Unless you subscribe, it’s possible a gem of a story sneaked right past you. It’s all good! Today you’ll discover recent inspiration to soothe even the worst election year aches. *Fine. They may not ease those. But in the spirit of moving through the madness, do explore these compassion quotes to pin and spread kindness in Pinterest-land. Pinning images for others to see keeps this small businesses from sinking. (Sound a bit fatalistic? Sooo many changes in algorithms mean content creators everywhere are struggling. Oh, sinking ships are real!)
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Compassion Quotes & Hello Lovely Re-runs
Need ideas for kitchen calming spruce ups? SEE THIS.
In another home we renovated, I sampled a ton of white paint colors before arriving at BM OC-151, and it is a starring color in a home featured in THIS.
Take a trip to Provence and virtually enjoy this chateau which may be a fantasy but always inspires color palettes and renews enthusiasm for Old World interiors.
Second Chance to See These Stories!
Love a classic Stockholm apartment? Peek inside this one in THIS. But if you’re more of a white houses kind of admirer…
Explore the ingredients for capturing European country style in THIS.
What’s your idea of a tranquil bedroom retreat? Does it feature old world style:
or is it a mix of modern, classic and coastal? We explored Nancy Meyers’ aesthetic HERE.
This blast from the past reaches back into 2021’s archives…
I spent time reflecting on our before/after renovations HERE, and also HERE and provided an update on our closet makeover in THIS.
The design elements we chose for our current bath are classic, coastal, traditional ingredients that will hopefully still feel relevant years from now. When you’re doing all the work yourself, you do NOT want to think about changes in the near future!
Is it possible to get a spa like feel in the bath? SEE THIS.
I find that as time marches on, there are many more lessons grief has to teach me. I shared a collection of soul tending quotes here.
Romantic Country French Kitchen Tour
If French country style and romantic Old World charm float your boat, then these pale understated paint colors may appeal!
My own kitchen could use a bit more character and personality so I’m creating art to hang. I know better than to ever finish it completely! The impluse to move along will grow! Hahahaha.
I went with cooler colors in this Georgian kitchen, but I do admire warm modern French country moods!
Need a virtual escape? We recently went inside this gem:
And have you begun to dream about snowy winter days as the heatwaves of the summer torment? Here’s a holiday ditty.
This summer we revisited some of the renovations here at the Georgian where a mix of European country, Parisian chic, and Hamptons coastal style merge. This kitchen from Finding Lovely is an example for me that stands out as a lovely synthesis of those looks:
I love this quote about the mystery of grace. Could you use a taste of the mystery?
This moment of choral bliss with music and vocals from Leslie Odom Jr. opens my heart in a fresh way:
I shared the before afters of various kitchen renovations from us HERE…
Good gracious, once I discovered Belgian linen a couple of decades ago, it was GAME OVER!
Kindness Quotes, Compassion Quotes & Hello Lovely Highlights
I try to gather the names of specific paint colors designers love to share with you. Find a bunch of ideas for neutrals in THIS.
I am spending time on the deck and porch every single day and will miss the lushness. How about you? More porch goodness in THIS.
Seems there’s always an occasion, and always new options for budget-friendly finds:
Design books are a sweeeeeet indulgence of a collection, and if you’re a fan of American style, you may find bliss in THIS.
For Anglophiles, we explored a new book you can hear about HERE.
If modern, spare, and Belgian minimal float your boat, peek at Michael Del Piero’s work in THIS. Also explore Greet Lefevre’s designs in my archives:
SEE HER HOME in THIS where I wonder about approaching this look within our own humble abodes.)
Interiors Inspiration from Designers Around the Web
Cozy kitchens never fall from favor and will always be welcome here. They feel like living rooms more than utilitarian spaces to clean up and exhaust ourselves. Find tips for adding coziness HERE.
Seems we can never go long without admiring glances to English country beauty.
Escape to the wonder of them HERE.
What is it about those couple of centuries old stone cottages and cozy interiors!?! They always convince me I could live in a tiny space as long as I have a big comfy bed:
and a few of my favorite belongings:
That was my breakfast nook years ago, and our dining room in the Georgian looks like this:
In case you missed this oldie but goodie about Reese Witherspoon’s house in HOME AGAIN, take it for a spin HERE.
Whether you’re a brand new friend or an old one to Hello Lovely, thanks for reading this random assemblage of stories old and new!
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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