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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Romantic Notions


It doesn't seem to take much to inspire me to romantic style. The merest snippet of old linen or lace will do. Or a bit of rust. . . the curve of a piece of garden wire . . . the musty smell of an antique page. Some of us just seem to have been born suggestible.  



My inspiration today is this linen mantel cloth with a few small holes. Often referred to as cutters, these old pieces have serious flaws that render them useless for their original intent, and can be turned into something new with a little creativity. I have baskets full, and all the romantic notions to go with them. This one will dress my sofa for a short while, doing nothing more than making me happy and content for a few summer days and nights.
























I hope you're finding a little Romance in your Summer too!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline



Time for another Romantic White Wednesday!
Faded Charm

And A Beach Cottage


Common Ground

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24 comments:

  1. Alison @ The PolohouseJuly 19, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Jacqueline!
    This summer white post is so pretty.
    Reminds me of the white summer slip covers my grandmother used to use in her country farmhouse when I was little!
    So dreamy... and romantic too.
    Pretty post.
    Thanks for sharing.
    xx
    A

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  2. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Love your romantic style. Every shot is peaceful and inviting.

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  3. Bella's Rose CottageJuly 19, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Hi J,
    This is dreamy and perfect a lacy topper!! I am drooling! My pups are infatuated with everything right now, tug of war is a favorite past time, so I am getting my lace fix here at your place, pure eye candy!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  4. SuzJuly 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    You always inspire me and today you inspire me to do more white. Lovely photos.

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  5. Susan EvelynAndRoseJuly 19, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    What beautiful linens you have, Jacqueline! I'm always treated to romantic, dreamy whites each time I visit your blog. Just lovely!
    I may have to keep my eye out for 'cutters'...
    - Susan

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  6. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsJuly 19, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Beautiful!!! This is so romantic and really lovely.

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  7. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 19, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Beautiful photos--especially love the candles with shells!

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  8. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    romantic indeed and that Fifi O'Neil book is my FAVE!

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  9. Donna, The Decorated HouseJuly 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Adore the old linens. It's wonderful to see you use them and love them, in such a pretty way.

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  10. DianneJuly 19, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    This is quickly becoming one my favorite sources of inspiration. I love your style. Dianne

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  11. Something Nice and PrettyJuly 19, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Love your candles with the shells on them!!!

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  12. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 19, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Gorgeous is the understatement here! Love all your summery whites! Elegant and dreamy settings! The candles and shells are beautiful. Thanks for sharing:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  13. BECKYJuly 19, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    So yummy Jacqueline!! Love that chippy wire basket! I have been eying a vintage French one and have had to control myself for now!!

    Happy White Wednesday!!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  14. KarieJuly 19, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful. Karie

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  15. Barb July 20, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Jacqueline, beautiful post. Your whites are divine!!

    Barb ♥

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  16. SImple and Serene LivingJuly 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I can never get enough white vintage linens. Your couch looks beautiful.
    Laura

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  17. Cottage and BroomeJuly 20, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love the beautiful linens! Wonderful photos.

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  18. Sunny Simple LifeJuly 20, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    It is like a page out of Victoria magazine. So gorgeous!

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  19. under spanish mossJuly 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Go glad to have found your beautiful blog. Thanks for stopping by and checking out out blog today. We look forward to reading more of your posts. Have a great day. Angela and Renee

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  20. Judith @ Lavender CottageJuly 20, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I like the white linens on your sofa, so fresh and summery looking.
    More and more white is creeping into our home as I see how other bloggers like yourself use it for enhancement.
    Judith

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  21. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJuly 21, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Your photos are always full of romance. Together they would make a beautiful book!

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  22. Heaven's WalkJuly 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I agree with Sandi, Jacqueline! You need to publish a book with all of your beautiful photos in it! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  23. PamelaJuly 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    What beautiful inspiration pics!! Thanx for sharing!

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  24. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 23, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Love how you've dressed up the sofa with that gorgeous linen and lace piece. I have so many of these, I need to do something with them. You always inspire me, J!

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