Summer's waining days don't need to have you longing for colorful gardens! Bring freshness and fragrance indoors with a bouquet of fresh stems. Yellow will brighten any day, so think lilies and carnations and roses. This time of year, flowers are a real bargain. Buy bunches of one type and mix them into your own arrangements at home. Use clear glass or crystal to see the refreshing look of your flowers in water. All three add fragrance, and look great alone or mixed together. Don't forget to add a few stems to a small vase in the bathroom when entertaining. Placed in front of a mirror, they look larger than life and show you know how to pay attention to every detail of comfort. Carefully remove those stamens (yellow pollen holders on lilies) because they will stain fingers and clothing (I cover my fingers with a tissue and gently remove them). Your flowers will last a bit longer and look so much cleaner.

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