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![Sumptuous linen headboard, European antiques, and sophisticated European inspired design from Brooke Giannetti in a bedroom from PATINA HOMES. #bedroomdecor #europeancountry #interiordesign #brookegiannetti](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Giannetti_Sanders_GuestBedroom-patina-homes-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
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SECOND CHANCES to Enjoy Hello Lovely Stories & Quotes
Need ideas for kitchen calming spruce ups? SEE THIS.
![Light green accents in a rustic French farmhouse kitchen by Desiree Ashworth Design. #frenchkitchen #frenchfarmhouse #openshelves #subwaytile](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/french-country-kitchen-green-subway-tile-rustic-wood-ceiling-open-shelves-desireeashworth-decor-de-provence.png)
In our last fixer, I sampled a ton of white paint colors before arriving at BM OC-151, and I do a deep dive into that bright white in THIS.
![Belgian linen slope arm dining chairs in our breakfast nook with window seat - Hello Lovely.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/european-country-cottage-kitchen-breakfast-nook-window-seat-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
Take a trip to Provence and virtually enjoy this chateau which inspired me to seek paint colors capturing the interiors.
![Chateau Mireille - a historic Provence villa with Old World style, colorful interiors, and exquisite gardens. #frenchchateau #provencestyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-37.png)
![Hello Lovely's breakfast nook in a kitchen with modern French style - come shop the look! #modernfrench #frenchkitchen #breakfastnook #hellolovelystudio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-hello-lovely-breakfast-nook-banner.jpg)
Love a classic Stockholm apartment? Let’s peek inside a few in THIS.
![Bold and beautiful ochre exterior and arched door of a breathtaking Stockholm apartment - @historiskahem. #stockholmapartment #stockholmexterior](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-stockholm-apartment-historiskahem-ochre-exterior.jpg)
Explore the ingredients for capturing European country style in THIS.
![French farmhouse kitchen of Ruth Gay of Chateau Domingue. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/rustic-old-world-french-kitchen-stone-walls-chateau-domingue-ruth-gay-home-hello-lovely-studio-029-1440x958-2.jpg)
What’s your idea of a tranquil bedroom retreat? Does it feature old world style:
![Old world style shower in a bathroom in a French chateau - Haven In. #stoneshower #bathroomdesign #oldworldstyle](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/old-world-style-stone-shower-french-country-Provence-Chateau-Mireille.jpg)
or is it a mix of modern, classic and coastal? We explored tranquil bedroom retreats HERE.
![SW Alabaster painted walls in a French country bedroom with tufted headboard and bay window - Brit Jones Design. #CountryFrench #BedroomDecorIdeas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-brit-jones-French-farmhouse-bedroom-tufted-headboard-rug-2.jpg)
This is digging in 2021’s archives…
![English country breakfast nook with glass roof, brick wall and built-in banquettes - Imperfect Interiors. #breakfastnook #europeancountry #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-breakfast-room-imperfect-interiors-rustic-English.jpg)
As much as I can, I’m trying to share peeks of our progress at the Georgian. I showed you where we are in our bedroom, sitting room, and bath renovation HERE, and we’ll be customizing our walk-in closet in the coming weeks. Hope it goes smoothly so I can get reveal posts created for the whole suite!
![White Shaker style bath vanity with Edwardian style polished nickel faucet and modern mirrored medicine cabinet in our modern French renovated bath - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-april-2023-hello-lovely-bath-21.jpg)
The design elements I chose for the 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!
![Hello Lovely modern vintage bath mood board resources for our Georgian's primary bath. #modernvintage #bathrooms](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/001-hello-lovely-modern-vintage-bath-mood-board.jpg)
I have been navigating a chapter of grief from real problems you can’t throw money at and watch disappear. I shared a collection of quotes about despair here. While I’m not suffering from depression, growing pains of spiritual and personal transformation are very real and weigh on my heart, joining it with so many others across the land.
![Still life with vintage door, apple, pear, and aqua bottle with branch by Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/graze-board-hello-lovely-studio-00031-1440x2160.jpg)
![Inspiring quote about despair and depression on Hello Lovely Studio. #depressionquote #despairquote #emotionalwellness](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/depression-emotional-wellness-personal-growth-struggle-inspirational-quote-hello-lovely-studio-natural-energies-JEFF-FOSTER.jpg)
Incredibly Romantic Country French Kitchen Tour
If French country style and romantic Old World charm float your boat, then these pale country French paint colors may appeal!
![Rustic elegant French country farmhouse kitchen with beautiful stucco range hood, copper pots, reclaimed Chicago brick backsplash, arabescato marble counters, and lanterns over island. Brit Jones Design. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-French-farmhouse-kitchen-range-hood-sprayed-cast-stone-brit-jones.jpg)
My own kitchen still needs some final finishing touches so I’m taking my time before doing a big reveal. Those take thought, styling, energy, and clean clothes, and my wardrobe is covered in paint at the moment as I update our family room.
![Hello Lovely's kitchen with modern French style - come shop the look! #modernfrench #frenchkitchen #hellolovelystudio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-hello-lovely-kitchen-banner-hellolovelystudio-modern-french.jpg)
I went with cooler colors in our kitchen, but I love a wondrous warm French country look too!
![French country farmhouse kitchen with rustic lanterns, farm table, wing chairs, reclaimed Chicago brick, and Sherwin Williams Alabaster white paint on walls. Brit Jones Design. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rustic-French-farmhouse-kitchen-breakfast-dining-wingback-chairs-lanterns.jpg)
![Anne Lamott inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #inspirationalquotes #annelamott #lifequotes #encouragementquotes #grace](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BLUE-GREY-inspirational-quote-about-grace-anne-lamott.jpg)
How about you? Does your kitchen reflect you and your favorite color? Is it green?
![Breakfast Room Green (Farrow & Ball) shutters and light green and jadeite pottery on shelves with ferns. #breakfastroomgreen #greenpaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-light-green-aqua-pottery-with-ferns-and-shutters.jpg)
Love neutrals?
I fell in love with Finding Lovely’s kitchen, and the kitchen tour shares ideas to get the look.
![Elegant white farmhouse kitchen with Benjamin Moore Repose Grey cabinets, subway tile, gold accents, and reclaimed barn wood. Design: Finding Lovely. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/White-and-Grey-Elegant-Farmhouse-Kitchen-Finding-Lovely-Breakfast-window-seat.jpg)
I shared the before afters of our former home HERE…
![Viatera Minuet quartz on my kitchen counters - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2017-06-07-18.51.20.jpg)
![Hello Lovely's white European country modern French kitchen with Minuet Viatera quartz counters, farm sink, industrial cart, and marble subway backsplash.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hello-lovely-studio-white-kitchen-oak-floor-marble-subway-backsplash-industrial-cart-stool-1.jpg)
![Detail of linen cushion window seat in my serene European inspired white kitchen - Hello Lovely Studio. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/00050-white-serene-classic-kitchen-by-hello-lovely.jpg)
Good gracious, once I discovered Belgian linen a couple of decades ago, it was GAME OVER!
![Belgian Linen Pillow Cover, 24](https://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201922/2035/img62o.jpg)
![Serene European country inspired breakfast nook in my kitchen with Belgian linen - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/hello-lovely-studio-kitchen-breakfast-nook-window-seat.jpg)
![Funny quote tweet humor on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/funny-quote-humor-tight-shipwreck-hello-lovely-studio.png)
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.
![Elegant white farmhouse kitchen with Benjamin Moore Repose Grey cabinets, subway tile, gold accents, and reclaimed barn wood. Design: Finding Lovely. See more Gorgeous European Country Interior Design Inspiration on Hello Lovely. #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/White-and-Grey-Elegant-Farmhouse-Kitchen-Cabinets-and-Farm-Sink-Finding-Lovely.jpg)
And I’m always flirting with the idea of introducing bits of pink – if you love it, SEE THIS.
![For the love of pink - home decor and art on Hello Lovely Studio. #pinkhomedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/001-for-the-love-of-pink-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
![Humor quote about cake on Hello Lovely Studio. #cake #quote](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/black-inspirational-quote-in-a-cake.jpg)
There’s always an occasion, and there are always new options for budget-friendly finds:
![Under $50 Lovely Gift Ideas Banner - Hello Lovely Studio. #giftguide](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/under-50-lovely-gift-ideas-hello-lovely-studio-banner.jpg)
![Anne Lamott inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #inspirationalquotes #annelamott #lifequotes #encouragementquotes #humor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BLUE-GREY-inspirational-quote-here-to-be-me-anne-lamott.jpg)
Design books are one of my indulgences, and if you love American style, I bet you’ll find something in THIS.
![American style finds from designer Mark D. Sikes on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/american-style-finds-mark-d-sikes-banner-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
I’m a summer girl, so while I love spring, it can still be a brutal season in my neck of the woods (hail storms, snow, tornadoes and strong winds that compel me to search ‘noise cancelling headphones’ on Amazon).
![French country courtyard with stone walls, pea gravel, boxwood, lavender, wood furniture, and vintage touches. Come see the before and after of our project on Hello Lovely Studio. #hellolovelystudio #frenchcountry #courtyard #gardeninspiration #renovation](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-hello-lovely-studio-exterior-courtyard-bench-4.jpg)
![Bali pillow, 12x21, Serena & Lily](https://www.serenaandlily.com/dw/image/v2/AASD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_SerenaandLily/default/dw4da61f17/hi-res/Dec_Pillow_Bali_12x21_Natural_MV_0420_Crop_SH.jpg?sw=1600&sh=2000&sm=fit&strip=false)
So I tend to jump ahead often in my posts….anticipating summer…anticipating the holidays, etc. But my favorite posts are TIMELESS. It’s why I love Belgian design:
![Rustic luxe Belgian style decor with skirted sink, stone, and shelf in a pool house in Belgium - design by Greet Lefevre; photo by Claude Smekens - in Milieu Summer 2021. #belgianstyle #skirtedsink #interiordesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/rustic-skirted-sink-stone-counter-old-world-belgian-style-greet-lefevre-milieu-summer-2021-claude-smekens.jpg)
and everything my friend Greet does (SEE HER HOME in THIS where I dare to suggest we can approach this look for our own humble homes by studying what is working in hers.)
![Inspirational quote from John Piper on letting go on Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/green-quote-john-piper-hello-lovley-studio.jpg)
Cozy kitchens are also a favorite here (and I know I always seem to post ten times as many kitchens as say living rooms or dining rooms, but they are the living room for so many of us!). Find tips for adding coziness HERE.
![Magnificent French country and French Gustavian home decor inspiration in a house designed by Desiree Ashworth. Photos by Ashlee Raubach. Come take the Dreamy Home Tour: French, Belgian & Swedish Style.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-light-green-kitchen-desiree-ashworth-french-country-chateau-033.jpg)
![Round vintage bread boards.](https://i.etsystatic.com/5839816/r/il/b677fb/1621196189/il_794xN.1621196189_f591.jpg)
![Bespoke kitchen with Flemish design influences and French farmhouse style. Design by Artichoke. Stone flooring, painted cabinets, open shelving, and rustic baskets. #frenchfarmhouse #kitchendesign](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-bespoke-artichoke-kitchen-gloucestershire-9.jpg)
Speaking of the UK, there was a season where Cotswold cottages would not move from my consciousness!
![English country cottage ideas for the look on Hello Lovely Studio. #englishcountry #shopthelook](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/english-country-cottage-ideas-for-the-look-hello-lovely-studio-mood-board-banner.jpg)
Escape to the wonder of them HERE.
![Caroline Holdaway's enchanting 1710 Cotswold cottage (photo by Simon Brown Photography). #tinycottages #cotswoldcottages](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/001-tiny-house-cottage-cotswold-stone-1710-cotswoldinterior.jpg)
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:
![Antwerp linen wingback bed](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/55260845/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/5160/51602107/Boheme+Bon+Vivant+Deconstructed+Upholstered+Sleigh+Headboard.jpg)
and a few of my favorite belongings:
![My rustic French farnhouse dining area with harvest table and Belgian linen upholstered chairs - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/european-country-dining-room-belgian-linen-chair-hello-lovely-studio-french-country-dining-room.jpg)
That was my breakfast nook years ago, and our dining room in the Georgian looks like this:
![Hello Lovely Dining Room: Get the Look with these design resources. #diningroomdecor #modernfrench](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hello-lovely-DINING-room-get-the-look-banner-hellolovelystudio.jpg)
In case you missed this oldie but goodie about Reese Witherspoon’s house in HOME AGAIN, take it for a spin HERE.
![Get the Look Home Again Movie House - Hello Lovely Studio. #getthelook #shopthelook #homeagain #reesewitherspoon #interiordesign #furniture #homedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GET-THE-LOOK-home-again-movie-house-hello-lovely-studio-mood-board-banner.png)
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!
![Provence French farmhouse known as Bonnieux Villa is a vacation rental from Haven In and offers inspiring gardens, romantic Old World rustic elegance, and interior design inspiration from the South of France!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/eropean-country-outdoor-dining-green-shutters-haven-in-provence-villa-17.jpg)
Wait Until You See What Lone Fox Did With Ikea Bookshelves
I love a good DIY and I’m always up for a brilliant Ikea hack, so this is doubly awesome:
![Faith, spirituality and inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #quotes #inspirationalquotes #spirituality #christianity #faithquotes](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/antiracism-quote-hello-lovely-studio-rumi-today-i-am-changing-myself.jpg)
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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I loved this collection of stories old and new, Michelle! You are always an inspiration. I wish you more joy and less sadness in the coming days!
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A wonderful wish – thank you so much. 🙂