Contents

FEBRUARY 2008 • VOLUME 21,  ISSUE 2

On the Cover

Month of celebrating romance...8, 60, 72

Annual roundup of The Romantics:
Women who inspire...48

Cover photography by Jaimee Itagaki 
From aesthetics, page 72

Features

A Country Pursuit
Katherine White took on the role of project manager when she moved into the country cottage of her dreams.
By Maggie Colvin

Decorating Destiny
A vintage-furniture collector unlocked the door to the perfect home for his treasures.
By Maggie Hauser

The Romantics
Real women share their secrets to leading the romantic life.

Departments

Browsing
Presents with sense appeal

Ta Da
Make your own Valentine wreath
By Elizabeth Maxson

Shopkeeping
Feather your nest with cottage, vintage and retro items from this Eureka Springs, Arkansas, store
By Jickie Torres

Aesthetics
Giving with personality
By Jacqueline deMontravel

From Your Pen
One day of gift giving was not enough for a woman to show her affection for her beloved
By Jennifer Myers

Pages
Add loving touches to your home
By Jickie Torres

Screensaver
Classic elements that set the stage for romance

In Every Issue

XO
Letters to the Editors
We Love
Make It
Shopping Guide
In Your Shop
Coming Next Month