European Country French Decor at Home: Shop my Home Now!

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Our former home was neither fancy nor fussy and came with all sorts of cottage quirkiness. Over the years, I have identified its design style with various names, and it’s certainly not purely Modern French or Country Cottage. My style is a mix of qualities that feel comforting to me: European country inspired, coastal, under-baked, understated, spare, and serene. So, yep, depending on my mood, I may call it Modern French, Belgian or Nordic inspired. Today’s European Country French Decor at Home: Shop my Home shares favorite decor finds chosen especially for our home.

European Country French Cottage Decor - Come Shop my Home. #hellolovelystudio #countryfrench #modernfrench #europeancountry #interiordesign #homedecor #frenchnordic #belgianlinen #rusticdecor #farmhousefrench — PIN me to save for future reference!

European Country French Decor in Our Renovated Home

Come tour our French Nordic Coastal Cottage style home in the heartland. We completely renovated the whole house DIY style and decorated with a white, serene and undone look. The interiors are sprinkled liberally with Belgian Linen! Hello Lovely Studio. #interiordesign #belgianlinen #frenchnordic #housetour — Hello Lovely Studio – European Country French Decor…certainly helpful indeed. Interior design inspiration: European Country style and neutral interiors as well as emphasis on natural materials.

I’m not sure why I’m so resistant to categorize the fixer upper we completely renovated which is now quite un-fixer upper like!

Our last house was a French country manse we designed that felt Old World and established, while this one is a blend since it has existing architecture (contemporary, cottage and eclectic) imagined by someone else.

Alder door opens into a neutral bedroom with linen upholstered egg chair and grisaille mural on wall - Hello Lovely Studio.

When we found it, it was a neglected custom cottage with great bones on a beautiful lot swallowed up in weeds (invisible from the street!). We inherited a whole bunch of unsavory damage and design elements, and I shared messy weekly progress HERE.

This Fixer Upper Needed Love Big Time!

A sea of taupe carpet and yellow paint were everywhere with: holes in lumpy walls, 4′ wide woofers and tweeters in bathroom ceilings (#justdont), hollow-core doors, and critters in crawlspaces. Most of the hardware, faucets, and fixtures had been spray-painted white so the marketing photos didn’t look half bad. I guess the only thing worse than el-cheapo brass-plated everything is white latex painted brass-plated everything.

Serene European inspired country bedroom. Master bedroom with stikwood wood plank wall and knotty alder door to bathroom in Hello Lovely Studio fixer upper — About the lamps: THEY ARE PARIS IRON GATE LAMPS FROM RH WITH SAND LINEN SHADES LINED IN GOLD.

The exterior of our home is humble and would likely strike you as Nordic or contemporary coastal cottage. River rock accents and simple lines mean the house is not trying to show off but rather aims to tuck into the woods without a fuss. We’re sited on a woodsy lot, high on a hill which is wonderful for privacy and interest.

Country French Cottage Details

European country cottage exterior with stone steps leading to courtyard entrance with stone wall - Hello Lovely Studio. — Hello Lovely Studio – French Nordic Coastal Cottage Ingredients in case you want to shop our house. Interior design inspiration: European Country style and neutral interiors as well as emphasis on natural materials.

The fan windows are something you see in a lot of homes built in the 1990s. On a good day, they feel a little Hamptons-like, and then there are days they read ‘too granny.’ I have mostly made friends with them, imagining they are reminiscent of a chapel.

Pale neutral Country French bedroom with Stikwood Hamptons accent wall, beadboard panel bed, and burlap throw pillows on white linens - Hello Lovely Studio. — Here’s a tonal cottage style bedroom collection in the same spirit.

Inside, the ceiling height soars in the great room, and a cat walk floats above the center of all the main level action. The upstairs is light and airy, and the master came with a vaulted ceiling. That architectural detail packs a huge punch since even a humble country cottage master should feel like a retreat.

Lovely Nordic French Style & Statement Wall

Stikwood Hamptons rustic reclaimed wood wall in my Country French white bedroom with furniture painted Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter - Hello Lovely Studio. — Learn how we created this wood plank statement wall HERE.

Downstairs, a family room, bedroom, bathroom, and workshop get used by our grown children who stretch out on a leather sectional and two giant LoveSacs which were the envy of their teen friends back in the day.

Rustic European Country Style Entry

Rustic knotty alder exterior door with walnut stain and speakeasy in our European country cottage entry - Hello Lovely. — European Country French Decor in Our Renovated Home…in case you admire rustic white interiors.

While the range of architectural elements of the home may have been hodgepodge, we aimed to integrate and calm them with: a quiet neutral palette, subtraction rather than addition, upgrades, and INTRODUCING PLENTY OF QUALITY NATURAL MATERIALS to impart substance and soul.

Hello Lovely's white European country modern French kitchen with Minuet Viatera quartz counters, farm sink, industrial cart, and marble subway backsplash.

1. Terracotta Urn Vase

2. 30″ Fireclay Farm Sink

3. Bridge Faucet

4. Polished Marble Subway Mosaic

5. Stainless Cabinet Hardware

6. Similar Rustic Accent Stool

7. White Ruffle Bowl

8. Wood Boards

9. Cast Iron Dutch Oven

10. Bosch 800 Series Appliances

11. Paint Color

A Favorite French Nordic Design Element: Belgian Linen

WHAT YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT MISS IS MY PASSION FOR Belgian linen. It is everywhere since I’m unapologetic about my obsession and sprinkle it liberally since it comforts me in countless ways. This house has been a home to messy men who spill salsa, tip over red wine, splatter Bolognese sauce, and track mud on everything. As long as such everyday debris does not lie there too long, it all comes clean!

I’m crazy about the nubby texture of quality linen which is so durable and something of which I never tire.

Detail of linen cushion window seat in my serene European inspired white ktitchen - Hello Lovely Studio.

Get the Look: Rustic Yet Refined, White, European Country French Nordic Style

I hope these shopping resources are helpful for items sourced for our house! Some links are affiliate links and when used for purchases may earn this blog a small commission but with no extra cost to you.

Hello Lovely Studio's serene kitchen with window seat has white oak hardwood floors. #hellolovelystudio #whiteoak #hardwoodfloors #kitchendesign #modernfarmhouse #windowseat

Alder Front Door With Speakeasy

In our two story entry, a rustic alder planked front door with speakeasy makes a handsome statement - Hello Lovely. — Hello Lovely Studio…certainly rustic European Country and rustic indeed. Get the Look of my French inspired European country cottage with inspiration photos as well as shopping resources!

Pacific Entries 36 in. x 80 in. Rustic Arched 2-Panel V-Groove Stained Knotty Alder Wood Prehung Front Door — EXACT DOOR: Rustic Arched Alder Exterior Door With Speakeasy: Find Here…certainly lovely indeed.

Traditional Style Handleset for Front Door

Rockwell Bronze Handleset "San Jose" — EXACT HANDLESET: Rockwell Bronze Handleset “San Jose”: FIND HERE…certainly lovely indeed.

Bright White Paint Color for Walls, Trim and Ceilings

After testing a wide range of bright white and off-white paint colors for the interiors, BENJAMIN MOORE White OC-151 was the winner and used for walls, trim, and ceilings. It has minimal undertones and got rid of the dingy and oppressive yellow haze holding back the interiors.

For a white look-alike paint to BM “White” OC-151, try BEHR Ultra White.

If you look at the BENJAMIN MOORE White paint swatch in my banner (above), you can see how much brighter and whiter it is than the warm greys surrounding it.

Best white paint color guide on Hello Lovely. #whitepaintcolors #bestwhitepaint — PIN me & read THIS for choosing the best white…certainly helpful indeed.

Knotty Alder Interior Doors

What a transformation when we upgraded the doors and installed rustic knotty alder solid wood ones. These are worth every penny and will last lifetimes!

Rustic knotty alder door to my closet with antique painted dresser and stenciled mirror - Hello Lovely Studio.

Pacific Entries Knotty Alder Wood Interior Door — Pacific Entries Knotty Alder Door…certainly rustic indeed.

I didn’t think twice about pairing natural wood doors with the existing white trim even though at the time, we weren’t seeing this done very often. We left the doors unstained and simply sealed them with matte poly.

Cuckoo for Cocopuffs for Door Hardware!

Rockwell Bronze Helmsley Door Knob Set — EXACT HANDLESET: Rockwell Bronze Helmsley Egg Door Knob Set: FIND HERE…certainly handsome indeed.

European country style bedroom with knotty alder interior doors and white bedding - Hello Lovely. #alderdoors

I’m guessing many of you are tired of seeing wood barn doors, but we added one to our lower level (where there was no door) entrance to a family/media room. Now it buffers sound a little bit when closed and provides much needed rustic architectural interest.

Knotty Alder Barn Door #alder #barndoor — EXACT BARN DOOR: Knotty Alder Sliding Barn Door Set: FIND HERE and HERE…certainly rustic indeed.

Vertical Slat Primed Sliding Knotty Solid Wood Panelled Alder Slab Interior Barn Door — Buy Here–>Knotty Alder Door…certainly farmhouse inspired indeed.

Hardwood Flooring: White Oak Left Natural With No Stain

The main living areas on our first floor as well as our master bedroom have 5″ wide plank, unstained white oak hardwoods with a matte sealer on top.

Belgian linen upholstered furniture including swivel egg chair in my living room with white oak hardwoods - Hello Lovely.

FIND WHITE OAK HARDWOOD FLOORING OPTIONS RIGHT HERE!

Wood Alternative in Secondary Bedrooms

I chose a an easy-care laminate at a shockingly low price point first floor guest bedrooms to replace cheap carpeting. One bedroom is used as my music/painting studio (Southern exposure and over-sized!). My husband installed the floor in a day, and it’s the easiest thing to wipe up paint messes!

Home Decorators Collection Montego Oak 8 mm Thick x 7-2/3 in. Wide x 50-5/8 in. Length Laminate Flooring (21.48 sq. ft. / case) — Exact White Oak Laminate in our guest bedrooms:
FIND HERE..certainly budget friendly indeed.

Serene, Classic & White European Inspired Kitchen

Breakfast Nook

I rearrange this space all the time…sometimes a small round dining table appears, sometimes a larger round, and sometimes our huge farm table moves in.

Serene European country inspired breakfast nook in my kitchen with Belgian linen - Hello Lovely Studio.

1. Grainsack Pillows

2. Flower Market Sign

3. Similar Antique Silver Chandelier

4. Woven Placemats

5. Metal Industrial Farmhouse Chairs

6. Counter Stools

7. Slipcovered Chair Set

8. Paint Color

Linen slipcovered dining chairs — Linen Slipcovered Dining Chairs

Linen slipcovered slope arm Belgian style Dining Chairs, Set of 2. #linen #slipcovered #diningchair — Set of 2 Linen Dining Chairs: FIND HERE…certainly elegant indeed.

Rustic Round Dining Table: FIND HERE..certainly budget friendly indeed.

Why, Yes, a Floor Lamp for the Kitchen!

I feel like floor lamps are so underrated for cozying up any space!

Galiana 59" Floor Lamp — 59″ Bronze Floor Lamp: FIND HERE…certainly low priced indeed.

Counter-depth Refrigerator

coming soon — Bosch Counter Depth Refrigerator Refrigerator: FIND HERE…certainly handsome indeed.

Apron Front Fireclay Farm Sink

30" x 18" Thick Wall Fireclay Single Bowl Farmhouse Kitchen Sink — EXACT SINK: Signature Hardware Reinhard 30″ Fireclay Apron Front Farmhouse Sink: FIND HERE…certainly my favorite kitchen feature indeed.

White Quartz Countertop in Kitchen

Quartz Countertop in Kitchen: Viatera - Minuet — EXACT Quartz Countertop in Kitchen: Read why I chose Viatera – Minuet HERE..certainly chic and durable indeed.

My white serene Shaker kitchen with farm sink, Bosch appliances, and Viatera (Minuet) quartz countertops - Hello Lovely Studio. — MARBLE: Polished Venatino Allen + Roth Marble Subway Tile Mosaic: FIND HERE…certainly a gorgeous tile indeed.

Backsplash Taken to Ceiling

Polished venatino marble subway mosaic tile — EXACT tile: Polished Venatino Marble Mosaic Subway Tile…certainly a beautiful backsplash option indeed.

Kohler Purist Bridge Faucet

Bridge Kitchen Faucet #bridgefaucet — EXACT KITCHEN FAUCET: Kohler Bridge Kitchen Faucet: FIND HERE…certainly a classic and timeless design indeed.

Modern European Inspired Vent

Comparable HOOD: Modern Stainless Range Hood: FIND HERE…certainly a modern feature in the kitchen indeed.

Beverage Cooler in Breakfast Bar

Min Frig Beverage Cooler — SIMILAR FRIG: Mini Frig Beverage Cooler: FIND HERE..certainly a convenient cooler indeed.

Kitchen Essentials: For Dishtowels or Cloth Napkins!

EXACT TOWELS: Everyday Dishtowels: FIND HERE…certainly a budget friendly option indeed.

Custom Window Seat in Breakfast Nook

Window seat with grainsack pillows and Belgian linen slope arm dining chair in breakfast nook - Hello Lovely.

Natural Fiber Round Placemat Set of 4 — Woven Round Placemat Set of 4…certainly a natural woven design element indeed.

Dining Room With Vintage French Doors

Agda Classic Elegant Traditional Upholstered Dining Chair — Louis Style Dining Chairs: FIND HERE…certainly elegant indeed.

Hanging lantern pendant over glass topped round dining table in our European country cottage dining room - Hello Lovely. — Find similar hanging lantern pendants HERE

Higuchi Earth Black 3 -Bulb 19.25" H Outdoor Hanging Lantern — tap image for buying info

Main Bath: Classic White Coastal Cottage Design

Home Decorators Collection - Windlowe 49 in. W x 22 in. D x 35 in. H Bath Vanity in White with Carrera Marble Vanity Top in White with White Sink — 49″ Classic Bathroom Vanity Set

Atencio 54" Double Bathroom Vanity Set — tap image for buying info

Ravenworth 48" Single Bathroom Vanity Set — Similar Vanity…certainly coastal classic indeed.

Archer 20" x 31" Aluminum Wall Mount Medicine Cabinet with Mirrored Door — EXACT MIRROR: Kohler Archer Mirror/Medicine Cabinet: FIND HERE…certainly a lovely find indeed.

Classic & Coastal Vanity Sconce

Allen + Roth Kenross Bushed Nickel Sconce. #vanity #sconce #vanitylight #brushednickel #coastalstyle #vanitysconce — Allen + Roth Kenross Brushed Nickel Sconce: FIND HERE…certainly a low priced alternative indeed.

This brushed nickel sconce is in our main bathroom, and I still love its coastal and classic good looks.

Brushed Nickel Bathroom Faucet

KOHLER Elliston 8 in. Widespread 2-Handle Bathroom Faucet in Brushed Nickel — Kohler Elliston 8″ widespread bathroom faucet/brushed nickel…certainly a classic faucet indeed.

Main Bath Tile Floor

Marble Hex Mosaic Floor Tile — EXACT TILE: Grecian White Mini Hexagon Marble Mosaic Floor Tile: FIND HERE…certainly a nod to the 1920s indeed.

Brushed Nickel Traditional Shower Fixtures

EXACT SHOWER FIXTURES: Kohler Elliston Shower Set in Brushed Nickel: FIND HERE…certainly a hardworking fixture indeed.

French Nordic Cottage Style in Master Suite

Not sure I mentioned this earlier, but we did not have to buy any new furniture for this home! Our last house was so large that I donated or sold more than half of our furniture and belongings to downsize many months before we even found this fixer upper!

Serene white French country bedroom with bench at large fan window - Hello Lovely.

Our bedroom furniture has worked in four different homes now, but I refreshed it for this one by painting it BENJAMIN MOORE Revere Pewter. When you’re going for a low contrast, calming cocoon, mixing textures rather than colors is a trustworthy strategy.

Wood plank wall in bedroom at Hello Lovely fixer upper Stikwood Hamptons — Hello Lovely Studio -STATEMENT WALL: Stikwood (Hamptons) Peel and Stick Wall Planks: FIND HERE. READ ABOUT THE DIY Project RIGHT HERE.

Reclaimed Pine Peel & Stick Stikwood Planks

Stikwood Reclaimed Pine Wall Decor, Hamptons/White — In case you like our accent wall…STIKWOOD Hamptons – Reclaimed Pine Peel & Stick Planks for Wall: FIND HERE…certainly rustic indeed.

Stikwood (Hamptons) on wall behind bed in a serene French Nordic country style bedroom - Hello Lovely. — Hello Lovely Studio – shop these resources for white furniture and budget friendly decor to get the look of our European country inspired French country interiors…certainly lovely indeed.

Knotty alder door in serene white bedroom by Hello Lovely Studio. #knotty #alder #door #eggknob

Accent table with antiqued silver finish and accordion style legs — Accent Table

Accordion style legs on a round accent table with casters — In case you’re in the market for a Similar Side Table: Find it HERE!

Unfussy, Simple, Rustic Yet Refined European Country Inspired Style

French country bedroom shop the look - Hello Lovely Studio. #frenchcountry #bedroomdecor #furniture #homedecor #interiordesign #gethtelook #shopthelook

1. Antique Grainsack Pillow

2. French Inspired Bed

3. Mirrored Vanity Tray

4. Narguilé Diptyque Candle

5. Stikwood (Hamptons) Peel & Stick Wood

6. White Quilted Coverlet

7. Nightstand

8. Double Dresser

9. Teak Stool

10. Door Hardware

11. Linen Slipcovered Chair

12. Accent Table

13. Paint Color

14. Knotty Alder Interior Door

White Country French bedroom with furniture painted Revere Pewter (BM) - Hello Lovely.

Cozy neutral Euro country cottage bedroom with pale grey, putty, gold, and white - Hello Lovely Studio. #cozyrusticbedroom #europeancountry #bedroomdecor

1. Stikwood (Hamptons White) Plank Wall

2. Honeydew Classic Scrumptious Pillow

3. Velvet Pillow Cover

4. Similar Scroll Table Lamp

5. White Quilt

6. Textured Coverlet (Piu Belle)

7. White Linen Tissue Box Slipcover

8. Matelasse Euro Shams

9. Similar Shiplap Headboard

10. Similar Nightstand

11. Vintage Restoration Hardware French Pillow

Master Bath Design Elements

The master bath was quite an undertaking in terms of DIY. Everything had to go, including an enormous Jacuzzi on a raised stage, a linen closet, cabinets, shower, toilet, sinks, and flooring.

White Country French bathroom with knotty alder door - Hello Lovely Studio. #alderdoor #europeancountry #bathroomdesign

French country white bathroom with maids tub, accent stool, and white roses - Hello Lovely.

1. Farmhouse Accent Stool

2. Turkish Bath Towel

3. Clawfoot Tubs

4. Vintage Ironstone Pitchers

5. Floor Tile

6. Herbivore Coconut Milk Bath Soak

32" Single Bathroom Vanity Set — SIMILAR: 32″ Single Bathroom Vanity With Top: FIND HERE…certainly classic indeed.

Even though it’s more typical to tear down walls in contemporary renovations, we actually had to build them for this bath since it was one, huge, unbalanced, awkward space.

Bergin Single Bathroom Vanity — Single Bathroom Vanity: FIND HERE…certainly handsome indeed.

The Martha Stewart sconces selected for our master bath were chosen since we needed something coastal that also reminded me of France, and this just happened to be inexpensive as well.

Hamptons Classic Coastal Style Bathroom Sconce

Martha Stewart Living Seal Harbor Sconce. #vanitysconce #bathroomsconce #marthastewart — Martha Stewart Living Seal Harbor Sconce: FIND HERE…certainly coastal and classic indeed.

Picadilly 59" x 28.75" Soaking Bathtub — Our tub is vintage – SIMILAR: Clawfoot Tub: FIND HERE…certainly simple and vintage chic indeed.

Victorian Wall Mount Clawfoot Tub Faucet — SIMILAR: Tub Filler: FIND HERE…certainly charming indeed.

EXACT PRODUCT: Kohler Purist Shower Fixtures

Purist Widespread Bathroom Sink Faucet with Low Cross Handles and Low Gooseneck Spout — EXACT PRODUCT: Kohler Purist Bathroom Faucet with Cross Handles (Chrome): FIND HERE…certainly a splurge worth making indeed.

French country bathroom shop the look Hello Lovely Studio. #bathroomdesign #hellolovelystudio #frenchcountry #classicbathdecor #whitebathrooms #interiordesign

1. Globe Pendant

2. Calacatta Look Porcelain Tile

3. Narguilé Diptyque Candle

4. Turkish Bath Towel

5. Teak Shower Stool

6. Vanity Sconce

7. Herringbone Marble Mosaic Tile

8. Mirrored Vanity Tray

9. Single Vanity Set

10. Paint: BM White OC-151

11. Kohler Purist Bath Faucet

12. Clawfoot Tub

13. Knotty Alder Reversible Door

Herringbone Marble Shower Floor

Porcelain wall tile in shower looks like Calacatta marble - floor tile is herringbone pattern honed marble mosaic tile. #hellolovelystudio #showertile #showerfloor #floortile #marblemosaic #calacattaporcelaintile #bathroomdesign — Honed Marble Herringbone Mosaic Tile

Furniture & Decor Outdoors

Rattan Patio Chair with Ivory Cushion — EXACT PRODUCT: Rattan Patio Chair With Ivory Cushion: FIND HERE…certainly a comfy perch indeed.

Stone walled courtyard at our European country style home - Hello Lovely.

Hello Lovely Studio's home exterior with rustic stone walled entrance and knotty alder front door.

Classic Traditional Style Bathroom

Read about this bathroom we created from scratch where there was none, all DIY style HERE.

Classic white bathroom with console sink, Venetian mirror, Thibaut wallpaper (Lizette), and simple decor - Hello Lovely Studio.

Our gorgeous fireclay farmhouse topped console sink in a bathroom with silvery butterfly wallpaper (Thibaut) and Venetian mirror - Hello Lovely Studio.

Our Renovation in Arizona

Although we sold the second home in Arizona we made over, you can still score decor details and sources here:

Arizona Fixer Upper

Viatera quartz Soprano on Hello Lovely — Backsplash in our Arizona kitchen: Viatera Quartz (Soprano)

Serene Nordic French kitchen grey and white kitchen with marble statement wall and quartz countertop — Quartz Statement Wall in our Arizona Kitchen:
Calacatta Gold Marble Hex Mosaic

Calacatta Gold 2" hex tile mosaic — 2″ Calacatta Gold Marble Mosaic Hex Tile…certainly gorgeous and warm indeed.

Aspen 3" Center to Center Cup Pull — Aspen 3″ Center to Center Cup Pull

Aspen Mushroom Knob — Kitchen Hardware in our Arizona Kitchen:
Top Knobs Aspen Collection Mushroom Knob…certainly a splurge worth making indeed.

How to choose framed art prints - Hello Lovely. — Framed Art Prints from Minted

Paint Colors in Arizona Home

Image result for valspar salute — VALSPAR Salute (interior walls)…certainly creamy and neutral indeed.

My House!

Distressed White French Country Chandelier

Thanks for touring our home – see a fabulous serene Nordic cottage I admire and a fantasy French cottage RIGHT HERE!

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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16 Comments

Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies
January 10, 2019 / 3:31 pm

What a stunning home you have. My men are rather messy too haha. I really love your style xx

- michele
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  January 11, 2019 / 12:48 am
  
  Thanks so much! Love the name of your site! 🙂
  
Beverly
January 10, 2019 / 9:05 pm

Michele,
You are so welcome for the feature. I just love looking at your home. It is so serene and comfy looking. Your bedroom is fabulous. You certainly changed the exterior of your home. It is always a wonderful feeling when you take something and make it beautiful and you certainly have.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs,
Bev

- michele
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  January 11, 2019 / 12:48 am
  
  We actually haven’t addressed the exterior – I should explain that in the post – the images are the front, back and sides – it’s a little unusual! Thanks so much for the kindness, beautiful blogger!
  
Donna Vallone
January 11, 2019 / 7:44 am

What is the source for your master bedroom lamps? Thx!

- michele
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  January 11, 2019 / 8:24 am
  
  Good mornin! They are Paris Iron Gate lamps (and they are huge!) from Restoration Hardware here: https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod60165. The shades are sand linen on the outside and lined with gold on the inside. Thanks for reading.
  
Marie f Dow
January 11, 2019 / 8:18 am

Love your Home Beautiful always.

- michele
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  January 11, 2019 / 8:20 am
  
  Thank you, Marie! I appreciate your loyal readership and for your time in following!
  
Joanna
January 11, 2019 / 9:46 am

I feel like I should whisper. shhhhh
You have amazing light where you live. It casts a soft glow on every room. The whites and soft greys, with the light coloured wood floors & doors, make a serene abode. I believe your home envelopes you in protection and peace of mind.
What comes to mind is Betty Lou Who (in her tiny little voice) when touching the Grinch’s cheek saying, “ Noooo, soft”.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us, Michele.

Blessings,
~Joanna

- michele
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  January 12, 2019 / 12:01 am
  
  What lovely thoughts I accept as gifts for my weary heart. Thank you so so much. It has been a long day of travel to the desert where my mama has just had knee replacement. Light is so precious to me, whether it is streaming through those windows at home or painting the sky pink like it has beautifully tonight. I only want to align with it and somehow bring healing. Peace to you and yours, friend. xox
  
Monte
January 27, 2019 / 4:03 pm

White kind of wood are the doors in your pictures above, and what is the stain color on them ?

- michele
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  January 27, 2019 / 4:44 pm
  
  Our doors are rustic knotty alder with no stain – just a matte poly on top to seal them. Made by Pacific Entries/Barn Door Express. Thanks for reading.
  
Amy
June 23, 2020 / 11:32 am

OK, I just read the post about your AZ fixer upper (mentioned in this post) …I had never seen that before…amazing and commented so on it! However, your current fixer upper is also amazing! Everything you touch turns to Lovely, Michele! 😊You were such a resource and inspiration for me as we built our house (and continue to be!) and I’m ever so grateful and wanted to make sure you knew!!

- Michele
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  June 23, 2020 / 12:03 pm
  
  Hahahaha. Our younger son keeps saying I need to make a video to help friends and folks who arrive at the blog know how to use this blog and how to find posts. So this seals it…gotta be brave and do that! Thank you for peeking at that house. It was so easy compared to this fixer upper since we didn’t do demo, and we were always more relaxed there since we did the work on vacation. We’re definitely ready for this next reno for our son – he wants no French Country so it will be interesting!
  
Robin
July 19, 2021 / 9:51 am

Your home and style is so beautiful, and always an inspiration! Just looking at the pictures gives me peace. I especially liked that you included the Arizona home—it is most like mine and it shows me what is possible, even in a builder grade basic home. The changes you made are so beautiful without a major renovation and tearing down everything. I really can appreciate that! Thank you for sharing and many blessings to you!

- Michele
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  July 19, 2021 / 9:22 pm
  
  Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to visit with me here, friend. I miss that home and am ready for a new Arizona home! Will it be our forever home? I hope so! Peace to you.