Winter’s mantle of darkness lies deep and rich as velvet, the solstice a mere week away. To brighten up the long nights, come with me to an enchanted garden!
Here you’ll be transported to a magical kingdom of fairy lights and wonder! Words truly are inadequate. So, here are probably far too many images for one post, but I hope they help you experience it just a bit…
If you are in the Seattle area this holiday season, you must visit Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. (We went twice in January – once D took me for my birthday and then I took my Mom two days later.)
Wow what an explosion of colour Georgianna!! I especially love the heart bokeh tree…so so pretty…
I LOVE this place, both in the summer and the winter. I haven't been yet this holiday season, but you've inspired me to be sure and make it out there soon. Love your heart shaped bokeh!
Thanks so much, Sam and Sylvia! The heart bokeh is from a little filter I made from black paper. I did stars, leaves, butterflies and hearts, but just noticed all I posted were hearts! ♥ Do go early, Sylvia, you can park right at the entrance, otherwise it's a long walk. :)
This made me want to go wake the children, but it can wait, hee hee. Your photography is astounding and the concept jaw dropping and gorgeous! I would love to show people this exists, can I use these in a post and I will definitely link to you and the website? I completely understand if you would rather not. Just let me know dear. Merry days friend. Blessings, Amy
Thank you, Amy! Yes, of course, I'd love to have these shared, especially with children! xoxo
beautiful lights!!!! moorz84 from flickr
Hi G, oh what a totally lovely idea and how beautifully done!!!
i love the butterflies (obviously!) but also the way the trees are lit and the flowers standing tall. what great photos you got too
thankyou for sharing it all G, i feel the magic!
kat xox
Oh! it looks so beautiful! Even the flowers have lights! Thanks so much for sharing. xo
Love the fuzzy heart tree! what a week, huh? busy as bees is we….smiles.
Thank you so much, everyone, for stopping by!! Yes, very busy week, but festive and joyful, too! :)
wow this place looks amazing! i love your heart bokeh, it suits the coloured lights so well here :D
Thanks so much, É! Still, your lensbaby heart images are the epitome, I think! :)
Wow! The images and bokeh are so dreamy! I would love to visit…it is a bit far though. My daughter would really enjoy herself in a magical place such as this.
Omigosh, gorgeous! And your photos make it seem so magical!