If you like this little piece of art, then I think we would get along famously. We would probably get along even if you don’t like it, because I like pretty much everyone. But the point is, if you see the glass as half full, believe the best about people (unless proven otherwise) like to surround your self with pretty things, enjoy savoring the moment THEN you might be a romantic. Romantics see things that other people miss, like the beauty of dropped rose petals.
Or they might miss something else. Did you see the post I did about these $5 chairs? Did you notice something about them? The back of the chair has a heart design on it. I decided to start there as I worked to add romance to my porch for Valentine’s Day.
I really like my little pink heart pillow. This isn’t just any little heart. It’s one that Mr. CH gave me when we were dating many years ago when we were in college. I had lost it, but when we moved into the new house, I found it! So sweet, but the funny thing is that it isn’t exactly the way I remembered it looked. Still I was delighted to find it.
Also to get in the Valentine’s day mood, I put several of my handmade heart pillows in a tote box with several inherited vintage hankies. I love all of that delicate lace.
Out came the hat boxes, ribbon, lace, and all things romantic to add a touch of Valentine’s day to my home. The vintage glove mold is just the thing to hold another one of the handmade hearts.
The other pink/purple heart is from my grandmother. It was a pin cushion long ago, and I think it is from the 40’s.
So my tips for adding a touch of Valentine’s Day to your home during the holidays is to add
Heart-shaped things,
Anything pink,
Fresh flowers,
Anything lacy or frilly, and finally to add
Anything that you find to be romantic.
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Sonya ~At Home with The Barkers says
The heart shape on your chairs is so pretty! I too am a romantic…I just can’t help it! ~Sonya
Paula@SweetPea says
You had me at vintage and romantic! I love your vintage inherited hankies combined with your hand sewn hearts. If I ever see a hand like yours in an antique shop, it’s mine! Thanks so much for sharing your romantic decor for Valentine’s Day!
laura@top this top that says
Love is in the air at your place…for sure!
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
Very beautiful and very romantic touches, Anita. I’m a the glass is half full kind of a girl too!
Heidi Colton says
Sooo romantic! I love hearts, lace , flowers and pink! And red!!
Diana says
Love those vintage hankies. I have some from the 40’s and never tire of them.
Linsey @ Farmhouse Porch says
What gorgeous flowers!
Mary Alice Patterson says
Your beautiful vignettes are so lovely and provide so much inspiration, Anita! Always a treat to visit!!
Mary Alice
Kelly says
Breathtakingly lovely Anita! Thank you for sharing and for having me on this lovely tour.
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Love your $5 chairs and all the romantic details!
Anne says
Beautiful romantic touches….I am coming to get those amazing Chairs Anita 😉
Thanks for letting me be a part of this tour <3
xx
Anne
Kathy says
Yes, I think we would get along beautifully! Wonderful tips and awesome photos! Beautiful post for the Valentine Tour!
Kathy
Janis@All Things Beautiful says
Love your tips for an addition of Romance! Such lovely touches of beauty and memories!
The Tablescaper says
So pretty. And yes, I love your piece of art, particularly the rose petals.
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Jenny Lynn says
The hearts are simple and a lovely touch.
Nana Diana says
What wonderful inspirations for Valentine’s Day. I love a bit of romance and think too many of us live our lives without it. Beautiful!!! xo Diana
Carol says
I likely would not have taken a second look at the figurine if I saw it in a shop until now. How perfect for a romantic Valentine vignette. I will be on the lookout for something similar. You have a great eye! I’m a new subscriber and just now took the “house tour”. You edit a room so well that each item stands out while at the same time blending beautifully. Well done!
Angela says
I love the romantic touches!! So glad to be a part of the tour with you! 🙂
~Angela
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
So beautiful and romantic, Anita! Just love the French touches! XXOO Christy
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
I loved reading about how you found the darling heart you hubby gave you. What a treasure, Anita.
From the first word to the last picture, this post is filled with love-ly things and sweet sentiment! Beautiful!
Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says
Love all your tips, Anita! The heart on the back of the chair is really a sweet touch!
Pat says
Anita,
Yes, it is romantic. . .
Love is in the air!!!
Being a hopeless romantic, I do, see what others often miss.
Most employment positions, I’ve been titled, “The Detail Person”.
Thanks for showing the fallen rose petal with your Victorian Vintage couple!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Shanna Gilbert says
It all looks gorgeous Barb! Just like everything that you do!
Shanna Gilbert says
Sorry I meant Anita! I was just on Barb’s page lol!
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
Such beautiful Valentine touches, Anita! Love your little piece of art! Hugs…Debbie
Jamie says
So pretty, Anita! So wonderful being on this tour with you 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
These are such great tips! I love valentine’s Day and you have so many gorgeous touches in your decorating.
Samantha Conner says
I can’t decide which photo to pin! They are all so lovely! Happy to be on the Valentine Home Tour with you.