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Monday, August 5, 2024

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


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