Hello Lovely’s Before and After Renovations
My husband and I have only been working on DIY home improvement and decorating for 37 years. 🙂 Although we now possess less energy, we…
Bathroom Redesigns are Hard: Let’s Get Inspired
Wish I had a bunch of beautiful photos of our bath, but I am taking my own sweet time and still tweaking the paint color…
Good Kitchen Colors to Sample if You Love BLUE!
A lot of homeowners seem to be searching for kitchen color ideas at the moment. I suppose winter is an optimal time to begin planning…
Poem for SNOW + Snowy Poetic Interiors
If you live in the Midwest, maybe you had a snow day too. I spent mine watching SNOWFLAKES fall, writing, and remaining unplugged until this…
How Do Cozy White Kitchens Not Feel Too Cold? (Plus …
You’ve heard it so many times. Use plenty of texture. Warm it up with natural materials. Add a pop of color. White kitchens are still…
How Will We Create More Sanctuary-like Interiors in 2024?
I thought about hopping on the bandwagon for one of those “expect to see these interior trends in 2024” posts. Then I remembered: (1) I…
Peaceful & Pale European Country Inspiration & Contemplative Quotes
2024! Happy New Year, friends. I hope the holidays were gentle with you, but even if they were not, visual calm awaits. Soothing comfort from…
How European Designs Exude Rich Texture for Timeless Interiors
While every project has unique goals and calls for thoughtful custom details, there are always hints to inspire our own schemes. We tend to focus…
How Do American Country Spaces Vary From European Inspired?
What makes an interior feel more American than European or European inspired? It depends on who you ask since the landscape is ever changing. Let’s…
Timeless Christmas Spirit, Trappings & Spirit Shimmering Beneath Them
With one week left, I imagine most of us have begun or wrapped our 2023 Christmas decorating. Hence, maybe these pretty timeless Christmas trappings and…
Romantic Tranquil Bedrooms: Demystifying What Makes Them Stunning
Still on the fence about painting our bedroom and bath. While it’s a neutral, moody, dark-for-me color, it can feel sad when it’s gloomy outside…
Soft, Subtle, Serene Interiors & Storied Reflections on White
A year ago, I struggled to become energized for home improvement projects on our list. In particular, the last of the dark brown trim, built-ins,…
