Gardens and Baskets and Bouquets, Oh YES!

The gardens are alive with color, brilliant reds, yellows, shades of pink, pristine white, and a hint of blue. I've hung baskets along our porches and the gazebo, wherever there is a hook, and in some cases added hooks ;)) Each one displays a hue of purple and white, pink and red.

My heart is happy. Our sun finally made its appearance, and it is steadily warming us as the day slips into evening. My Southern soul longs for sun, and I bask in it as long as my fair skin will allow.

Our garden colors get a turn in vases on the table, near the bathroom sinks, and on a side table in the living room.

The dahlias and gladiolas are just beginning to bloom. I don't love the tall flowers as much. Especially gladiolas. They always make me think of death and funerals.

Here are a few of the beauties I've showcased together so far this summer.

A low vase is best on our table. It allows for conversation.

This vase hangs on the downstairs bathroom wall.

I was inspired to mix green and white. Our holly
bush provided the perfect leaf color to accent
the white flowers. I love the texture of the pea
vine and blossom.