I'm so fond of the soft lighting on this picture, I have a habit of believing that colors need to be really vivid and dynamic and if I try to do something with lighter colors like this I always end up darkening it, just because it's hard for me to do it effectively! You miss are very effective at this sort of thing, and it really sets a good mood, too!
the picture for some reason gives you that fading away feeling
i love it!