Now That's Spring Water!

Here's a simple and pretty idea for your Spring Celebrations,

inspired by something I've done before...

At the 'Summer Retreat' vintage show I hosted on my farm

 on an island in Washington state,

I created a container of flavored water for guests to enjoy.

Frozen blueberries sank to the bottom of the container, 

and red strawberries floated on the water -

creating a perfect 'Red, White, & Blue' striped effect.

I snapped a photo of it because I thought it was pretty:

When I shared it here on the blog, 
this last-minute image was a big hit.
It's my MOST POPULAR PIN ever!

I thought it was time for an update on that idea for Spring, 

so I created flavored water using citrus and flower petals!

It's a pretty Spring look for your beverage station at a brunch or luncheon.

Here's how to get the separated floating layers:

 * Fill container 3/4 full of cold water. 

* Add citrus slices. 

* Add ice cubes carefully so that they float on top of the citrus.
* Add in the flower petals, which will float on top of the ice cubes.

I used pink geranium petals and bright yellow lemons...
there are SO many color & flavor combinations to try!
In 2026, I'm using lemons, basil, and a few coral rose petals

from our backyard garden.

 * * * IMPORTANT NOTE: * * *

 Some flowers can be toxic to humans. 

Make sure they are food safe
before adding them to water for drinking. 

My photos shown are for visual inspiration only.

shared online:

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