Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Romantic Homes- May 2014 Issue Review

Looking for BEAUTY?
Charlotte Ann Fidler has a 14 page spread!
OH MY-It's beautiful!

That is just one photo inside this month of
..
Sadly, still no blogger features in the front
but there is plenty of great content. 
Another little peek at the home of

The next three pictures are of 
the  beautiful home of 
Krasimir  & Neli Petrova Kireva
and is located in Bulgaria
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Three photos above:Jo-Anne Coletti/Photos:Neli Petrova Kireva

White Chic not for you?
How about this elegant room?
This home belongs to a client of
and is classic Greenwich, Connecticut style.
She has a gorgeous website.

And-We must see at least one beautiful tea set.

As for me?
I'll take my tea in a setting like this:
Which brings us right back to the home of 

So, there you have it.
The May issue is full of beauty
and dreams-come-true.

Be back tomorrow to talk
about my giveaway!

your photo name

51 comments:

Susie said...

Diana, That is what I want to see today. All pretty things and flowers too. Bring on the tea and cookies , too. Hope you have a beautiful day. xoxo, Susie

Preppy Empty Nester said...

Gorgeous photos. It is a beautiful magazine. Going through new baby pics withdrawal tho!!

Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane said...

I love the magazine but miss the blogger features. What beautiful photos, each one could stand alone as a piece of art. Thank you so much for sharing Diana! Have a great day!
XO Barbara

Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The Woods said...

Gorgeous beginning to a new day. Thank you for the eye candy!
xo,
Lin

Anonymous said...

oh so beautiful, you know, I have had spells when I did the all white and still gravitate toward it, but for some reason I still yearn for color, love it when others do it though, I probably just don't do it right, the chic white photo just makes my heart sing, I love it!! Have the best day today , keep warm, its sunny here!!! But COLd!!!!!

Pam Kessler said...

What's with the no blogger deal? I may have to send them an email about this! Thanks for sharing the pretty pictures though.

Ron said...

I want to be in that garden too! That is my favorite room by far!!!! Spring Break starts at 3:15 PM! Bring it on..................

Tessa~ Here there be musing said...

Ohhhhhhhhh wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....

Oh double wow...

I have major pretty places *envy*....

Sylvia said...

I love that garden. All the rooms are so clean and uncluttered. LOVE it all!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Diana I love all these features...thanks for sharing!!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Not a bad looking issue, Diana. I will have to flip through it at the store to see if I will buy it. I just bought the Romantic Homes, Best of the South issue, which was actually very nice. That didn't have any blog features either although they did have a half page section entitled "We Love/My Home" and Anita Diaz from Far Above Rubies was there. It would have been nice if they had mentioned her blog with the web address.

Cranberry Morning said...

sigh. So gorgeous. And I love that farmhouse sink.

Kelly said...

I just saw this magazine at the store the other day but didn't buy it.

Penny @ Penny's Vintage Home said...

Love all the white and lilac.....great issue! Hugs, Penny

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

You do a wonderful job of featuring magazines. I got mine in the mail, read it and filed it. Now I'm getting it back out. I remembered when I first looked through I wondered two things...which basket can I paint white (sigh) and how can I make one of those white boards with the hooks?

Curtains in My Tree said...

Oh I seen my Mother's silver flatware, 1936 Coronation , in the picture with the tea cups
Romantic Homes always has great features in it

Donna said...

I loved the home of the woman in Bulgaria! But I must say that I didn't really care for most of the rest of this issue. It seems that RH has decided to take a more formal approach their decorating style that I just don't care for at all. Those rooms look like no one lives there, or they have a ton of money, or both!! If I wanted to look at homes like that I would subscribe to "House Beautiful". I just wish they would bring back the old magazine, I've been disappointed for at least the last 5 issues!

J said...

Beautiful! So clean and refreshing! I'm glad you bring these pictures to us - for me, there's no time to read magazines!

Beth said...

Gorgeous photos! I would be happy in any of those settings!

Anonymous said...

I love white and Lilac flowers so pretty with the white and fresh and crispy clean look. Then as I scroll more down the page. That becomes a highlight to my eyes as well. All is gorgeous like Beth said. The tea set.

. Thanks for sharing the book pages Di. It was a great morning look .

Oh the area fro tea and a cookie. Oh yes. A real lovely spot.

Shirley said...

Good Morning Diana, I am catching up with friends and reading previous post. I love the pictures and review of the magazine. I love the pictures of your precious family. They give us so much enjoyment. Have a wonderful Easter. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend.

Jettie said...

Beautiful spread, would love that farm sink.

JennyD said...

Oh the sighs coming from this side of the page. I need to win the lottery because I go from one style to another and another.....from modern to traditional to very English cottage in mere blinks. I'd need just a few, 4 or 5 or 6, homes to do everything I'd like. Sing it! "Money, money, money, money.....MONEY" Hear it? Now it'll be in your head all day, haha.

Xoxoxo

Art and Sand said...

Oh my! Each home and garden is gorgeous.

My favorite, although I am not a white person, is the home in Bulgaria.

Vee said...

Always fun to see how others decorate...

Red Rose Alley said...

Diana,
This tea set made me smile, as my mom used to have one just like it, and I remember cleaning it for her sometimes. And that tea cup and saucer.......gorgeous!

I'm off to meet three girlfriends that I went to highschool with. It should be a fun day. Just wanted to stop at one of my favorite blog friends first and see what's happening in your world. :~)

love,
~Sheri

LANA said...

I am not into the white look, but the rooms are beautiful. I love to look at magazines like that. Very relaxing.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Oh my! I always see the white wicker....fluffy pillows with ruffles and lace and wonder....why can't I do that! Lovely issue my friend! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a beautiful day! Hugs, Diane

Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

Wow! It looks like this issue has lots of eye candy! That tea set is gorgeous and it makes me want to start using sugar cubes in my tea. :)

Stan and Jody Gabara said...

Love all the settings! I love looking at Romantic Homes and getting ideas on how to decorate. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Jody

Nellie said...

I am truly in love with that sink! Love all the white, too, plus I could enjoy a cup of tea in the garden as well! Lovely issue! xo Nellie

cards4ubylouise and other treasures said...

MMMM that cup of tea makes me want to stop and take time to enjoy the simple things...must take time for a cup of fancy tea in a fancy tea cup and saucer. I have quite a few...need to pick one and do it!!!

Wanda said...

Thanks for sharing..a little above my pay grade...but I do love to look and get ideas.

Sue said...

I don't always buy this magazine because the style is so different than my home, which is anything but romantic! I don't even know what I would call it. I do love to see how others live and you shared some gorgeous photos!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

OK, I have got to get this issue! So perfectly Shabby Chic....My love! Happy Easter to you and your family, what fun you will have with all of the little ones around!

Carol

Teresa@magazineyourhome said...

Wowzers what gorgeous pictures! I used to subscribe to Romantic Homes but for some reason I let my subscription lapse, I see now I need to renew it!

Kay G. said...

I am always looking for beauty ....and laughter! That is why I like your blog! :-)

This N That said...

Love that magazine..Lots of good ideas..

Julie's Lifestyle said...

Thanks for sharing all those beautiful rooms and pretty teas set! It is amazing how some people have some really gorgeous homes. I will stop by again tomorrow and thanks for having a giveaway.
Julie

Joy Junktion said...

YES, I will head out to that garden bench any day ~ any time :) Thanks for sharing such Beauty! You are so informative!! Blessings, Cindy

Merlesworld said...

I'm with you I like my tea in the garden too.
Merle................

Sherry @ Thrift My House said...

Such pretty pictures! We can dream about that garden :)

Lucille said...

Such lovely photos! Makes me want to redecorate! Thank you for sharing! I just bought the Romantic Country one!

Chatty Crone said...

I love the one with the colors of lilac and aqua - I would never have thought of them together.

White Lace and Promises said...

Love the fluffy white pillows.

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

LOL - hubs and I went to the bookstore last night waiting to meet friends to see a movie together.....we had about a half hour and I grabbed a couple of my fav mags - this exact issue being one of them - and that green arbor? Held it up to hubs to see and told him "I need this." He just laughed and rolled his eyes.

So yes, it was an amazing issue and that was my favorite pic in the entire mag - funny you featured it. Great minds connect.......

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

I just love this magazine! But it makes me want to paint everything white! Hubs says over his dead body - so if you find me standing over him with a can of white paint, he is to blame.......xo Karen

Anonymous said...

Wonderful pictures of the houses. All look good!

farmhouse-story said...

just gorgeous--all of it:) happy easter, diana!

Sweet Melanie said...

I need to get my copy....it all looks so beautiful and full of inspiration!

Gypsy Heart said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

xo
Pat