Lichen-encrusted kindling tones perfectly with the colour scheme of this Mississippi-style porch chair. To me, its bright, cheerful design looks just as good with the extra textures heaped on by weather’s rust and flaking.
Its owner hurried to brush away the wood when he learned I wanted to take its picture, but I thought it was perfect as it was.
You can see the whole chair in an uncropped shot. I sense it has seen some sunny, happy days, with many more to come.
There may be those who conjecture the branches were not set aside as kindling, but merely lifted from underfoot. To please them, I’ll add this as a counterpoint, taken in Lancashire. It has similar elements and colour notes, though the metal fire pit is all rust.
Today’s kindling is prompted by Becky’s KindaSquare.
Susan Rushton 
Without those pieces of wood it would just be a chair but with them it looks very artistic – it’s a great shot 🙂
Thanks, Eunice.
I like it very much! Looks perfect for our lake house in Alabama!
I love seeing metal porch furniture, especially the colourful ones.
What a great find! Big personality.
A giraffe coloured like this would be great in a children’s book.
You did well to keep the kindling
Yes, that was a lucky touch.
Looks so good!
It’s great when people are confident with colours. This could have inspired a wallpaper collection when coloured walls were fashionable here.