Romantic Homes .... and a pretty bench!

I've been buying Romantic Homes magazine for about four or five years now, and each time they get a new editor it changes direction, so there have been times I can't wait to open it up and other times when, well, I was buying it out of habit rather than love of it!

For about the last year the editor has been Jacqueline deMontravel and I've got to say, it's just getting better and better each month.  I just love it at the moment.  So, I've bought it from the newsagent, had a subscription and decided not to get another one (co-inciding with a period of don't love it) and recently, since I've been loving it so much and can't wait for it to dribble into the newagents months behind, I bought three in one hit from Ebay in the US (September, October and November 2008 issues).  Mmm, I've been pawing over them every two hour trip on the train to and from work...to die for!  Here are some pictures I just keep coming back to over and over...

 
 

I love this lounge.  The lounge suite is the same or similar to mine, but it's done out in white or cream.  I love that, but with two cats, I'd have trouble with that.  Dream away, Vic...

 

It's amazing what a touch of vintage iron and lace does!  A weakness of mine.  Don't these elements go so well together.

 
 

I love the way they have the colanders on the wall, really useful and pretty.  I also love the old stove.  I found a new vintage style stove a long time ago in a store, and kept it in mind.  I went back last week to check out the price to put in our new kitchen, having in my mind decided it was a done deal.  I went home and told Dear One I found the perfect stove and since I was saving  so much money on the way I am going to do our new kitchen we could spend a little more on some key features.   I told him all about it and then the price and I got the eyebrow and a big, "I don't f*ing think so.  Dah, as if I would spend $13,000 on a stove!  It was fun telling him though! 

 

You've got to get this magazine, it's to die for at the moment!  Newsagents will order it in for you if you don't know where to get it.

As promised also, I managed to remember this week to get a photo of my sister's new bench.  She's not sure of the fabric on the seat, but it is pretty.  If she's not happy with it, she knows she has access to my huge stash of fabric!

 

Comments

[joni webb]

such beautiful eye candy!!! lovely!!

thank you so much for your comment today - much appreciated!

[My Pink & Cream Cottage]

Hey Vicki
I love the photos you put in your posts, they just make my mouth water. I am sad to say I only have one Romantic Homes & was considering buying a subscription but with the price of our $ now think I will have to wait for awhile. Will also have to look at my Newsagent getting it in for me.
I have been visiting your blog for quite some time now & always love to be taken away to another world with your photos.
Oh by the way your sisters bench is really lovely & I think the fabric is perfect.

Enjoy the rest of your night

Lyn xoxo

[Carla Balfour]

Hi Vicki,
I love Romantic Homes too, it did change there for awhile, but lately I am loving it.
I also love your Blog and love the photos you take. I have just come back to NZ after hubby and I did a house-sitting stint in Queensland....we are so missing the gorgeous weather over there. I wish I had known about the Paddington Antique Centre!!!

Cheers,
NZ Carla

[mandii]

hey there vicki,
Im closing my blog to ivited readers only I know I have your email somewhere but I cannot seem to bring it up, can you email me or leave a comment on my blog with your email so I can invite you to read my blog once it's closed! Thanks mandii
mandiitim@aapt.net.au

[cielo]

Oh my gosh... these are indeed lovely lovely photographs... one can't never get tire of looking at those gorgeous rooms... thanks for sharing, Vicky.... and so good to see you!

Hugs

cielo

[Alison Gibbs]

What fabulous photos from the magazine. It has so many gotgeous things in it.
Alison

[Melinda]

I love those photos - i agree with you re the Romantic Homes - it can be a bit hit and miss but lately i am loving it too, the first few photos i am sure i have that one but will have to check out ebay and get some more - the postage for a few is not too bad at all. Shame the $$$ has taken such a dive! Yes those photos are definitely swoon material. Makes me want a huge chandelier and big table - on my wish list. Mel xxx
p.s have you been to my blog to see those Nahemas this week?

[Pearl Maple]

Beautiful collection of images you are sharing with us this week, all so inspiring to see what one could do with a bit of vision and white paint.

The bench is a great little treasure to find. In a couple of month's I'll be starting a search closer to the city for new lodgings, fingers crossed for a darling little vintage inspired unit with a lovely garden view is out there waiting to be found.