How to Make the Most of Long Summer Evenings
There’s something magical about summer evenings — when the air is warm, the light lingers a little longer, and everything feels just a bit slower and softer. Whether you're a sunset chaser, a social butterfly, or a solo self-care queen, these golden hours are the perfect excuse to pause and savour life.
Here are a few simple, feel-good ways to make the most of them:
1. Take Your Dinner Outside
Whether it’s a full-on BBQ, a picnic in the park, or just your regular Tuesday meal eaten on a blanket in the garden, everything tastes better outdoors. Add fairy lights, your favourite drink, and a chilled playlist for instant holiday-at-home vibes.
2. Go for a Golden Hour Walk
That dreamy pre-sunset light? Absolute mood booster. Head out for a stroll with no destination, just your thoughts (or a good podcast) and let the day melt off your shoulders. Bonus: it helps you sleep better, too.
3. Host a Low-Key Garden Gatherin
You don’t need to throw a full party — just invite a few friends over for snacks, stories, and a late night laugh under the stars. Think string lights, cushions, and maybe a marshmallow or two.
4. Try a Digital Detox Hour
Put your phone down an hour before sunset. Instead, journal, read, stretch, or just sit outside and watch the colours change. It’s a small habit that makes a big difference in how you feel.
5. Start a Summer Evening Ritual
This could be as simple as lighting a candle, sipping something chilled, and writing one good thing about your day. Repeat it nightly, and you’ll start to crave that peaceful pause.
6. Capture the Light
Grab your camera (or phone) and head out just before sundown. Whether it’s your local park, city streets, or your back garden, the warm, golden light of a summer evening makes everything look beautiful.
7. Let Yourself Do... Absolutely Nothing
Sometimes the best way to enjoy a summer evening is to do nothing at all. Sit on your doorstep, lie in the grass, sip something cold, and simply be. After all, these long evenings don’t last forever.
Summer evenings are nature’s way of telling us to slow down and soak it all in. So light the citronella, leave the dishes for later, and give yourself permission to just enjoy it.