In this round-up of recent stories, discover: interior design ideas, paint colors to sample, giggles, irreverent nonsense, and encouragement you never even knew you needed. Do PIN the lovely (are you even following my boards?) and Don’t Miss Pretty Posts With Promise.
Past Posts Potentially Missed + Pinnable PINS
Dreaming of a Tranquil Bedroom?
They’re hard to beat – see stunning examples HERE.
While I have been refreshing our bed and bath (see THIS), I tire of things so quickly! Do you like a minimal bedroom? Here’s a gorgeous design by TheFrenchNestCoInteriorDesign we spied in this story about must follow designers.
I Share a Ton of Kitchen Stories
Did you see this one about blue paint color ideas for kitchens?
Or this one with white kitchens?
A runner from Amber Lewis + Loloi cozied up my own kitchen:
Psst. Happy to report that two years later, I’m still loving all of the choices made for this kitchen reno including the Nantucket farm sink:
You may be surprised to learn that the most popular posts on the blog no matter what the season are the ones about white paint colors and white countertops. And it is so crazy to think about how much this reflects my real life. I am always painting things–alllllll sorts of surfaces white. A brush dripping with white paint in my hand? Just the most natural thing around here for 30 years! Painting brings me so much peace and pleasure.
Need a Bright White?
White paint colors to consider if you’re seeking a bright white are HERE.
Holiday Inspiration in Summer?
Decorating for Christmas is not exactly a breeze for me since I lean toward the minimal so I always need help from family. I try to share plenty of inspiration because readers pin it all year long.
Mosey on over HERE and HERE if you’re in the mood for jingles and tingles.
Autumn Crafts & Quotes
Aren’t these leaf animals (spotted on Hello Wonderful’s FB page) darling? More autumn decor and craft ideas were spotlighted in THIS.
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Ideas for Warmer White Kitchens
There are so many ways to balance mostly white interiors. Texture is always a good idea. And another tried and true strategy is to simply mix different whites (warm whites with cool whites, greyed whites, and all the other whites on the spectrum).
No need to be nervous about a white kitchen feeling cold with ideas HERE.
European Country Kitchens
I wonder what my readers from Europe think sometimes about what we term European Country. Most of the images are of spaces outside of Europe! Find lovely kitchen inspiration HERE.
We Enjoyed Our Home All Summer & Skipped the Laboring
Such a relief to be done with the family room, our walkin closet, and the full bath reno!
Even though we painted our bath REPOSE GRAY, I’m still not sure it’s going to stay. It’s still a bit gloomy in there for me even though my husband likes it. I showed you lots of examples of Repose Gray and Pavilion Gray in a comparison story HERE. The dining room, entry, and living room are also painted Repose Gray:
Laundry Room Inspo
If you need inspiration for laundry and mud rooms, score lovely ideas in THIS.
One of the things I realized early on after we bought this Georgian house is that I don’t want it to be a theme house. It isn’t purely modern French or purely classic Hamptons or even purely European country (although it IS in the country and definitely European-inspired). I crave the freedom to do what feels right intuitively.
Modern French Style in Jill Egan’s Home
Lose yourself in luxurious lovelyland within this designer’s own home in THIS.
I hope to return to Nashville and Franklin again for another gorgeous break this Fall.
Rustic Tennessee Country Cottage
Tour the American country rustic interiors (with their sunny yellow checkered floors!) of Storybook Cottage where we vacationed in Leiper’s Fork. (It is spotlighted in Fifi O’Neill’s book THE SOULFUL COTTAGE which I showed you HERE.)
Last year at this time, it was Honeycrisp apples at our local orchard that were beyond delicious, but I’m all about Pixie Crisp this moment. My idea of wellth right now can be calculated by how many trips to the orchard I make in the season!
Apple Recipes
As soon as August rolls around, I start dreaming about baking apples – find a few recipes HERE.
Suzanne Kasler Inspo
I’m such a fan of Suzanne Kasler!
We celebrated her work in THIS.
Cathy Kincaid Fever
Followers of Hello Lovely’s FB page have a serious crush on all things Cathy Kincaid so the traditional design lovefest has been looming large:
Is Chantilly Lace Calling?
This pure white with minimal undertones has a ton of fans…see examples in THIS.
Nancy Meyers “The Holiday” Sets
It just never gets old! Do you love the homes in the movie as much as watching Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black in “The Holiday?” Then you’ll love THIS.
Romantic & Relaxed Interiors
Peek at these laid back luxe rooms that invite you to slow down and rest HERE.
Love an Earthy Green?
Plenty of love for sage in THIS.
Dining Rooms With European Country Charm
Whether you love rustic French farmhouse style or more elegant dining options, find inspiring examples HERE.
Timeless Kitchen Inspiration
Find the story HERE.
“Home Again” Movie: Ideas to Get the Look!
There are some movies worth watching just for the amazing sets, and the ones from Nancy Meyers are hard to beat – get more details about this Reese Witherspoon film HERE.
Inspiration from Patina Farm’s Interiors
Patina Farm may have a new owner, but its inspiration lives on!
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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