Returning to My Romantic Side
Hi Bloggy Friends, about a decade ago, my entire home was decorated in a romantic style…lots of pinks everywhere. I moved away from this style for a long time but now find I am returning. (I love change.) So slowly, little bit by little bit, I am incorporating pinks into our home again. Very, very soft pinks and lots of white. I am totally in love with white and plan on doing a LOT of furniture repainting this spring and summer. (Dear Lord, give me the energy.)
I am a ‘rose person.’ I just adore them and they are my birth flower. My husband gifted me with these last evening. The edges are ruffled and he wanted to know ‘what was wrong with them.’ Haha. I informed him they were supposed to be this way. I love that man!
This mantel is on the small electric fireplace I switched from the den to the dining room. It has such a cozy feeling in this room.
My favorite teacup….I wish I could find more of these.
Another note, my hubby wanted to know why in the world I would buy candlesticks (I have a pair of them) with the paint chipped off. Goodness, is he in for a surprise when I start knocking the paint off several pieces in our home. I am so blessed that he puts up with me. LOL :-)
Thanks ever so much for your visit.
I am joining:
Barb
42 comments:
Bring on the Shabby Miss B! Romantic Cottage Chic and Shabby decor rules!!!! :) Can't wait to see more of what you have planned!
Happy New Year sweet friend.
Love, Rebecca
Wish I could paint everything white..my hubby wont hear of it..he likes his stained woodwork and dark fireplace bricks..yuck...so I'm stuck with it..oh well...will have to live my love of white through you! LOL!..the roses are so sweet and what a nice guy to surprise you with them..I love surprises!!yes,the look is so romantic..
Enjoy the time,
~Shirley
Looking for soft and romantic! My hubs would ask the same thing about the candlesticks...he doesn't know why I buy something new and then want to paint it another color!! Oh well...gotta love em!
HPS!
Love your mantel!
Gabriela
So pretty and so romantic ~ I love it! I am your newest follower. I hope that you will stop by for a visit when you have a chance.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
looks lovely ! Like you I have a romantic home style. happy PS .
Hi Barb,
I love the romantic look and adding the pink back to your decor would suit me just fine!
Love your roses. Men are so funny. Mr. Sissie always wonders why I paint something and it looks so good then I start sanding it and as he calls it, "messing everything up!" LOL!
hugs
Sissie
I love the white look and will be looking forward to what you do there. Your roses are just lovely. How thoughtful that your hubby brought them home for you. I am wanting to put my little rose vignette together on my coffee table but haven't managed to find it yet. I'm still sorting away the Christmas things so hopefully will find them in one of my storage tubs along the way. I must remember to take my magic marker with me and mark what is inside each one. I started color coding the tubs but gave up on that. I do hope your Friday is a fantastic one!
LOL. Men, gotta luv 'em! :) Barb, your mantel is so pretty and the pink and white just looks like you! I'll be looking forward to seeing your transformations.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I think I will always have a bit of pink in every room...I am a true romantic and I know you are, too. That is why we confuse our hubby's {although I secretly think they love the look}!!
The flowers are SO pretty, my favorite shade. I think it's time to treat myself to some!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
XO,
Janie
Hi Barb~
I love your romantic mantel, the rose is also my birth flower and I adore pink roses,for me nothing speaks romance like sweet pink roses!
I agree with dear Rebecca bring on the shabby chic....lol
Xo~
Mari
You have such a pretty mantel, Barb. Your roses are lovely and I love your sweet pink teacup! I had to giggle at your hubby because he sounds like mine. My hubby is learning as I've been distressing things up for a while now. My dear hubby is learning to use the right side of his brain, you see. :)
Blessings,
Sandi
Pink roses are so romantic! The mantel looks beautiful!
Lovely, all so lovely - the roses, you returning to you real you, his remarks, his gesture, your settings.
Blessings keep arriving your home - silent and fragrantly.
Rejoice!
Teresa
Well you will have to share more of this in the future. The teacups look so sweet and delicate. The roses are such a special touch.
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Barb, I can't wait to see what you do! Your home will be beautiful I am sure! Your hubby sounds like a keeper!
Lovely, lovely soft mantel. The roses add such a romantic touch.
Ann
Beautiful roses from your Sweetie! I love roses too:) I have been cleaning today and found a card from my Husband for our 10th Anniversary:) He said there were 10 red roses and 2 white ones which were the 2 of us! HOW SWEET! Enjoy your weekend dear Barb! HUGS!
Love the whites and the soft pinks. Your mantel is lovely.
Barb...Formerly Barb and Dell Designs.
Oh my, your roses are GORGEOUS!!!!! I love the ruffled adges. What a sweetheart you have! I can't remember the last time I got real flowers. Men are so funny sometimes, but they usually have a heart of gold. I know mine does:) XO, Pinky
Very Pretty Barb!!
Barb, gorgeous pictures! So funny about the hubby and the chipped paint! I'm your newest follower, I love following locals, so nice to meet you and looking forward to more eye candy posts
Carol
Oh my sweetness this is just gorgeous! I have painted alot of my furniture white and what can I say, I can't resist pink!
Happy Pink Saturday.
Hugs,
Olivia
Hi Barb...everything is so beautiful, and like you I love roses. As much as I love Pink Roses, I must admit that Yellow is my absolute favorite. It's a Gal from Texas thingy...you know 'The Yellow Rose of Texas'! Must be why I'm drawn to your teacup...LOL! Hope you find some more of those for your collection! Happy Pink Saturday!!!
Barb,
I laughed out loud when I just read what you wrote about your hubby's thoughts on chippy style. My husband says the same thing.
I show him blog pics, I show him magazine spreads - and he isn't budging about it, Now that doesn't mean I don't slowly bring the style IN but he always says with a wink "Hon, I think I have just the right color paint to fix that secondhand thing right up for ya!"
Also, what a lovely post. Just beautiful. And I can't wait to see your changes as they come. what a hopeful thing, isn't it? I love change too. Except it seems as though I want to hange t hings once I get them just perfect. I think I have issues. haha.
Happy New Year!
So pretty!
My Pink. Please join my Color Connection meme too if you have time. Thanks!
Beautiful Roses!!
Lovely, Barb! I hope that your 2012 is off to a great start! Happy Saturday!...hugs...Debbie
Oh wow that is beautiful...I am trying to build that look in my kitchen lol against my hubby's wishes...lol Thanks for sharing..Happy Pink Saturday
What a gorgeous mantle.
Happy Pink Day!
Every girl needs a little romance, even better if she can create some herself! andrea@townandprairie
Oh the joy of visiting blogs on weekend, everything you see is gorgeous and sweet. I love it!
Come see my PINK, when you get a chance. Have a great weekend!
Hi Barb,
Oh your home is beautiful. And I too love Pinks and often go back and forth with it. :) Have a lovely Sunday, and have a Happy {Belated} Pink Saturday! :)
XOXO's,
Jessie
Hello Barb
After we moved forward from the oranges and browns of the 70's I've had pastel colours ever since. The re-introduction of pinks will be welcome at your home for sure.
The roses are pretty, what a sweet man you have.
Judith
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Lovely - just lovely :)
Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.com
Dear Barb. Absolutely stunning! And Love your tea cup and the lovely dove! A pleasure to see your photos! Hugs Ellen.
Looks so pretty--I love pink too
Beautiful & soothing as always. I liked your comment about the candlesticks. When I am excited about something that looks old & chippy & my hubby tells me it looks like it is a hundred years old, I love it even more!
Hi Barb, Bonnie here, ur newest follower, love the mantel, excited to have found ur blog, its always nice to run across a blogger who shares ur love of romantic style. Im slowly, but surely making my home over, room by room in the style i love so much...Hope if u have time ule stop by and see some of it...........meanwhile imma do some exploring on ur site.........Bonnie
So lovely!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
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