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7.18.2011

summer colors at home

Lemon lime has always made me think of hot summer days.  This beautiful lime green hydrangea was hiding, just waiting to be picked and brought into the house.


I adore Glassybaby votives for a million reasons.  I wrote about them here.  They come in so many colors and to see them is one thing, but to have them in your home lit by a votive or by the natural light...they are truly amazing in any color.  These just happen to go well with my summer color theme. 
 
Nothing says summer more than fresh guacamole.  I make it the simplest way possible with few ingredients and it's sooooo good!

2 ripe avocados
about one TBSP small diced red onion
1 garlic clove minced
a squeeze of fresh lemon & lime
about 5 or 6 splashes of Tobasco
salt &pepper
Mash the avocados with a fork and add the other ingredients and serve!  Enjoy!
 


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23 comments:

  1. Claudia LaneJuly 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    How gorgeous Annie, I love your summer colours...yellow is such a happy colour and it looks great with black and white (it's one of my favourite colour combos). Guacamole looks yum! Thanks for sharing such gorgeous and inspiring images :)
    Have a great week
    Claudia xo

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  2. bink and booJuly 18, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Annie you have me craving chips and guacamole and I just had dinner. Simply beautiful summer post.

    Wishing you sunshine & cheer!
    Bianca

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  3. helen tilstonJuly 18, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Thank you for the avocado recipe. Looks delicious

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  4. the gardener's cottageJuly 18, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    i love avocados any way but this guacamole looks so good annie. your photos look like they are straight out of a magazine.

    xo

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  5. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Looks delicious! The colors are all so pretty together - everything - the food, the towels, the votives... love it all!

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  6. GJuly 18, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Sitting here in the depths of a chilly Australian winter, these are just the bright colours I needed! Lovely indeed. gxo

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  7. MarianneJuly 18, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Just keep those summer recipes coming! Love the color combo you have going on. So fresh and crisp. I adore Glassybaby votives, so much that I should go out and buy more!

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  8. Jane and Lance HattattJuly 18, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Hello Annie:
    What absolutely splendid images which highlight what is, in our view too, a spectacular colour combination. And the coloured votives are truly beautiful.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Oh I love these colours together, the towels are stunning!

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  10. tinajoJuly 19, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Beautiful pics - and the recipe seems yummy! :-)

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  11. CherylJuly 19, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Such a beautiful post. I just love your entryway. Your home is so welcoming. You have inspired me to pick up my camera today.... thank you!

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  12. Sue/the view from great islandJuly 19, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Loving the shots of your entryway, it has such a serene vibe, makes me want to move right in!

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  13. Courtney DonahueJuly 19, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Yellow is my fav. :) Looks great with the green in your house!

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  14. paulaJuly 19, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    always love getting to see inside your home. The tumblers are so pretty too!

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  15. Adrienne ShubinJuly 19, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    You are such a talented photographer. Every photo looks like a pro snapped it.
    Hydrangeas are my favorite flower - I don't know that I have ever seen them in green. I must keep an eye out for them.

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  16. Stephanie SabbeJuly 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    yum. I could use a bowl of guac about right now.

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  17. hostess of the humble bungalowJuly 19, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Those colours do say summertime.
    Love how you have staged the photos...
    and it doesn't help green is my favourite colour!

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  18. TheaJuly 19, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    That Guacamole looks mouth watering! I never thought about how much yellow and green go together (I don't know why!) but now I do :)

    stop by my blog sometime!

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  19. Louise @ INGREDIENTSJuly 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Oh wow, everything looks so beautiful! I love the green and yellow colour story you have put together. And many thanks for posting the guacamole recipe. I have been using Nigella Lawson's recipe (which is super simple and quite tasty) but have been wanting to try out another one for a while.

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  20. helen tilstonJuly 20, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I love avocado and this is so tempting, however, my pantry is bare and the fridge has little till be shop tomorrow.
    Thanks for recipe
    Helen

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  21. Mary Ann PickettJuly 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Very happy home with yellow accents and I can smell the citrusy guac!

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  22. Allison {Live Love Small}July 22, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    great colors!

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  23. Letitia Linke - The White ShedJuly 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful colours and great photos! Letitia x

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