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Cornflower blue

like the sky above the river Rhine. Cornflower blue like the eyes of the women who drink wine.

Aino of Värikollaasit has asked for a colour collage with the most beautiful colour of a flower for mother’s day. It’s a difficult assignment. I chose cornflower blue but I’d change my mind every five minutes – so many beautiful colours and flowers to chose from.

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Cornflower Blue

The famous carnival song, written in 1937, is still sung today.To appreciate the lyrics (translated by lyricstranslate.com) you have to know that “being blue” in German means being drunk. Blue like a cornflowerBlue like a cornflowerIs the sky by the wonderful river RhineBlue like a … Continue reading Cornflower Blue