How is it nearly summer when I’m just now packing turtlenecks and wool socks away for the season? (Of course, it couldn’t be I’m a royal procratinator when it comes to closet organization…it looked organized HERE!) Just in case you were busy having a life and overlooked these Hello Lovely posts in early spring? Your sista’s got you!
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Peeks at My Kitchen in April
Checking in from behind all of the fantasy inspiration to authentically reflect right where I’m at in THIS.
I’m not trying to be modest or fetch compliments. It truly is more difficult in 2024 to share peeks at home than it was back in 2010. Lots of online criticism from folks who wouldn’t dare show their own homes. How in the world did an anger-lovin internet get here?
The marble bowl on the board below is a favorite, and good gracious, I’m thinking about getting another since it looks good everywhere for holding jewelry to flowers to fruit.
You’ll Love This House Tour!
French Chateau Inspires a Paint Palette
Mais non, mademoiselle, we are not too intimidated by a breathtaking Provence chateau to take cues from its color story for our own selfish purposes…come see!
Working this minute on ideas to furnish my own French courtyard in our backyard. I don’t have a collection of beautiful pricey aged French pots, but I do have some vintage outdoor furniture to transform.
Don’t you love all the seagrass and rattan that feels right at home in summer? Relaxes me in one fell swoop.
Modern French Fantasy & Whims
We can never go too long without touring a surprising South of France wonder.
Such a modern approach to making over this chateau, and for me, it’s not about whether I agree with each choice. Rather, it’s feeling a freedom to do what feels right and personal. To have a sense of humor and celebrate wonder at every step.
Mood Board YUM
I still love assembling mood boards and can’t say I ever tire of seeing ones created by others!
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Are chocolate chip cookies your weakness too? Please direct me to your favorite recipe!
Memorable Greige Kitchen
Finding Lovely’s gorgeous farmhouse kitchen with light grey cabinets, white walls, and rustic wood is a model of serene elegance in THIS.
If you live with chronic illness, than you may relate more to this than you care to:
I’m in a flare this very moment, and it can feel as if life is passing you by. I’m learning to stay away from social media which tends to magnify this illusion. In reality, life doesn’t shrink when illness is active. Indeed, the life within me is awake with purpose, moving my body toward strength and healing. Soulful eyes to see such subtle processes are key.
Tour Greet Lefevre’s Belgian Home
We love her style and gorgeous Belgian interiors and gardens.
My whole nervous system instantly calms when I behold such pared down rustically elegant beauty.
Before & Afters from Hello Lovely
We paused to review a bunch of renovations my husband and I have accomplished in THIS.
Do you ever wonder if we miss the homes we perfected then left behind?
Because we do! But the desire to create and move on and grow is stronger than the desire to stay put. It may not make sense to those of you who sink deep roots into the place you are planted. It’s an honorable way to live too.
Thinking About Adding White Quartz?
READ THIS first.
Stockholm Inspo
Take this for a spin to peek at chic Swedish style.
Have you visited Scandinavia? It’s on my list.
Which Viatera Quartz?
I have ideas for you in THIS.
I love those counter stools! So coastal!
Review of Soprano Quartz Counters
When we remodeled our Arizona kitchen, I thought we would stay for a long time so we opted for lots of high quality fixtures. Even though we didn’t hang on to the property, those choices definitely helped us stand out in the market.
Mary Oliver Magic
Her poetry and books are such a gift, and here’s a collection of some favorite excerpts.
What is it about blue in summertime? Oh my, this kitchen just tugs at my heartstrings!
Tranquil Colors to Sample
It helps to see various rooms painted the same color since the lighting and context make such a difference as far as how it conveys. See THIS for zen neutrals.
And now I’m craving strawberry shortcake! I don’t think I have eaten it in decades. 🙂
Even though this tweet above is humorous, I think it is also wise. Two is still a very low number of rodeos. I need lots of rodeos.
Encouragement & Roses
There are just some days where we need to prop each other up. These pinnable quotes and reflections on roses are just for you.
When I consider all of these beautiful baskets below, I’m reminded that my own collection is scattered all around the house, with even more stored in the basement. Just the thought of like things spread out over three floors makes me a little nutty so methinks it is time to organize!
Thanks for being here and sharing your day with me. xox
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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