January Stories You May Have Missed

I never feel bad when followers can’t tune into this blog every single day. Posts can be rather epic here, and I can barely remember what topics were covered in a given week! What a blessing there continues to be a glorious stream of beautiful timeless designs to inspire us through winter. January has a way of stretching out lonnnnnnng. By the time my birthday rolls around, it feels like January 45th and folks ’round these parts begin feeling cranky about winter! But we all made it! I hope you’ll give some love to the stories you missed. Part of winter joy is all of the dreaming and scheming we can do before spring.

Paneled home library at 3637 Meadow Lake, Houston home by Elron with Chateau Domingue finishes, flooring, and paneled library by Segreto Finishes. #oldworldstyle #europeanarchitecture #houstonhomes — 3637 Meadow Lake, Houston – Segreto Finishes created this beautiful paneling

Stories in January You May Have Missed

Jeffrey Dungan Inspiration

Earthy European loveliness may be trending for interiors at the moment, but it’s simply more of the timeless sophistication we have been admiring forever on this site. Enjoy the architectural genius and beauty of Jeffrey Dungan HERE.

Beautiful minimal and pale entry of home of Robin Rains; architecture by Jeffrey Dungan - photo Leslee Mitchell for MILIEU magazine Spring 2021. #jeffreydunan #robinrains — Jeffrey Dungan Architecture; Photo: Leslee Mitchell for MILIEU Spring 2021

Mary Oliver quote poem about the honey locust. #naturequotes #maryoliverquotes

I Wrote A Poem About Snow as it Gently Opened My Soul

Since I rarely write poetry, it felt so luxurious to take an afternoon to study snowflakes and then reflect HERE.

Hello Lovely's snowy French country courtyard with bistro set and ornate mirror. #hellolovelychristmas — Hello Lovely

Silly tweet and humor quote from simon holland about adulting and parenting. #parentingquotes #parentinghumor

This Timeless California Beach Cottage Has Classic Colors

Oh this beautiful home of a brilliant designer and her family! Go see it HERE if you missed it or because it will be worth it to view a second time!

Beautiful entry with staircase and mural in California cottage - @m_m_interior_design. #hamptonsstyle #californiacottage #traditionalstyle — Mural: @iksel_decorative_arts – Walls are similar to **BM Simply White**

I’m crazy bout these Homeworthy tours…soooooo enlightening:

Tricia Hersey quote about rest and productivity on Hello Lovely Studio - @thenapministry. #triciahersey

Walk Down Renovation Memory Lane With Me

Since it always feels good to glance back at how far we’ve come (and makes me feel a little better about the present exhaustion situation!), these before and afters were shared.

Michele on husband's shoulders painting in dining room with mural over fireplace - Hello Lovely Studio. — Another day at the office, doncha know.

Funny quote about carbs and diet - michele on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnyquotes #midlifehumor #humorquotes #hellolovelystudio

Love Designer Beth Webb’s Artful Eye?

Me too! Enjoy a bunch of glimpses of classic elegance and impeccable curation right here.

Sophisticated, elegant, timeless interior from Beth Webb in AN EYE FOR BEAUTY (Rizzoli, 2017). #timelessinteriors #bethwebb — Beth Webb from AN EYE FOR BEAUTY (Rizzoli, 2017)

Blue Kitchen Colors

If it’s your favorite color, maybe it could play a starring role in a kitchen design. These ideas to sample may come in handy, but even if you have no design plans on the horizon, check out the pretty blues!

Farrow & Ball Light Blue kitchen cabinets in a traditional style kitchen by @laurendeloachinteriors. #farrowandballlightblue #bluekitchencabinets — **F&B Light Blue** in Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2017 – @laurendeloachinteriors (Photo: @mm_photo_inc)

Farrow & Ball Light Blue paint color swatch. #farrowandballlightblue — **Farrow & Ball Light Blue**

Gratitude quote: when you love what you have, you have everything you need - Hello Lovely Studio. #gratitudequotes #thanksgivingquotes

Revisiting a Favorite Home Tour

Who can blame us for never tiring of the timeless wonder the Giannettis captured in their former California home.

Patina Farm in Ojai, CA - architect: Steve Giannetti and design by Brooke Giannetti. Understated elegance and European country inspired. Photo: Montecito Properties. — Brooke Giannetti – Velvet and Linen (Patina Farm)

Funny quote about rearranging furniture - Hello Lovely Studio. #funnylifequotes #householdhumor #furniturequotes

Is Winter the Perfect Time for Closet Organizing?

I tend to think so, and we peeked inside mine and a few others to gather ideas in THIS.

Hello Lovely's before & after walk-in closet shares a custom closet DIY with white Shaker style towers and drawers from Modular Closets. This his and hers closet makes the most of every inch. #closetupgrades #diycloset #customclosetideas #closetmakeover #closetmodules #diyclosetmakeover — Hello Lovely

Shop the look of my DIY closet with these storage finds - Hello Lovely Studio. #closetessentials #customclosets

1. Modular Closets Vista Tower

2. Baskets

3. Ribbed Bins With Flat Lids

4. Marble Pedestal Bowl

5. Striped Baskets

Ethereal White Nordic French Goodness

If you’re in the mood for serene light as a feather atmospheric cottage inspo, Tracie’s beautiful undecorated look may charm…see THIS.

All white Nordic French decor in a darling Swedish immigrant's cottage - My Petite Maison. #whitedecor #allwhite #nordicfrench #shabbychic #interiordesign #whitecottage #frenchnordic — My Petite Maison

Funny dog tweet on Hello Lovely Studio. #doghumor #petquotes

Ingredients for a Textural Layered Cozy European Mood

Explore resources HERE for a yummy mix.

Warm Cozy Textured Layers Mood Board on Hello Lovely Studio. #cozyopulence #europeanluxury #organicluxe

1. Tray Top Table

2. Skirted Upholstered Armchair

3. Michael Del Piero Book

4. Nearly Natural Succulent in Pot

5. Handmade African Glass Beads

When You’re Ready to Escape to a French Farmhouse Fantasy…

…well you have choices. See some of my favorite sources (including Steve & Brooke Giannetti, Chateau Domingue, My Petite Maison, and Vivi et Margot) in THIS.

Ralph Waldo Emerson inspirational quote with encouragement for struggle and life's disappointments - Hello Lovely Studio. #emersonquotes #strugglequotes #hopequotes #encouragementquotes

Dining Nooks & Banquettes

If you love cozy banquette and breakfast nooks, you’ll find inspiration from an eclectic mix.

Beautiful narrow dining area in a Paris home with velvet banquette - design by Raphael Le Berre and thomas Vervaud. Photo by Stephan Juliard in Veranda magazine. #parisdiningrooms #banquettes — Find the story with this design by Raphael Le Bree & Thomas Vevaud – photo by stephan Juliard

Modern French Paint Color Ideas

We looked at a pretty French palette HERE.

French country farmhouse bedroom with Duck Blue barn door and Sherwin Williams Alabaster paint color on walls. Brit Jones Design. — **SW Alabaster** in a beautiful French country bedroom by Britt Jones Design

SW Alabaster 7008 Sherwin-Williams paint color swatch. #swalabaster — **SW Alabaster 7008**

Funny parenting tweet from @simoncholland on Hello Lovely Studio. #parentinghumor #parentingtweets

Fresh Ideas from Old World Style

Always on the prowl for pretty European style luxury homes in Houston where Chateau Domingue or Segreto Finishes are involved, these magnificent new builds are in the spotlight.

Stone floor in checkered pattern in bath. 2445 Pine Valley Ct., Houston - Jennifer Hamelet of Mirador Builders; European style and interiors with reclaimed materials from Chateau Domingue. #europeanmanor #oldworldstyle — Find more interior inspiration in THIS (Builder: Mirador Builders; Materials: Chateau Domingue)

Where to Start When You’re Sampling White Paints?

I have lots of ideas for you…see THIS.

White Sand (Benjamin Moore) walls in Hello Lovely's living room with Belgian linen egg chair. #benjaminmoorewhitesand #belgianstyle #hellolovelyhome — **Benjamin Moore WHITE SAND** – Ideas for choosing the best white paint colors as well as photos for reference

Funny quote about adulting and saving good boxes on Hello Lovely Studio. #adultingquotes #midlifequotes #parentingquotes

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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2 Comments

Dj Vail
February 1, 2024 / 6:28 am

Hi Michelle,

I appreciate the need for advertising on your blog, but these new Fresh Thyme ads are very large go across the center of the screen. It makes it impossible to see any of your wonderful images without a third of them covered by the banner ad. Considering your blog is a visual statement, please try to have subtle ads.

I look forward every morning to enjoying your vision. Now it’s just frustrating.

Thank you,
Dj

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  February 1, 2024 / 3:55 pm
  
  Thank you for the constructive feedback, and I’m so sorry the experience is lacking – will look into remedies.