# Colors of Summer: YELLOW – Bring on the Sunshine!

- Link: https://mycoastalwindows.com/colors-summer-yellow-bring-sunshine/
- Published: 2014-07-17T15:35:31-04:00
- Author: Jeremy Wood

Bring on the sunshine with the warm Colors of Summer of  YELLOW! Enjoy a refreshing
glass of homemade basil lemonade while sitting on your front steps of [Preservation](https://www.preservationcollection.com/)
maintenance-free, insect-resistant siding. Hello yellow!

**Recipe:**
1 bunch fresh basil leaves from your local farmers market (Salem on 
Thursdays)1 cup sugar1 cup water2 cups lemon juice (about 10 to 15 lemons) and the
lemon zest from the lemons4 cups cold or sparkling water2 cups of iceTo create simple
syrup: combine basil, sugar, 1 cup of water and lemon zest in a sauce pan and simmer
for 5 minutes until all the sugar has dissolved. Let it cool and  strain the syrup.

In a pitcher, combine lemon juice,  cold water, syrup and ice. Stir and serve! Garnish
with basil leaves and slices of lemon. Enjoy this refreshing treat this summer!

![colorsofsummeryellow](https://mycoastalwindows.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/
colorsofsummeryellow.jpg)

 

 

 

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If you’re feeling inspired by this summer shade, don’t stop here—explore the full
spectrum of our **Colors of Summer** series. Each color has its own story, personality,
and design possibilities. Visit these other pages to find the perfect summer color
inspiration for your next home project:

 * [Bright Red – Abundance & Bold Style ](https://mycoastalwindows.com/colors-summer-red-bright-abundance/)
 * [Fresh Green – Nature & Sun Protection](https://mycoastalwindows.com/colors-summer-green-think-sun-protection/)
 * [Navy – Coastal Calm & Classic Appeal](https://mycoastalwindows.com/colors-summer-color-us-navy/)
 * [Crisp White – Clean, Timeless Brightness](https://mycoastalwindows.com/colors-summer-white/)
 * [Coastal Blue – Cool Escape & Relaxation](https://mycoastalwindows.com/colors-summer-escape-coastal-blue/)
 * [Soft Pink – Subtle Pop of Color](https://mycoastalwindows.com/colors-summer-think-pink-subtle-pop-color/)
 * [Bold Black – Modern, Striking Contrast](https://mycoastalwindows.com/colors-summer-black-new-black/)