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Monday, January 24, 2011

Lemons On My Mind

I made lemon cheesecake on Thursday with Meyer lemons.

The cheesecake was so much better on Saturday.

I have spring colors and lemons on my mind.


This is on the table today.

Plain and simple.



An old crocheted multi-colored table runner and a Williams Sonoma bowl I got at 60% off.

 The Meyer lemons were cheaper than regular lemons for once!






I will be joining the energetic Marty for Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life.


grace surrounds us
Olive
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35 comments:

  1. Olga PoltavaJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful post! Yellow color is so cheerful. I can almost smell those beautiful lemons.

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  2. SouthhamsdarlingJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful bowls. I loved the first photo. That is a really such a lovely bowl. The best lemons I ever had were in Sicily. They were Huge!

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Beautiful shots and I want a slice!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I love the lemon yellow. Cheerful and a reminder of summer, in all our snow.

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Oh I love it. You say plain and simple and I think it is perfect and gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  6. LynnJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I think citrus is just the freshest scent! I'm lovin' that crochet runner Olive, really neat:@)

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  7. Chari at Happy To DesignJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Olive...

    Ohhh my...your pretty lemony vignette is like a breath of fresh air, my friend! I too, am longing for some of the brighter and lighter colors! Winter has gone on long enough! Hehe! Isn't it amazing how a few pieces of fruit...such as your lemons...can be a work of art? I sooo enjoyed your vignette and beautiful photos...this was such a treat, my dear! Ohhh...and your Williams and Sonoma bowl...GORGEOUS! Love the beautiful crochet table runner...it's so colorful and truly unique!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  8. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I LOVE all-things lemon BUT Meyer lemons are in a class all their own...YUMM-O!! Your bowl is gorgeous :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  9. Julie MarieJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Olive, love your runner, so pretty!... and the color of lemon is so springy, just wish you would have saved me a piece of that cheesecake!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  10. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Love the lemons! Have a great day.

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  11. Custom ComfortsJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Your lemons are so cheery ~ just what we need in the dead of winter. I LOVE your banner! What a beautiful picture.
    Cindy

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  12. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    gorgeous pics! the colors -wow~
    I think I can smell and taste the lemon cheesecake
    yummm....

    Karen

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  13. DebbiedoosJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Yummy post...just delightful on the eyes. I see you are loving your new camera...it is wonderful!

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  14. Tom StephensonJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    You got 60% off because it says "Fig. 283" when anyone can see that it's a lemon.

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Lemon cheesecake sounds delicious and this is such a pretty bowl. I am so ready for spring and the lemons remind me of the warm weather.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  16. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Loving the yellow. Those lemons look so good! Love your setting!

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  17. The Inspired NestJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Sound very yummy! I love that bowl!
    Lacy

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  18. DonnieJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I love how summery your photos look. Beautiful.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I love lemon ANYTHING!!!! The pictures are absolutely stunning....so clean and makes me long for warmer weather! Ahhhhh :)
    thanks for stopping by earlier come back anytime!

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  20. MelissaJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Such a happy colored photo essay.

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  21. The Charm of HomeJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Love your lemon bowl! This sounds tasty. I didn't like the idea of ripping the books either, but I didn't purchase any really great classics and I just gave it a rip in the sake of art?:)
    Sherry

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  22. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)January 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Beautiful shots, they sure put a smile on my face. Thank you for swinging by to see the antique dresser and your sweet comment. hugs ~lynne~

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  23. bjJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Very pretty..
    Love the bowl.

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  24. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Your pictures are gorgeous. That bowl is so pretty! and girlfriend...you need to get some Valentine's "stuff"! I love the reds!!

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  25. LindyLouMacJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    A display of lemons on that plate would look lovely in my kitchen here in Italy.

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  26. Privet and HollyJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    My mouth is watering....
    Your pics are amazing....
    Off to grab SOMETHING
    to eat....wish it was
    THIS : ) !!
    xx Suzanne

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  27. RebeccaJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Love the bright sunshine yellow lemons and that bowl is gorgeous! I need a little sunshine today... winter is getting boring already!
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  28. Linda @ Life and LindaJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Great photos and the yellow is so refreshing!
    Sometimes plain and simple is wonderful Your cheesecake sounds heavenly...Linda

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  29. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Love that bowl, and as always, your photos are beautiful. laurie

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Love that table. I remember it sits in front of windows with the lovely tapestry chairs around it.
    Love the runner. Beautiful color and design. The bowl and the lemons set the rest of it off!
    I'm thinking spring now. The birds were singing like crazy this morning, but we are supposed to get more snow this week.

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  31. ErinJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Love this Olive, I love the smell of lemons, the taste of good cheesecake and the warmth of the runner!

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  32. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Looking at your gorgeous lemony photos made my mouth water. Honestly!!

    Bizarre. It's not as though I want to go and take a bite out of one! Why did my mouth feel the need to water?!!

    Spring is on its way!! Yay!

    Sarahx

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  33. Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasureJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Well I never, never, never in my long-legged life knew there was a difference in lemons...never heard of a Meyer lemon. A lemon by any other name would still be a lemon to me...LOL Cheesecake sounds wonderful...meet me half way and bring me a piece. Gorgeous photos and don't you just love Williams Sonoma when it's affordable? Beautiful bowl! Vicki

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  34. LauraJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    You must share your recipe!
    I think I need to make something lemony-

    Enjoyed visiting Miss Olive-

    You are such an inspiration.

    Laura

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  35. DiannJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Beautiful photos Olive! now I am craving fresh squeezed lemonade!

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