Holidays: Our Christmas Card 2011

What a prize, winning custom holiday cards from Minted! And what a treasure every family photo is for this blogger since there are always so few! My talented…

Holiday Inspiration: A Friend’s French Country House Decorated for …

As promised, a few glimpses of a friend’s merrily decorated home where we enjoyed a festive juletide evening. Check out the authentic vintage baby santa suit…

My House 2011: Minimal Holiday Decor

hi. i’m having kind of a quiet day today. i’m a little weepy… but not sad. i feel a little vulnerable like this little light…

My Art: Where My Art Lives {French Country Home}

Today I’m sharing a peek of a close friend’s house, and (big surprise) I forgot to photograph the collage I created for her when these photos…

My Holiday Home 2011: Minimal Holiday Decor

December means remembering that little details, that the small things, aren’t so small afterall. Bringing just a bit of earthiness in the form of twigs and branches…

Decor Finds: Vintage and French Grainsacks

Revisiting vintage linen-hemp grain sacks from France today for their beauty and also to offer a few from the 1930s up for sale. Dated, faded,…

Christmas 2011: Simple Minimal Holiday Decor

Join me for a peek around the house, won’t you? TRUTH: These are peeks of decor last year (2011). I have rarely planned or thought out a holiday…

Before & After: Hello Lovely’s BASEMENT RENOVATION

This is what one-half of our walk-out BASEMENT looked like BEFORE. Before & After: Hello Lovely’s BASEMENT RENOVATION BEFORE In a word: gnarly. (Gnarly in a…

DIY: Hello Lovely 2011 HOLIDAY COOKIES {my not so secret recipe}

It just isn’t possible for this sweet tooth blogger to wait until December to get stoked about holiday baking. And I don’t keep any of…

2011 Interior Designer Interview: RACHEL ASHWELL

Such an honor to interview Rachel Ashwell and ask abouther current inspirations. Hello Lovely: What three things are inspiring you at the moment? RA: My life has always…

My Home: renovation, revelation, and rejuvenation

You may recall our place looked like these images about a year ago (and that I love bargains and spent next to nothing on furnishings/bling).…

2011 Interior Designer Interview with Shabby Chic Designer RACHEL ASHWELL {Part 3}

Such a thrill to interview Shabby Chic’s Rachel Ashwell and have the brain tickled and illuminated by such a soulful designer. Get ready, gorgeous readers…for a…

Let’s SHOP!

White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing