Monthly Archives: June 2010

lilacs in three colours

Posted on 1 June 2010 by lady dandelion

Lilac lilacs – not totally unexpectedly the most common colour…but the various shades of lilac they come in aren’t possible to count. This might be the most common one here – pale, soft and delicate. White Lilacs are – despite … Continue reading →

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iron oxide – pen, ink, paint

Posted on 1 June 2010 by lady dandelion

The iron oxide red – Falu Red – is ever present here. Made of a combination of copper and a by product from iron to get the special red calcimine paint with matte finish. Since the red cottages are so … Continue reading →

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