Desert Blooms Continued – The Yellows

 

Our green desert has begun to change to brown but along with that comes an abundance of yellow flowers, trees and shrubs.

 

The golden yellow puff ball flowers of the Acacia tree are now in full bloom.

 

And shortly following them will be the all the varieties of the Palo Verde tree with their new light green growth and lovely lemony blossoms.

In flower beds all over the city, but especially at the resorts, you will see masses of golden yellow snapdragons.  I love how the gardeners use them in borders.  When I have tried to grow them, they always look a little puny… 

 

I have never considered myself a fan of yellow.  Maybe because unless it is a real icy yellow I cannot wear it.  But daffodils, well that’s another story.  I am crazy about them and love buying bunches of them for $.99 at Trader Joes!

 

  

Many years ago, during a spring trip to London, I was amazed by the daffodils blooming in Hyde Park. While I was there I bought this Aynsley China Bouquet as a remembrance and even today when I look it at I see those fabulous beds of  daffodils in the park. 

 

One of my favorite blogs, Habitually Chic has done several posts on the uses of yellow in interiors.  I particularly like this Kate Spade combination of grey and yellow.  Elements of Style also did a great post a few months ago on yellow, showcasing the color in both home and fashion.

 

 

 

 

I really do like these yellow, kitten heel slides.  I might take off the bows and add a flower or two.  Maybe I can design a jacket to go with them.

 

 

 

  

Here we are – This might work but yellow is a tough sell!

 

Images via Cici Bianca, Habitually Chic, The Biopsy Report