Monday Morning Blooms - A Tisket, A Tasket, Blooms in Nantucket Baskets

As the days keep speeding past, 

my sails are fully set for summer.

Join me to celebrate the first Monday of July 2026.

Welcome to Monday Morning Blooms 

where my flower-loving friends Pam, Lidy, and Mary

celebrate the beauty of fresh flowers and seasonal inspiration.

I'm always honored when asked to join as a guest host.  

Today I am celebrating with summer dahlias 

in my treasured Nantucket baskets.

Our sailboat was christened "Hyacinths For The Soul" after Saadi's poem, just as I named this blog when I first posted in 2009.

Quiet reflection of beautiful memories often fills my mind these days,

and today's post is a nod to summer days sailing Lake Travis, vacations at the seashore, and cherished times on Nantucket.

Our sailing days were long before cell phones.

Sadly I've few photos of times spent sailing Lake Travis.

Fortunately my memories are picture perfect!

 There were many late afternoon sails till the sun set, 

full days sailing, often anchoring in a cove for a

refreshing swim and picnic meals.

Our Hyacinths definitely "fed our souls."

One of my favorite memories of Nantucket 

was buying fresh flowers grown on the island.  

The Flower Truck is a staple on Main Street 

Thursdays through Saturdays.

I filled my Nantucket baskets with these

gorgeous ruby red dahlias from the grocery store.  

Dahlias are native to Mexico and Central America. 

They are considered "tender perennials" and grow from tubers.

Sadly, I've not had any success growing my own.

It's so easy to fill the baskets with fresh flowers, 

scatter a few seashells, and voilà, 

you have a perfect centerpiece!

The table linen, with its nautical theme, is a favorite from

Arte Italica, though sadly the anchor linens are now discontinued.

Good news is that these large Royal Napkins 

are available in either red on white or blue on white.

I chose a simple summer plate stack with 

pieces long among my dish stash.

 Wedgwood Nantucket Basket China 

Mackenzie-Childs' Royal Check Enamel

Melamine Anchor Plate

Join me for simple, summer alfresco dining.

The baskets are also perfect for

serving a sweet after dinner treat.

Please help yourself!

~ Winter ~

In winter months, I sometimes fill my baskets

with artificial white berries or pussy willow.

~ Spring ~

~ Summer ~

~ Autumn ~

Have I inspired you to add 

some Nantucket baskets to your home?

I highly recommend a visit to Nantucket.

I'm eager to return!

Enjoy more July floral inspiration 

at Pam's, Mary's, and Lidy's links below.

Pam @ Everyday Living

Mary @ Home Is Where The Boat Is

Lidy @ French Garden House

All the best for a perfect summer!