gasp!

i went shopping at the co-op this morning and found 

these gorgeous oriental lilies on special. 

since we are having a houseful of visitors this weekend,

i splurged and bought a bunch of them.

they are from von trapp flowers .

the heat wave has finally found its way into the green mountains,

and if it weren't for a huge, gusting wind coming up the hill,

i would be weeping!

 while i am melting, 

the lilies are filling our home with 

a most intoxicating scent, which is intensified by the heat. 

silver linings...we just have to look for them.