Romancing the home

A beautiful Saturday morning to you!

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Romantic living style begins with passion. It can be true and show itself in many forms.

Admittedly, I am an incurable romantic...

My Love for nostalgia,
 old photographs, family heirlooms  fuel my passion towards old home and restoration.

I see every old home having a dance.

A history & a future.

How we care for our homes, shows we love them.

Doing simple and thoughtful things for people shows them we Love them too.

Embracing my romantic style at home with my family full of boys is meaningful.

It's my way of showing my boys the softer side of life...

Romancing the home with objects we see everyday remind us of moments we've shared.

These heart shaped beach rocks were collected by my son for me on the beach.

Flowers are sentiments of nature & the heart. 

I keep a container of fresh flowers on my front door always.

In our foyer the first thing you see is the antique cast iron urn, it's never bare.

Tiny roses and rosemary topiary fill it for Valentine's.

Gardening is nurturing & caring...

Heirloom English cottage roses are my favorite.

Beauty & fragrance all in one.

I love to cut them & enjoy them twice inside.

Climbing roses like my Eden adds romance to the exterior of our home.

Preparing a little desert on vintage dishes dishes and setting it up in our garden house for my husband,

 is usually a little distraction from working on our house for a few minutes.

Mmmm...

Each morning I light a candle in the kitchen. Glowing candles are warm & comforting .

I LOVE this little heart shaped candle, 

I have two of them. Gifts from my oldest son and husband when he was little. 

He said the big one {not shown} represented me & the this little one was for him...

We bring it out for Valentines every year....

A note saying "go to the bench"

a cold treat awaits you...

Something unexpected that shows & shares a thought, 

I'm thinking about you!

All things I truly love to do in romancing my family, friends & home...

My Design tip: For a romantic decor infuse it by things your passionate about. Objects that have nostalgia. Collections & nature are not expensive, but priceless to the heart.

A favorite quote, wishing you romance everyday.

Click over to visit my Saturday's "DESIGNING WITH VINTAGE"on SECOND SHOUT OUT BLOG.  You might love the  French container on the door it's available in my shop along with other romantic vintage finds!

xo,

me