The air is currently filled with the scent of jasmine, lilac and romance, a new candle purchased at a favourite department store the other day evoking images of chandeliers and luxe velvet curtains, tufted sofas, elegant wallpaper and rich parquet, and so, in keeping with the mood, here are 10 perfectly romantic rooms to inspire late-summer evenings . . .
{p.s.} also NEW lately:
* In the News 26.08.14 : Today’s Articles of Interest from around the Internets
* Table for Two | Recipes : 5 Late-Summer Salads
* Notes from the Weekend & A Few Lovely Links
[images : 1 – The drawing room at Stradbally Hall, 1740; photography by Simon Brown for Romantic Irish Homes by Robert O’Byrne // 2 – architectural digest russia // 3 – decor design review // 4 – New Orleans living room by Nicky Haslam // 5 – Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell // 6 – heavenly wishes // 7 – English cottage bedroom // 8 – Carolyne Roehm // 9 – heavenly wishes // 10 – interior design by Nicky Haslam]