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Cool off with country citrus


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Share the sunshine with a fruited mini wreath:
A lush green circlet with hints of vibrant citrus telegraph
spastolar charm when tied to a chair backwith a gingham ribbon.
To do:Cut a 24"length offloral wire and twist it into a circle.
Then use 2"-long pieces of wire to attach overlapping leaf sprigs
(try lemon leaves from a florist orovate greenery from your yard)
to the wire base until it's covered. Finish by tucking hairpins into
the wreath and pushing small oranges onto the points.

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Keep pests at bay with a candle-cup table topper:
The scent of citrus will lift guests'spirits and repel
mosquitoes and flies.Plus, the candles'heat will release
the lemon peel's natural oils, doubling the aromatic boost.
Alternate faux citrus candles with real lemon halves on
a serving tray, arranging them in a circle .To complete,
scatter on just-picked blooms and green leaves.

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Dazzle even picky guests with citrus chalices:
Mixing fresh fruit touches with wonderfully worn silver
combines warm shades(the sunny lemon) with cool tones
(the metal containers) for a stunning effect. Simply fill
a goblet (here,a mint julep cup) with sand,salt, or small
beans , then press a lemon inside and tuck rosemary or sage
leaves around the rim .

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Add an extra hit of color with a pretty pileup:
Arranging fruit in a country-style trug basket creates a
pleasing balance of rustic and fresh. For the perfect stack:
Fill the bottom of your basket with larger oranges, leaving a
small free space in the center.Place one large orange atop
the space,then pack medium-size lemons around it. Finish by
adding a few sprigs of lemon leaves for unexpected texture.