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Category: A Cup of Fancy

JULY 23

Colors: Red and shades of white symbolize the Holy Spirit. Sherwin-Williams/ Show Stopper Red/Divine White/ Ivory  Lace White/ two beautiful neutrals. Value of Concentration:  I will FLOURISH, as I listen to the direction of The Holy Spirit. Memory Verse: Holy Spirit, rebuild my mind, and guide my life. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Everything is beautiful, green, and the temperature is hot, on the farm. As I begin to spend time with you, on the porch,  my Cup Of Fancy this morning is lemonade with fresh mint from my garden. My palette of red and whites…

JULY 16

Colors: Sapphire Blue and White, represent Grace/ Sherwin-Williams Colors/Jamaica Bay Blue / Minor Blue /Eggwhite /to pop a neutral Value of Concentration: Through receiving God’s Grace…I cannot lose my salvation. Memory Verse:  I am righteous by faith in Christ, and saved by GRACE. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, On this gorgeous, sunny morning on the porch, I’m drinking my CUP OF FANCY (lemon, mint iced tea.)   My blue and white palette speaks of Grace. I cannot express the freedom, and the joy, that entered my spirit, as I read the Book of Romans…

JULY 9

Colors: Yellows and Oranges speak joy and laughter. Sherwin Williams/ Pollen Powder Yellow/Inventive Orange/Icy Lemonade to pop a lemon neutral. Value of Concentration: Allow lightheartedness to fill my mind and soul. Memory Verse:  ABBA, teach me to surrender, and laugh under pressure. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, As I prepare my Cup of Fancy, in Granny’s Teapot (Simpson and Vail Tea Co. Lilac Bouquet), I think about how blessed I am. MY palette of yellow and orange speak of joy and laughter. Granny was the Matriarch of Faith, in our family. She moved in with my family…

JULY 2

Colors: Shades of Red, White and Blue: Sherwin-Williams Valentine red, Spangle White and Adriatic Sea Blue Value Of Concentration:  Do not be intimidated. Memory Verse: God Bless America, and bring us back to You, ABBA. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, I am on the porch, sipping my Cup of Fancy which is Peach Iced Tea, with a slice of lemon, and mint from my garden.  It’s gonna be a hot one today.  They are claiming 85 degrees. So, I’m out here early with You this morning. My palette of red, white, and blue initiates prayer for the…

JUNE 25

Colors: Blues represent sea and sky…calming anxieties. Thermal Spring, Tame Teal and Embellished Blue by Sherwin Williams are three beautiful colors that bring a sense of calm and peace. Value of Concentration: Drain your fears. Memory Verse: Help me find a quiet space with you, ABBA. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, This morning it is raining; however, I’m still on the porch, with the puppies at my feet. My Cup of Fancy, this morning is Mocha, Chocolate Almond Decaf from Coffee Beanery.  I order this and my Crazy Cup through Amazon. My mother’s songbird is singing…

JUNE 18

Colors: Pink lavender/blue..Frose Pink/Morning Jog Blue/Orchid Breeze Lavender.  These are beautiful decorative colors that relax the mind, soul and spirit Value of Concentration: Speak to me, ABBA. Memory Verse: I relax, and listen for Your Whispers. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, It’s early morning on the porch. My puppies are at my feet. My Cup of Fancy is Crazy Cup Decaf, Chocolate Marshmallow. The sun is coming up over my 300 year old Burr Oak Tree.  Rays of lavender, pink, and orange, are streaming through the morning sky. I am being still….and knowing…

JUNE 11

Colors: Blues and Purples…the colors of Royalty. Sherwin Williams’s colors of Lupine, Forever Lilac and Breathtaking are beautiful together. Value of Concentration: I walk with You, ABBA, through my journey of life, day by day.  Memory Verse: ABBA, I whisper your name. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Father’s Day is upon us..  Today as I prepare my Cup of Fancy, Crazy Cup Decaf/Cinnamon French Toast, I come to an amazing realization. YOU ARE MY FATHER…the one who always loves me and comforts me.  When I see a loving father hold his…

JUNE 4

Colors of Yellows scream at me! Sherwin Williams has some beautiful shades of yellow that go well together: Goldfinch, Honey Bees, Pineapple Cream to pop a neutral…what a palette! Value of Concentration: SONSHINE….SUNSHINE! Memory Verse: Fill me with Your Light, ABBA. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, What a perfect, sunny morning to use these radiant colors! My Cup of Fancy, made in Granny’s Precious Tea Pot is from Simpson and Vail Tea Co. The flavor is Violet Rose, accompanied by a Blueberry Scone. I was so blessed watching Dr. Michael Youssef this morning on TBN Network. His…

MAY 28

Colors: Oranges/Reds/Yellows/Zinsser/Mambo Orange/Apricot/Bungalow….to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Give might to me, O Lord Memory Verse: Weakness flees at the name of Yahweh. Good Morning ABBA, Father, As it is a cool, May morn, coffee is the order of the day.  My Cup of Fancy is Heath Bar Decaf..black this morning, thank you. I have to share something totally awesome. If you are at all familiar with Hebrew in the Old testament, the name of God is Yahweh…that’s with the vowels added within the word……to…

MAY 21

Colors that represent wisdom/Blues/Zinsser Smartcoat/Tidal Wave/Clear Skies/Thin Ice to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration:  CRANK IT UP! Memory Verse: May YOUR WISDOM abound in my decision making. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, MY Cup of Fancy this morning is Lavender Lemon Iced Tea. Since it rained last night, the morning sky is vibrant with lavenders, pinks, and apricots. How nature bows to your glory and wisdom! NOW I’LL COME RIGHT TO THE POINT! How about all of those STUPID DECISIONS….I made in high school and college. Sound familiar?  OMG! Did I…

MAY 14

Colors: Lavenders/Zinsser Smartcoat/Wild Thistle/Acai Purple/Fondant to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Allow my life to become a Love Letter from God. Memory Verse: ABBA, may my life reflect You. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Rain is coming.  I can feel it in the air. The ground needs to be softened, so that the planting of the crops can be resumed. This morning my Cup of Fancy is Mocha Chocolate Almond. I need something to warm the soul, as I spend time with You. It is a quiet morning.  I absolutely love to be on…

MAY 7

Colors: Joy/Sunday Morning Yellow..Spring/Key Lime Green/Citrus Fusion….to pop a neutral.  Zinsser Smartcoat/ Value of Concentration: May the Breath of Spring bring joy to your hearts.  Memory Verse: SonLight….fill my spirit with joy!  Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Spring! Beautiful Spring! As I get ready to spend my time with you, there is a lot of activity going on at the farm. I need my coffee (Green Mountain Dark Magic Decaf) and a scone, as I watch Papa Farmer planting and one son mowing. It is a joyous, beautiful, calm day. Remember, Friends…

APRIL 30

Colors of Rest: Zinsser Smartcoat: Clear Skies Blue / T -REX Green / Fondant Lavender…to pop a neutral. Value of Concentration: Cease Striving Memory Verse: I am Yours and REST IN YOU. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, Wow! Do I ever need a day of rest.  I need YOU…this morning, ABBA.  So here I am with my Cup of Fancy for my immune system…Half of a large to go cup of iced tea.. the other half Pedialyte. Plus I have taken my vitamins and added B12. Can you tell yesterday was a stressful day? Farmer…

APRIL 23

Colors: Yellows represent JOY. Zinsser colors: Limoncello/Creme Brulee/Southern Belle Value of Concentration:  Don’t Grumble Memory Verse: Put a song of joy in my heart, ABBA. Good Morning, ABBA, Father,  I’m on the porch! YEAAAAA!  75 degrees today.  It’s Iced Tea Time!  Arnold Palmers…Luzianne Decaf Tea, ½ cup Crystal Light Lemonade,1/2 cup Orange Pedialyte for health and a good immune system. Yum! Father, how this weather puts a song in my heart!  There is a tune going nonstop…ever since I wrote the Memory Verse: it…

APRIL 16

Colors: The colors that represent surrender to the Will of God: Scarlet/Purple/Gold.. These Zinsser Colors would best be used in accented home décor, with neutral walls…or one bold color on one wall. Red My Mind/Acai Purple/Golden Honey Value of Concentration:  Be patient in Affliction. Memory Verse: I can do all things through Christ, who gives me the strength. Good Morning, ABBA, Father, I’m out on the porch…YEA! It’s going to be in the 70’s today. For my Cup of Fancy, I’ve brewed some Lavender Mint Iced…