Welcome to
Monday Morning Blooms
when August's version celebrates citrus.
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I'm always thrilled and honored to join my talented,
flower loving friends, Pam, Lidy, and Mary.
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 . . .
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.
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.
Squeeze the Day With a Burst of Citrus
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