"She walks in beauty,
Like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes."
~ Lord Byron ~

As the lazy days of a carefree summer close, school schedules, and work routines return, I have been thinking of the most beautiful tranquil place I have ever seen. A place that the moment I landed I knew I was surrounded by raw beauty.

The sun is vivid making every plant shine, the ocean a blue wonder of shades lapping at the shoreline, landscaped by local survival with barely a glimmer of any commercialization, just the natural lifestyle make this a delightful place to see. Shopping is virtually a void, unless you happen upon the local art market or those wonderful huts selling the infamous “Mama Juana” , an intoxicating drink of “love”! No, this piece of heaven on earth is all about relaxation, beauty and serenity.

Nightfall brings about an exquisite color scheme comparable to one of the local peacocks loving the land! Gorgeous blues, violets, and perhaps a hint of deep green gently blow through the palms floating out toward the starlit sky. As the waves rock by, a subtle reflection of the moon dances along the water. This is truly a place I can go to in my mind and still hear the waves, smell ocean and see the colors!

I decided that I needed a trip “back” to this place. Last week I began pulling out the silk again….and I chose a peaceful jacquard. I then began playing with my blues and violets and realized that the varied hues along with the weave itself was creating the nightfall memories I have of Punta Cana. The colors blended dramatically to give that “palm tree sway” and the “ocean wave”. Guys….I dedicated this one to you and made it into a nice tie….kind of a get-a-way all your own!

Dominican Nightfall…..for a romantic trip anytime


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