Romancing the Home

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I ran across an article from last year's February edition of Romantic Homes magazine that interviewed "creative women living the romantic life."  They had interviewed Chris Barrett of chrisbarrettdesign.com.   I found a lot of her insights on romantic living really mirrored mine also so, I thought I would share some of her quotes from the interview.

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Chris had described romance as, moments and details that make her fall in love with living no matter the scale.   That is a fantastic perception of romance.  It can be on any scale.  Bigger isn't better, it is just bigger.

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Charm and romance can be in the smallest spaces.  

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Chris describes romantic moments at home as moments she can lose herself in entirely.   That is the concept that I wonder if we are missing.  I love that viewpoint.  I also wonder if we are stopping to enjoy the atmosphere we are creating at home or are we in such a hurry that we can't slow down and enjoy it....

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Romance is in moments and how we share the moments in the space we call home with those we love.  Is there any beauty in them?

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I also really understood Chris' quote of when home isn't enough she turns to travel.  It isn't hard to find romance in a beautiful travel destination.

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Travel can refresh your attitude.  She enjoys life and states that perfection doesn't factor into her definition of romance, but peace and beauty do. 

I love the visual application of Pinterest.  Some have been criticizing Pinterest as a world that can't be obtained because it is too perfect, but, it can show you what style, accessories, and colors you would find peaceful in your home.   That can tell you a lot about what would help make your home your romantic sanctuary.  All great plans start with ideas...or dreams and the vision you get on Pinterest helps make the ideas more of a reality.

What makes your home your romantic haven?
  Sherry

I will link with:

Pinning and Singing Party with Natasha at 5 Minutes Just For Me  

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper  
Show off Your Cottage Monday  at The House in the Roses     

And for the singing part of the post I am adding a romantic tune by the talented Mandy Moore from an early Nicholas Sparks movie "A Walk to Remember."

Little Women and Tea

image source: scanned Victoria, Dec. 1994

One of the movies I love to get out and watch at Christmas is Little Women.  This 1994 version is the one I watch.  Victoria magazine noted the film with this small article when the movie came out.  

 image source: scanned Victoria, Dec. 1994

 image source: scanned Victoria, Dec. 1994

 And of course there are a few tea scenes in this movie.  Here is a screen capture of just one.  This scene is taking place with tea being served by Mrs. March when she has been called upon by Aunt March. 

So, to celebrate the tea scenes in Little Women I created a little tea too.

If the rest of your week is busy, Merry Christmas!  Thanks for joining me for tea here at the Charm of Home.
 Sherry

I will link to these lovely blogs, go and visit:

Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life

Tea Time Tuesday at Lady Katherine Tea Parlor

Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage

Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites

Tuesday Tea for Two at The Plumed Pen

Tea Pot and Tea Things Tuesday  at The Silken Purse

Tea Pot and Tea Things Tuesday at Breath of Fresh Air

Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations

Tea Party Tuesday  at Sweetology 

A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life

Tablescape Thursday  at Between Naps on the Porch

Jane Eyre

I am much a fan of the dark/Gothic romanticism of the Bronte sisters.  This trailer shows a great deal of promise to having done a good job on this adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. It probably won't play here but I can't wait to rent it.
Linking to:
My Favorite Things at Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie