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."