Twinkling in the moonlight

The humidity is rising in Auckland,

 the days are long and sunny and summer

 is most definitely in the air. 

I was presented two perfect gardenias from a friend

 who had just clipped them from her garden. 

Heaven....I quickly popped them into a favourite vase

 and have had them next to my bed ever since. 

It is just amazing how the fragrance can so quickly permeate the air. 

You feel transcended. 

I have gardenias growing in my garden at the moment. 

I always hesitate to touch them because they are so beautiful 

to look at in the evening. 

Even from my window at night 

I can see them twinkling in the moonlight. 

It is a welcoming sight...

It is hard to duplicate the fragrance but I think Jo Malone 

gets pretty close with her Vintage Gardenia Cologne.  

A nice touch on those cold winter days as well when 

you are longing for these creamy white flowers.

Jo Malone