While the world may preach that homemaking is mundane, burdensome and rewardless, my feelings fall in quite the opposite direction. I see beauty in all our common duties, I desire to elevate each task to loveliness and to see each part of our work as holy. With that being said, I would like to devote a dainty little series to romantic homemaking. I will be sharing inspiring resources, some sweet simple projects and articles to promote pretty but practical homemaking (this has been the purpose of this blog in general but I hope to take it a step further this month!). I'm hoping this will breathe an old fashioned love into your homemaking world. There are some things I have shared in the past which identify with my desires for this series and I have included them all here under one post. I will continue to add here as I publish them. As February symbolizes a month of love in our culture, I thought this would be a perfect time to talk of a love for homemaking -- unapologetic romantic homemaking.
"Romantic: Pertaining to romance, or resembling it; wild; fanciful; extravagant; as a romantic taste; romantic notions; romantic expectations; romantic zeal.
~ Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Gentle Homemaking Inspiration Series
This series hopes to motivate and renew the mind.
My List of Most Beloved and Beautiful Homemaking Books
A good book can inspire you to put fresh energy into your home.
The Inspired Home "Junk" Journal
A beautiful place to store all your romantic homemaking encouragement.
The true story of what homemaking accomplishes.
Use the power of aroma to transform your home.
Embellish Ordinary Kitchen Linens with Lace
Yes, make it all pretty!
What is more romantic than chocolate?
No Sew "Snip and Rip" DIY Dinner Napkins
There is something so luxurious about using cloth napkins at the dinner table!
"Pink Windex" aka Rose Petal Windows and Glass Spray
What is more pretty than pink cleaning products?
There are labels to make a complete rose-inspired housecleaning routine!
Easy "Vanilla Rose" Bath & Body DIY Recipes
Make some lovely gifts for those you love and prepare a special spa day for them!
Titus 2 Homemaking Lessons Inspired by Jane Austen
I think the title says it all.
Wash Day Collection of Inspiration
Make every task beautiful.
Titus 2 Homemaking Encouragement Inspired by Louisa May Alcott
And yet another obvious title.
Ironing Inspiration ~ The Classic Homemaking Collection
We can make even the unlovliest work lovely.
Period Movies for the Romantic Hearted and Sentimental Soul
And after a long productive day, brew yourself a cup of coffee and tea and enjoy...
May I just say, in a most unlady like fashion...YIPPEE!!!! I love when you do these type of posts--so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I'm so glad that it would be enjoyed by someone!
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Yes!
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DeleteAbsolutely!! I love to make everything I touch beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your feminine spirit! ♡ JES
DeleteYou're speaking my language!! And how wonderful to receive inspiration such as this! Looking forward to this series. 💝
ReplyDeleteThank you ❤️
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More, please!! This is just what I need. Thanks!
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Wonderful! Thanks Darla Mae!
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Yes, absolutely. I'm looking forward to these!
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Dear Jes, This interests me very much! I find your posts so inspiring and helpful. I am so grateful for your example. It is such a beautiful thing to find contentment and happiness at home. Thankyou for inspiring me to keep finding ways to bring peace, beauty and love into my home. Clare
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement Clare!
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Oh JES! I would love such a series! ❤ Your blog is such a treasure trove of loveliness. Now to go back and re-read your previous posts while I eagerly await the first installment...
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I'm so looking forward to your posts!
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I love these kinds of posts. Especially right now, we need beauty in our homes and out lives. Thank you, JES, for doing these posts. You are amazing !!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to hear from you kindred spirits! Thank you!
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Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration and reminders of the importance of bringing more beauty into home. And thanks for the list of movies; I've been looking for a list of that type for when I'm alone some evenings.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome!
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Yes, this is something that interests me! I look forward to your new series. And I need it badly. I think this time of year, we are all in need of some inspiration...the doldrums have definitely set in around here...
ReplyDeleteYes Laura, I’m feeling you! This is why I’m doing this 🥀 thank you!
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Yes, Jes. I love reading your encouraging homemaking blogs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Glenda!
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I am so excited for this series! ❤❤❤ I took a peak at your period drama post and we love the same movies! I completely agree with your thoughts about the popular period drama!!! We got to that scene in the first episode and turned it off.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes! Thank you for your support Heather!
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Absolutely interested! I'm all girly girl.😁
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Grandbaby 23 just entered our world yesterday...all 7 mama's are following these guidelines..please keep them coming💕💕
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful ♥️ thank you for sharing!
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Grandbaby 23 just entered our world yesterday...all 7 mama's are following these guidelines..please keep them coming💕💕
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful ♥️ thank you for sharing!
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