Happy & Heavenly Pink!

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”  Audrey Hepburn

I have always loved the color pink.  The color pink is most often associated with romance, sweetness, femininity, and charm.  It takes its name from the group of flowers called “pinks”, which belong to the genus Dianthus.

This captivating color became very popular during the 1700s, when the King of France’s mistress, Madame de Pompadour became enamored with it, and pink and blue became the leading fashion colors in the Court of Versailles.

Today it is as popular as ever.  Pop and rock stars have chosen it as their names and it has been used as a clothing label for Victoria’s Secret.  “Think Pink” is a popular song from the movie Funny Face.  And who can forget the films “Pretty in Pink”, starring Molly Ringwald and “The Pink Panther” with Inspector Jacques Clouseau?  Pink is also used as an emblem for breast cancer awareness.

People who like to wear pink are said to be affectionate, sympathetic, and understanding.  Pink, once associated with all things feminine & girly is now embraced by men as well.  The color is said to have a calming effect and also to evoke joy and happiness.

Pink often inspires creativity.  It also reminds us of springtime, when the earth is rejuvenated and we see flowers budding.

“Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.”  Lilly Pulitzer

There is nothing more magical than a California sunset.  I love the way the sky is often painted with shades of pink both at dusk and dawn.

Pink is often associated with playfulness and charm.

I love all the wonderful shades of pink, from the palest hues to the most shocking hot pinks. Just think of all the things that make life better in pink: cotton candy, balloons, strawberry ice cream, champagne, roses, lipstick, and the list goes on and on.

Some popular pink phrases are “tickled pink”, which means one is happy, and  “in the pink”, which means one is healthy.

“Life, when it was good, was indeed pink.”  Lydia Michaels

I hope that you enjoyed this post and found some pink inspiration.  Thank you for visiting my blog!  Wishing you peace, joy, happiness, & beautiful vistas.