An Exquisite Moment ~

We have a wedding on our minds over here at the Leskowitz household.  My stepson Matthew is getting married this weekend to beautiful Jamie, and I cannot be more thrilled.  I have thoughts of ethereal places and spaces, celebrations, and the lightness of being.  It's these moments we must grab and hold onto tightly ~ for they can be fleeting.

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   adjective

   adjective: etherial

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      extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.

      "her ethereal beauty"

      synonyms:

      delicate, exquisite, dainty, elegant, graceful ~

   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   
   

   

   
   
   

   
   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   
   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   
   

   I'll paint a sun to warm your heart
   Knowing that we'll never part.
   I'll draw the years all passing by
   So much to learn, so much to try.

   I'll paint my mood in a shadow blue,
   Paint my soul to be with you.
   I'll sketch your lips in shaded tones,
   Draw your mouth to my own.

   I'll trace a hand to wipe your tears
   And trace a look to calm your fears.
   A silhouette of dark and light
   To hold each other oh so tight.

   I'll paint the stars in the evening sky,
   Draw the light into your eyes,
   A touch of love, a touch of grace,
   To softly fall on your moonlit face.

   And with this ring our lives will start,
   Let nothing keep our love apart.
   I'll take your hand to hold in mine,
   And be together through all time.

                                                                                  ~ David Foster, Arthur Janov

   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   

   
   

   

   
   
   
   
   
   

   And they lived happily ever after....

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   
   
   
   

In The Mood for Love

We don't have to be hit over the head or literally have symbols of love in a space to create a romantic, sexy interior that promotes intimacy.

Frances Russell

We all know setting the stage for romance can be as easy as buying fresh flowers, lighting a few candles, and nibbling on aphrodisiacs, but living within a romantic interior is a 365 day a year decadent, delicious treat that anyone can enjoy and incorporate into their own home with a few simple additions.

Aubusson rugs always seem to grace the floors of romantic spaces.  I suspect because they have a French flavor, and anything French in feel, innately feels romantic.  Crystal chandeliers or objects that radiate light, and therefore create sparkle, help lend to the mood.  Sweeping views don't hurt either.

Simple pleasures are sexy

but this ratchets up the romance

Enveloped in the fabric gracing this canopy bed makes it easy to shine a rosy glow on romance 

Barry Dixon

This living room feels romantic to me because it looks lovingly curated.  Layered textiles, soft colors, ethnic touches, antiques, and collected groupings tell a story of a life well lived.

High thread count sheets and a bed you want to fall into feel fabulous

ph: Robert Trachtenberg

This bedroom is dark, sexy, and tactile.  That's totally romantic!

Lorenzo Castillo ph:Simon Upton

Anything that speaks to your romantic side, makes you feel good, nurtures you, and makes you want to share is good enough for me, and you?