Twilight Summer Garden

The sun has just set on a summer night.

The sky is that gorgeous shade of blue seen at twilight.

The outdoor lights have been turned on

and it is the most beautiful part of

summer.

It seems to take so long at this time of year

for

twilight to appear.

There is something wonderful about sitting outside once

the sun has gone down and it has cooled off.

White flowers are made for twilight.

The twilight sky peeks out around the gazebo.

The gazebo is one of our favorite spots.

My dear friend Paula painted the canvas with

a classical motif.

A sparkling chandelier from Z Gallerie along with rope

lighting set in netting cast tantalizing

shadows at this time of night.

(This chandelier was purchased several years

ago, but is great because it just plugs in so

no need to call an electrician.)

Even the Fairy Garden transforms with a string of

dragonfly lights.

Ours is a long narrow yard, but it works so well for our

Italianate style.

The heat is calmed, the work is done, it is time to relax.

The fountain sends out its beautiful music

to add to the peace.

One could stay here mesmerized all night.

Welcome to our summer nights.

Enjoy them for they don't stay around long.

Drop by anytime to enjoy a summer night. 

I will be posting this on Tablescaper's

Summer Sundays

and

A Southern Day Dreamer's

Outdoor Wednesday.

Be sure to enter my giveaway for a

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker.