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Category: A Cup of Fancy

SEPTEMBER 4

Colors: Greens/Blues/Lavenders are all cool refreshing colors.  LOL! Can’t wait to see this palette. Zinsser Smartcoat/Key Lime Green /Waterfront Blue/Lavender and Lace/ now pop a creamy neutral..Buttermilk.  Value of Concentration: Refresh yourself in the Lord. Memory Verse:  Your cool breath is upon me this day. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As the weather becomes cooler. I am ready to be refreshed from the heat of summer.   The cool morning breezes flow through my big, country porch, as I sip my Cup of Fancy (Mint Iced Tea with lemon). Spending my morning…

AUGUST 28

Colors: The colors of direction/black/white/red/yellow These colors would be amazing for accent décor. Zinsser/Burnt Hickory Black/Cherry Blossom White/Roasted Red Pepper/Butter Cookie Yellow Value of Concentration:  Be willing to follow His lead. Memory Verse:  Good Shepherd, rescue me. Good Morning ABBA, Father, It’s 8 a.m….. and the sun will soon be shining its glories to the heavens. I’m here on the porch with You and my Cup of Fancy (a teapot filled with Irish Breakfast Tea, and two blueberry scones). The 23rd Psalm is my all time…

AUGUST 21

Colors: Greens and Blues are colors that release anxiety and bring peace to the soul. Zinsser Smart Coat Colors: Cucumber Cooler Green/Clear Skies Blue/Bubble Bath Blue Value of Concentration: I praise You, ABBA, for you protect me and give me rest. Memory Verse: I lie down in peaceful slumber. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, I awakened this morning refreshed, which isn’t always the case.  As I sip my Cup of Fancy (Pumpkin Spice Tea), I am ready to share my sleep regimen. We all live in an insane world with kids, families, careers, and Woke Politics running…

AUGUST 14

Colors: White-Joy/Black-Suffering, and Lavenders for Perseverance. Smartcoat/ White Cherry Blossom/Black Chestnut Shells/Orchid Breeze Lavender Value of Concentration: Joy Vs. Suffering. Suffering produces Perseverance. Perseverance build character. Memory Verse: You are holding me tightly as I persevere through my trauma. Good Morning ABBA, Father. What a gorgeous morning to be on my porch spending time with you! It is raining tears from heaven. Tears of joy  and sadness. The air is cool, and I have my desk lamp on, due to the darkness of the clouds. Sadie, Bami, and Petie Pups are at my feet…

August 7

Colors: Reds and purples represent the powers in The Name of Jesus. Smartcoat combinations/ Bordeaux/Debonair/Cheeky to pop a neutral Value of Concentration: There is Power in The Name of Jesus. Memory Verse: Your Name is above All Names. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, I hear the song,”The Heat Is On,” playing in my head. Yep, it’s gonna be a scorcher today: 95. I’m on the couch with my lap top, and the air is on already at 9a.m. My puppies can’t take the heat, so not much outside playtime today. As I sip my…

JULY 17

Colors: Zinsser/Smartcoat Yellows/ Joy/Lemon Curd/Butter Cookie Neutral..Yummy colors to bring light to your mind and emotions. Value of Concentration: The Word Brings Light. Memory Verse: Good Morning SonLight. Fill my mind this day, with your LIGHT. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, On this beautiful, sunny, July Morning,  the skies acclaim your glory. The blues and lavenders skirt across the sky, as the sun peeks through the fluffy, white clouds. A gentle breeze is flowing through the windows, as   the song birds sing to the heavens. My Cup of Fancy (Heath Bar Decaf) is perched next…

JULY 10

Colors: Greens are the color for mental health awareness. Wear a green ribbon during mental health awareness month. Zinsser/Smartcoat :Sweet SucculentGreen/Berlin Green/Pistachio Green  Value of Concentration: Mental Strength Memory Verse: My mind is transformed by The Word, and I rest in HIM! Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Father, Your sense of humor sometimes cracks me up. I sit here with my Cup of Fancy, (Swiss Mocha Almond Decaf…no cream..wanna taste that chocolate), and I’m writing about the colors of mental health/greens. It’s a cool gray morning, As I looked up from…

JULY 3

Colors: Zinsser Smartcoat/ Blacks-warriors-Oxford Tie/Reds-bloodshed-Red My Mind/ Neutrals to balance-Elegant Swan White Value of Concentration: I AM A WARRIOR Memory Verse: I put on the full Armor of God. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, In the midst of summer heat, You provided a gentle rain, to cool and refresh the air. As I sip my Cup of Fancy, coffee sounds great this morning, (Highlander Grogg Decaf…splash of cream). Sitting on my country porch…the blessings flow. My husband and I worked like Trojans for 45 years to build this farm for our…

JUNE 26

Colors: Green represents luck and growth. Gold represents, wealth, luxury, and self-worth. Red represents taking charge of your present finances. Zinsser/Smartcoat Colors: Holy Guacamole Green/Aged Medallion Gold/Heatwave Red. What a color combination!  Value of Concentration:  God is my Ultimate Provider Memory Verse: I receive your abundance, Father. Good Morning ABBA, Father, As I sip my Cup of Fancy ( Luzianne, Lemon, Mint Iced Tea) with You, my goal is to praise You for being my Ultimate Provider. I can go no further without claiming one of my favorite scriptures: Isaiah 43:1 Fear not, I…

June 19

Colors: I’m really going to blow your mind with this one. All colors are Smartcoat.Amber-Marigold-the glory of God, judgment upon sin, endurance. Orange- Dreamsicle-the Fire of God, deliverance, passionate praise. Fuchsia- Watermelon-Right relationship with God. Scarlett-Lobster Boil- Royalty, fine linen for tabernacle. Red-Red My Mind-Blood of Jesus, love of God, blood of The Lamb, atonement, salvation. Value of Concentration: Stay in The God Zone. Memory Verse: My mind is one with You, Lord. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Staying in the God Zone, is a simple thing. Basically, you have a plan…

JUNE 12

Colors: Yellows and oranges to bring joy and sunshine to your décor. Zinsser/Smartcoat/Apricot/Lemon Curd/Butter Cookie Value of Concentration: Seize the Kingdom of God: Carpe Diem Memory Verse: Bring me joy this day within all circumstances. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Well ABBA, It’s a hot one for June.  I won’t be out on the porch until this evening. I’m sipping a Luzianne Decafe Iced tea… filled to the brim with ice, lemon slices, and a few drops of Stevia, that’s my Cup of Fancy. Still, it’s my precious time with…

JUNE 5

Colors: Yellows represent blessings/faith and the Glory of God, anointing, and joy. Joy Yellow/ Sunday Morning/Cream Puff Neutral/ all Smartcoat Colors  Value of Concentration: The blessings of God rain down upon us. Memory Verse: Holy Spirit, Reign in my thoughts and decision making. Good Morning ABBA, Father, How blessed I am this morning that I have the freedom to peruse Your Holy Word! To have my mind and thoughts empowered by Your Holy Spirit is miraculous. The above yellow colors reflect the Joy and Blessings given to us, daily.  I am a perfect example of becoming…

MAY 29

Colors: Reds/Pinks represent unconditional love. Red My Mind/Frose Pink/Giddy Pink  Value of Concentration:  Even in my sin and brokenness, You love me. Memory Verse: I am loved unconditionally….and You will never leave me. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, The last few days, have been very hazy and humid. It’s almost as if the farm as been glazed in a mist. There’s no breeze to blow this mess of haze out of our area, for a few days. Nothing can be seen clearly. However, the sun is trying to break through. As I sip…

MAY 15

Colors: Fear..black/fearless…white.. add a color to accent/pink/ for rest and femininity/ Smartcoat/ Carolina Foothills Black/Angelic White/First Date Pink. Value of concentration. The promises of God, within His Holy Word, demolishes fear.  Memory Verse: I am fearless in Your Presence. Good Morning ABBA, Father, “Summer Breeze…makes me feel fine….blowing through the jasmine in my mind.” OK, I’m a kid of he ‘60’s-70’s music era(Seals and Croft). Turning my Cup Of Fancy into iced tea these days. Peach Tea this morning with a wedge of lemon…

MAY 8

Colors: Glimmering golds represent, triumph and resurrection. Zinsser/Smartcoat…Golden Honey/Praline  Cluster/Charmed I’m Sure Neutral. This palette of décor would WOW a Room! Value of Concentration: We Are Triumphant Memory Verse: I’m on the winning team! Good Morning ABBA, Father, Beautiful May!  The sun is shining. The birds are singing. The fields of crops are erupting into a verdant green, due to a much, needed, few days of rain. My Cup of Fancy this morning is Green mountain Southern Pecan, with a vanilla scone. Father, I love spending time in The Word…