Thank You Romantic Homes

I remember years ago sitting in a Barnes and Noble book store flipping through the very first issue of Romantic Homes magazine. I was in awe, as at that time there were very few really romantic publications. I thought, finally, someone understands me! I immediately became a subscriber. I was hooked as many of you are as well. I saved clipping after clippings and even have a Romantic Homes scrapbook that I reference from time to time when I need inspiration...

Over the years, Romantic Homes has always been so very good to me, and I am ever so grateful. And now, I am honored to be a contributor for this lovely 'old friend' Romantic Homes- Thank you Jacqueline! I am delighted and thrilled!!!

My outdoor retreat in the June issue.

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I recently joined a fun website called, Pinterest- http://pinterest.com/

It’s a site where you can share your photos and repin photos you have found from other sites. It’s so much fun and a great place to find interesting images. I have had a love for photography since I opened my website back in 2002. For me, setting up a vignette and capturing what I felt inside was life changing. From then on, any occasion I had going on was a photo shoot- a live moment to capture nature, life or something as simple as pink lemonade bottles waiting to tell their story.


Photography is about telling a story, capturing a mood, a feeling, to cause people to reflect inwards. A truly beautiful photo is not always about its obvious beauty, but its essence. To move someone in a way that stirs emotion. This is a gift.


The photos I have selected for this post were found on the web- please a sincere apology for not knowing the names of the talented photographers of these images. For me, these photos are more than just beautiful, they have soul...

I hope you were inspired...

Jo-Anne

xo

Best Finds!

My new French inspired chair was purchased at Home Goods for a song, 199.00, not a bad deal for such prettiness.

I love the color of these lemonade bottles ( purchased at Home Goods), they are lovely with these turquoise glasses... 

You will find these delightful photos in my second edition of The Feminine Home, coming soon!

Jo-Anne

xo

Whenever I see lilacs...

Whenever I see lilacs, forgotten memories of my childhood come back to me.  Aside from their magnificent aroma, lilacs greet the world at springtime like an old friend. I remember picking arm fulls of this fragrant flower with my mother as a young girl.  Anything that could hold water was filled with lilacs.  What a beautiful site it was; the whole house smelled so fresh and sweet...

I picked these on the side of the road where they grow wild for miles on end. My car was crawling with tiny spiders, but I figure it's a small price to pay for such loveliness...

Jo-Anne

xo   

The Feminine Home ( Second Edition)

A quick glance into my second issue of The Feminine Home, Where The Heart Is.

The lovely home of Lonnie, from Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine, is featured...

 I am now taking orders, so if you would like to be put on my mailing list to be notified when this issue is available please email me at- vintagerosecollection@comcast.net

I hope you all had a blissful Mother's day!! Wishing you a fabulous week!

Love Jo-Anne

xo

Enchanted Treasures Monthly Mantel

Hello Friends,
My very dearest friend Roberta over at Enchanted Treasures asked to feature my mantel for her monthly mantel make-over. Hope you will check it out along with Roberta's past mantel features. They are so inspiring!!! Thank you Roberta!

Enchanted Treasures

Until Next time, Happy Decorating,

Jo-Anne