Drawn by color or form, I find myself noticing the way the sunlight plays across the landscape. It shifts and highlights or casts shadows. It flirts with our attention. Mesmerizing, sometimes the light dance holds me present for minutes that seem a much longer time. Pretty good considering how many thoughts distract us from our ‘now’ constantly. As a designer, I want my clients to notice the ” light show” and design sitting areas to draw people to sit, slow down, and see the light patterns, hear the birds and wind, smell scented flowers and grass, feel the textures of stone, lawn, wood as they walk or sit. It’s a great antidote to the world news. May the dance of light and shade enchant you today in your garden or anywhere you happen to be.
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