking stunning in an emerald green dress.

Lastly, I wanted to list some of my jewelry and stitchery that would get you

accessorized with this great color!

Green and Gold Necklace

Green Vintage Style Floral Ring

   

Lucky Charm Bracelet

Whars Me Gold Cross Stitch

Thanks for reading my latest post!  Be sure to share some of your emerald inspirations in the notes field.

H is for Horticulture

So, we're blogging the alphabet and today is the H entry.  H is for Horticulture.  Horticulture is the science of plant cultivation, and it's the perfect topic for summertime.  Below you'll find some great horticultural listings from Etsy artists.

First up are three listings that I made with beautiful flowers.

Light Blue Vintage Style Floral Oval on a White Adjustable Enamel Ring by BeaOtch on Etsy

Coral Pink PomPom Mum Earrings by BeaOtch on Etsy

Teal Rose on a Brass Filigree Flower Necklace by BeaOtch on Etsy

Here are some plant and plant-inspired listings from other Etsy artists...

First, let's start with some plants and seeds.

Collection of 18 Succulent Plants by SucculentsGalore on Etsy

50 Assorted Chinese Trumpet Lily Bulbs by CharmingGardens on Etsy

Colorful Carrot Mix Organic Seeds by cubits on Etsy

Mini Cactus Lost in Zen by wendiland on Etsy

Next are planters for those beautiful plants.

Garden Goddess Wall Hanging Planter by niswanderceramics on Etsy

Rustic Strawberry Planter by GhostCatStudios on Etsy

Heart and Old Lace Wall Vase by CenterHillClayWorks on Etsy

These next listings are items for the planters or garden for identifying plants.

Garden Plant Identification Tags dbabcock on Etsy

Garden Maintained by Gnomes Marker Stake by sunshineceramics on Etsy

These final listings are art pieces that are inspired by horticulture.

Book Plate No, 6 Flowers Print by WinterberryCottage on Etsy

3 Mothers 8x10 Fine Art Print by jmbarclay on Etsy

Paper Flower Woodlet Daisy by paperscissorstone on Etsy

Garden of Earthly Delights by Jtnee on Etsy

This has been a fun listing to write and compile.  I love summertime plants and vegetables.  Who doesn't like eating fresh from the garden or farmer's market?  Or being surrounded by gorgeous plants?  Get out there and enjoy the summer sunshine and the green growth around you!

Thank you for taking a moment to read my blog.  Please feel free to leave a comment about this blog post or a suggestion for future letter entries in the comments section below.

You can also find me at BeaOtch on Etsy, BeaOtch on Facebook, and BeaOtch on Twitter.