Winter Whites to Wear, Paint Colors & Cozy Cocoon Mood

It’s such a beyond cozy wintry white today here at home, and even though I’ll be venturing out into the sleet soon to see a Christmasy Concert (Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant), for now, the calm is lovely. Enjoy these winter whites to wear, interiors with white/beige/neutrals and ideas for capturing this vibe at home. I have also weaved in some tweets that made me giggle in case you could use a smile.

Ivory House Candle, Anthropologie #housecandle #whitechristmas #christmascandles — House Candle – Winter Whites & Paint Colors to Try as well as Cozy Interiors

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Winter Whites to Wear & Cozy Cocoon Mood

I keep forgetting Anthropologie is a source for some wonderful things for home!

Ivory House Candle, Anthropologie — Ivory House Candle

Don’t you love little white houses for the holidays and all winter long?

@caldwellandcastello AI designed kitchen with European inspired architecture and windows. #europeankitchens #aidesign — @caldwellandcastello

This warm white kitchen above caught my eye, and can you even believe how advanced AI design is becoming?

French country interior design inspiration from The French Nest Co. Come tour this beautiful French farmhouse style home with white on white romantic decor! #frenchcountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #whitedecor — The French Nest Co Interior Design

Maybe someday folks will live in white boxes where images like the one above are projected on the walls. If “real enough” continues to be embraced and celebrated, it isn’t too far-fetched.

Elegant French country fireplace with garland, stockings, sconces, and portrait - The French Nest Co Interior Design. #frenchchristmas #elegantchristmas — The French Nest Co Interior Design

This seems so wearable:

Pilcro Duster Shacket, Anthropologie. #shacket #winterapparel #winterwhite — Pilcro Duster Shacket

What say ye about wearing warm whites in winter? I love ’em, and I love bright white with cream so a white turtleneck under that top above would be perfect. Add a cableknit scarf and…yeah, baby, yeah.

Encouragement quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #encouragementquotes #strugglequotes

Cozy Winter Whites & Lovely Neutrals

Nubby, fleecy, sherpa, Teddy, fuzzy wuzzy everything still seems to be a thing. And maybe it will be with us forever since textures are key for tonal environments.

Cozy Neutral Decor for Home - Hello Lovely Studio. #interiordesign #furniture #decoratingideas

1. Cozy Swivel Chair

2. Belgian Style Table Lamp

3. Willy Charcoal Pedestal Table

4. Black Taper Candle Holders

5. Clare No Filter Paint

6. Black Pitcher by Leanne Ford

7. Ivory Kilim Pillow Cover

We tend to overthink cozy sometimes. Little fairy light strings and votives sprinkled here and there can have remarkable payoff with little effort.

Hello Lovely Christmas wreath at kitchen sink window 2019

And just when I think I have enough Capri Blue candles (how how how can you beat that Anthropologie store fragrance!?!), I see this faceted design for the jar:

Capri Blue Pearl Faceted Candle, Anthropologie — Capri Blue Pearl Faceted Candle

Am I the only one who thinks this tweet below is hilarious?

Funny tweet about a shark (@emmamanzini) on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnytweets

Winter White Sweaters & Cozy Pieces

Thank goodness there are still long cardigans in the marketplace! I was beginning to think the cropped boxy silhouette had taken over and would render lengthy sweaters obsolete.

Hooded Cardigan Sweater in ivory, Anthropologie. #cardigansweaters #winterwhites — Hooded Cardigan Sweater

It is easy to find discussions about how fashion trends affect interior design, but do we ever look at interiors and try to apply it to our wardrobe? Because I think we could come up with some interesting ensembles by noticing what works in a given vignette:

White New England farmhouse - Nancy Fishelson design; Helen Norman photo; styling @jlufkin for Country Living magazine. #americancountry #allwhitedecor — Nancy Fishelson

Interiors, Apparel, and Pretty Winter White Accessories

I have seen plenty of gauzy throws, but here’s a quilt that feels serene and understated:

Not sure Jenni Kayne is new to you, but once you discover how committed to quality and craftsmanship this brand is, it’s easy to admire.

Fashion Over 50 Cozy Cocoon Mood on Hello Lovely Studio. #fallfashion #knitwear #fashionover50

1. Cable Cocoon Cardigan (Jenni Kayne)

2. Saturday Sweatpant in Ivory

3. Everlasting Bouquet

4. Shearling Slide Sandal

5. Gwyneth Ivory Boucle Chair

I’m blown away by Marie Flanigan Interiors, and look at the cozy factor added to this bath by framing the tub area with this gorgeous whitewashed wood!

Freshly sophisticated and classic, a luxurious bath by Marie Flanigan Interiors. — Marie Flanigan

Silly Tweets to Pin

I was just discussing with my husband how I feel ancient sometimes when “20 years ago” is tossed around. Immediately I do the math in my head and then feel amazed that 2003 feels like yesterday. I can remember perfectly what was happening as if it were yesterday! All the mental math is starting to get on my nerves. 🙂

Funny tweet about student making professor feel old on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnytweet #midlifehumor

From the 1900s!!!! LOL. Try not to be distracted by how lovely this model looks in this midi dress that appears to be two pieces but is actually one in order to notice that it actually seems quite wearable for winter occasions. I can imagine it looking pretty at any age, and I have sort of grown tired of those “over 50” posts since I don’t like the idea of limiting anyone. Don’t we need more opportunities to break free rather than create more cages and cut-offs? (Also, I’m pushing 60, still dress essentially as I did in college and prefer not to enter a new era creating ‘over 60’ posts.)

Long Sleeve Pleated Twofer Midi Sweater Dress, Anthropologie — Long Sleeve Pleated Twofer Sweater Midi Dress

This rug has dazzled me, omg. I am imagining how a room could be designed around it!

Handwoven Esme Rug, Anthropologie. #ivoryrug #arearugs #bohodecor #frenchfarmhouse — Handwoven Esme Rug

There may be more to this post, but I’m gonna have trouble not fixating on that rug! What is wrong with me?

Fall foraged arrangement in brown transferware pitcher on white piano in my music room at the Georgian - Hello Lovely Studio. Paint color is SW Repose Gray. — Hello Lovely – Shop My Home

It’s time to get the holiday decorations out, but I am not done enjoying the winter whites and natural beauty from my yard!

Whites in Winter to Wear & Decorate With

There’s something so nostalgic for me about shaggy or fuzzy sweaters, capes, and jackets. They remind me of pieces I wore as a child and adolescent of the 70s.

Shaggy Sweater Vest, Anthropologie. #winterwhites #shaggysweaters — Shaggy Sweater Vest

Who missed Santa-red in gloriously timeless holiday moments like this?

Pamela Pierce Christmas French carved stone fireplace. Mixed garland and olive branches gathered from yard, with ripe brown pears. Early Song dynasty jars anchor the scene with white roses. #pamelapierce #frenchchristmas #frenchcountrychristmas — Pamela Pierce – Milieu

If you’re looking for a gorgeous ivory glass candle with a jar that can be re-used forever, check out the options at Jenni Kayne. I love all of her scents, and the ivory feels so sophisticated.

Cedar glass candle, Jenni Kayne. #jennikaynehome — Cedar Glass Candle

I showed you this garland (seems to be discontinued) the other day, but I can’t stop thinking about it which means I’ll have to make it myself.

White paper floral garland - Ballard Designs. — Ballard Designs

Isn’t it special? And you could re-use it every year and have no needles left behind!

Elina Ottoman, Ballard Designs (tap image for buying info)

Like I said, nubby fuzzy everything is still going strong for winter interiors.

Elina Ottoman, Ballard Designs — Ballard Designs Elina Ottoman

Sweet Tweets & White Paint Colors to Consider

This photo made me smile!

Sweet tweet with photo of birds disputing on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnytweet #birdtweet

I’m still collecting ideas for our bedroom to help it feel cozier. The trick is, we like the serenity and spare vibe we have going, but it still feels as though it needs something.

Natural, quiet, subdued mood in a lovely Jenni Kayne bedroom with white bedding and linens. — Jenni Kayne

Bedroom Furniture Paint Colors

Last week I painted the furniture in the bedroom a warmer white, and it helped a lot. Just so you know, it’s the fourth time I have painted these pieces! It started out antique yellowy-white in 2004, and it stayed that shade until 2015 when I painted it BM Revere Pewter.

BM Revere Pewter HC-172 Benjamin Moore paint color swatch. #bmreverepewter #reverepewter — BM Revere Pewter CH-172

Hello Lovely Studio bedroom with Stikwood (Hamptons) statement wall, cottage style furniture, and Belgian linen slipcovered chair. #hellolovelystudio #stikwood #sthiplap #bedroomdesign #cottagestyle #belgianlinen #frenchcountry #interiordesign #bestwhitepaint — BM Revere Pewter on bedroom furniture – Hello Lovely Studio. #reverepewter #greypaintcolors

UGG Sunburst Tall Boot, Chestnut. #uggboots #winterboots — UGG Sunburst Tall Boots (Chestnut)

The second shade was SW Agreeable Gray at 50% and the third was a bright white wash (sort of a striated effect) on top.

Agreeable Gray - SW 7029 paint color swatch. #agreeablegray #swagreeablegray — **SW Agreeable Gray 7029**

In this case, 50% saturation simply means, I mixed 1/2 Agreeable Gray and 1/2 of a bright white I had on hand. Below, you can see how the Revere Pewter on the drawers is much warmer than the new color on the dresser top:

During whitewash painting of our cottage style bedroom furniture at the Georgian - Hello Lovely Studio. BM Revere Pewter is first layer, SW Emerald satin enamel is drybrushed on top - Hello Lovely Studio — You get a sense of warm whites and cool whites here – Hello Lovely Studio

Turns out, it was a bit too cold with the wall color for my taste after living with it for a year.

Violet Santal candle (Oak Essentials at Jenni Kayne) in a lovely subtle vignette with roses. #violetsantal #jennikayne #oakessentials — Violet Santal Candle, Oak Essentials

Good gracious, is the 4th shade going to go the distance? I used SW Eider White.

Sherwin Williams Eider White 7014 paint color swatch. #eiderwhite — **SW Eider White**

Eider White is the wall color in our kitchen:

Serene white and light grey European country kitchen with Viatera Muse quartz counters, calacatta gold backsplash, and Pavilion Gray painted cabinets - Hello Lovely Studio. #eiderwhite #modernfrench #europeancountry #viateramuse — SW Eider White on kitchen walls with calacatta gold marble backsplash – Hello Lovely

It’s similar to the color you see in this AI designed kitchen:

Do You Wear White in Winter?

I’ll share photos when the room is done. No wintry white post would be complete without something from UGG. I owe so much to this brand. Their boots and cozy things play a starring role in my fall and winter.

UGG Yolanda Turtleneck Sweater. #winterwhites #turtlenecksweaters — UGG Yolanda Turtleneck Sweater

Thanks for playing along today!

Funny tweet with girl and seal on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnytweets

And just in case you thought ivory and serene white interior schemes were all informal and contemporary…

Modern traditional living room in an Atlanta home by D. Stanley Dixon with interiors by Carolyn Malone. Ivory club chairs by Coup d’État and a custom coffee table hit a more contemporary note. #moderntraditional #carolynmalone #stanleydixon — See more interiors from this home HERE. Ivory club chairs by Coup d’État and a custom coffee table; Carolyn Malone, Interior Design; Stanley Dixon Architect; Photo: ERIC PIASECKI

So elegant, it hurts!

AI designed Christmas decorated cozy cottage in the woods glowing from the many windows - via MERRY CHRISTMAS. #aidesign #christmascottage #cozywinter — Read THIS in case you missed it and already feel behind the holiday frenzy (Photo: Merry Christmas)

Happy December, friends!

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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