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Monday Morning Blooms - Squeeze the Day With a Burst of Citrus

Welcome to 

Monday Morning Blooms

 when August's version celebrates citrus. 

I'm always thrilled and honored to join my talented, 

flower loving friends, Pam, Lidy, and Mary.

Thank you, friends, for inviting me to join as a guest host this month as we welcome August and "squeeze the day with a burst of citrus."

When Pam and Mary invited me to join their citrus themed Monday Morning Blooms, my thoughts went to the yummy palette of delicious citrus colors of oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes.

What a joyful palette for selecting flowers!

Yellow roses, a given as they are long a favorite for me.

 My mother and I had an ongoing tradition of sending each other yellow roses as a way to say, "Smile, and be happy today."  

Yellow Alstroemeria or Peruvian Lily 

 Sprigs of Goldenrod

Orange Wood Lily

I had the treat of spending a few weeks the end of July in the

mountains of Colorado at my cousin's beautiful River House

along the Frying Pan River in Basalt, Colorado.

Sunday Farmer's Market, Basalt, CO

What better inspiration than shopping the Sunday

Farmer's Market with all the colors of fresh produce.

Add in the gorgeous flowers 

blooming on the property .  .  .

Fresh mint in the herb garden .  .  .

I was totally inspired for a post 

with the colors of citrus!

Though artichokes are not in the citrus family, nor currently in season,  this Italian majolica artichoke centerpiece was a fabulous find

while we were out shopping at our favorite thrifts in the area.

You will likely see it many times this fall as artichokes 

come into their prime season and are a favorite dish.

Believe it or not, the Colorado days were super sunny and warm.

I opted to serve ice tea with a squeeze of lemon and a sprig of mint. 

I picked up lemon and pistachio 

macaroons from a local bakery,

Along with these 

delicious key lime tarts.

The beautiful Arte Italica pewter pedestal cake stand 

was another thrifty shopping score.

With a perfect setting along a flowing river with mountains

in the background, I moved our tea tray outdoors.

I wish you could hear the water flowing 

and smell the fresh mountain air.

Join me for a sip of tea 

and a citrus treat.

Embrace the last days of summer with a little citrus afternoon teatime.

Be inspired as you savor the beautiful posts of my flower friends at the links below.

Mary @ Home Is Where The Boat Is

Pam @ Everyday Living

Squeeze the Day With a Burst of Citrus

Also Joining

Love Your Creativity @ Life and Linda  Sundays on Silverado @ House on Silverado 

You're the Star @ Electric Red Barn
Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia     Over the Moon @ Marilyn's Treats 

All About Home @ Common Ground    Vintage Charm @ Our Hopeful Home 

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Electric Red Barn
Share Your Style @ French Ethereal  Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner      Farmhouse Friday @ Country Road 407

Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes