Pink Interiors, Touches of Blush & a Pep Talk

I hope life feels balanced just now. It’s ever the goal, yes? Should it feel more wobbly and off-balance, well, you’re in good company. Jolly good company! Do you cope by doing more? Doing less? Ever feel like “exactly when are the grownups going to show up with clarification and wisdom to straighten out all this mess?” Long for a time when information overload was not one more obstacle to mental wellness? I know precious little about healing complex wounds around the world. But self-compassion is always a good idea. More listening, softening and opening. Less hardening, shouting and bitterness. (Touches of blush and pink interiors reflect a certain softness and feel welcome just now.)

Pink handpainted de Gournay wallpaper. Samantha Todhunter - Oxfordshire 1707 home. #englishcountryhome #historichomes
Samanatha Todhunter – DeGournay handpainted pink wallpaper in a 1707 home

Dreamy Pink Interiors: Blushy Romantic Inspiration

Centering ourselves in wonder is also good start when it comes to self-compassion.

Holiday placesetting with VBiz stocking, pink and red - @julieneilldesigns. #holidaytable #pinkchristmas
@julieneilldesigns – Pink interiors, romantic blushy inspo, and ballet-core

Right where I am, the hydrangea have turned rosy. Leaves are turning red and crisp.

Elegant dressing area with island and lovely pink ceiling in CULLMAN & KRAVIS INTERIORS Lee Cavanaugh, Sarah Ramsey, Alyssa Urban (Rizzoli, 2024).
From CULLMAN & KRAVIS INTERIORS Lee Cavanaugh, Sarah Ramsey, Alyssa Urban (Rizzoli, 2024)

Viewing art, companioning with animals, immersing ourselves in nature, and spiritual practice are wonderful paths toward wonder.

Cullman & Kravis Interiors (Rizzoli, 2024) book cover image
CULLMAN & KRAVIS INTERIORS (Rizzoli, 2024) – tap for buying info

Today’s post honors the feminine, the romantic, and pink.

Fall floral centerpiece with pink, blue, and bergundy - Ivory and Beau. #fallcenterpiece #fallflorals
Ivory and Beau – Pink interiors, blush pink decor, and a pep talk

Maybe you’re seeing it paint October with the BC content everywhere online. (Did you see my Previvor post?)

Here’s a little more.

Holly Irwin Celebrates the Feminine

Artist Holly Irwin magically muddles the dreamiest pinks on her palette. It is work that will calm weary spirits with gentle simplicity and grace.

Dance Party. Art by Holly Irwin, @hollyirwinfineart for @beverlymcneillgallery. #fashionillustration #figurativepainter
Dance Party by Holly Irwin for Beverly McNeill Gallery

Whether you are drawn to contemplative impressionism, delicate yet fiercely strong ballerinas, or the colors within a butterfly’s dream, you’ll be awed by what beauty her discerning strokes birth.

Quiet Ballerina. Art by Holly Irwin, @hollyirwinfineart. #fashionillustration #figurativepainter
Quiet Ballerina by Holly Irwin

“I saw my first Degas painting at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh when I was still in elementary school and ballerinas have been part of my repertoire to this day!” -Holly Irwin

Quiet Ballerina painting by Holly Irwin in situ - a romantic bedroom. @hollyirwinfineart
Quiet Ballerina (Holly Irwin) in situ – @dkcontemporarygallery

See more of her work in situ HERE.

Pretty in Pink Interior Moments

Is it truly as simple as washing the interior of an old cupboard with the perfect pink?

@shopdoen - gorgeous pink interior of a cupboard at Doen - paint color is Angel's Landing (Portola Paints) Everything else is Canvas Bag. #blushpink #angelslanding #portolapinks
DÔEN – Pink interior is Portola Paint’s Angel’s Landing via @shopdoen
Rosy pink bookshelf interior in Fifi O'Neill's cozy Florida cottage with rustic romantic decor. #coastalcottage #countrycottage #romanticdecor
Fifi O’Neill from THE SOULFUL COTTAGE – Inspiring pink interiors, feminine romantic inspo, and quotes

Who am I to argue with pink!?!

Rosy Pink Warmth

Oh, the gentle pink paints and lime washes and beautiful pigments in hushed tones – FIND PINKS TO SAMPLE HERE. What do I mean by the subtle use of pink? Leanne Ford sprinkled it brilliantly yet humbly and whispery here:

Yes? And dynamic duo Amy Neunsinger and Kate Martindale with their bold personalities and strong opinions (Capturing Home on Magnolia Network) have a soft spot for PINK:

Gorgeous rosy pink paint on rustic wood wall (reminds me of Mission Rose or Casa California from Portola)- Capturing Home (Magnolia Network), Season 2 Episode 5. #capturinghome #roseandmortar #amyneunsinger #katemartindale #rosepinkpaint
Rose & Mortar (From Capturing Home on Magnolia Network; S2 Episode 5 – Design: Amy Neunsinger & Kate Martindale)

If you MUST know that rosy, mauve-y, 80’s in a good way reminiscent rosy good shade above, also see that Earthy PINK story. Pink can be so very coastal lovely, yes?

Coastal living room with tropical pink walls and classic traditional style - Lindroth Design. #coastallivingroom
Lindroth Design – Photo by Tria Giovan – Ballet Core, Pink and Calm Inspiration

European Pinks, Y’all

And when pink is less cheerful…when it’s moody and muddy it suddenly takes on a European sophistication even when it winds up on walls in Texas:

Rosy Pink (Kilz - Magnolia's Castle Collection by Joanna Gaines) on walls of beautiful pink bedroom in Fixer Upper The Castle (Waco, TX). #thecastle #fixerupperthecastle
Kilz Rosy PinkFixer Upper The Castle

Isn’t it fascinating how the personality or mood of a pink shade can shift as light or shadow enters its essence? We tend not to think of it as a neutral, yet it feels right at home in any number of romantically feminine spaces.

Fiona's Charleston Boho Bungalow on airbnb. #pastelinteriors #bohocottage
Boho Bungalow – a Charleston airbnb reminiscent of ballet core, magic with pink, and soothing vibes

Here’s an example of a soft, subtle, childlike, romantic pink from Farrow & Ball used boldly with impossibly beautiful soft pink tile:

Pink bathroom with vanity (Farrow & Ball Pink Ground), lavender roman shades, and pink cement tiles - Julia Berolzheimer's home in Southern Living (photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez). #pinkground #pinkbathroom #traditionalstyle
F&B Pink GroundSouthern Living (Julia Berolzheimer)

What a lovely pink!

Those chalky, muddier pinks tend to feel more grown up than cooler pinks.

@alicelaneinteriors - Beautiful pink wallpaper in a bedroom. #bedroomdesign #bedroomwallpaper #pinkbedrooms
@alicelaneinteriors (Photo: @rebekahwestoverphotography)

Pink is Pretty (but not as pretty as freedom)

Just a reminder this life is all yours. The health of your body, mind, and spirit is counting on you to notice and nurture.

Self-compassion quote from Michele on Hello Lovely Studio. #selfcompassion #liberationquotes #personalgrowthquotes

Are we collecting adoring throngs of fans who won’t likely see our true selves? Or are we participating in the healing and liberation of ourselves and a few others? Late 50s and still I amaze myself at how preoccupied I can become making myself palatable to others! It is easy to point fingers to blame the culture’s objectification of women, but how often do we objectify ourselves?

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Ballet Core Beautiful Inspiration

Pretty pink things that whisper #balletcore to me:

A spendy splurge to bring a smile to a bougie powder room or any room day after day:

I’ll never tire of pale pink druzy earrings which add a touch of romance!

Pink is forever young. It is child-like and gentle.

Funny post-midlife humor quote from Michele of Hello Lovely Studio. #postmidlifehumor #aginghumor #menopausehumor

Little Pink Houses

While we can’t beam back to simpler times, we can allow ourselves space for timeless imagining. We can dream of little pink houses for me and you.

Pink & Pretty Potions to Deliver Comfort & Joy

We all have our daily practices and rituals for centering ourselves. One of mine is caring for my skin with luxuriously clean potions sometimes disguised as makeup.

I’m never trying to look 10 years younger or airbrushed. What I’m after is a softer look that is more reflective of my inner milieu. Time, illness, and allergies have a way of shadowing these inner rays of light. Enjoying skincare and makeup isn’t limited to superficial preoccupation with vanity or youth. There’s creative freedom of expression and a joy that rises when that distance between opposing forces can be narrowed.

Mary Oliver poem quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #marryoliver #personalgrowthquotes

Iris & Romeo

Noticed how the line continues to blur between skincare and makeup? Here’s an all-in-one vitamin-C serum and sunscreen to wear all year round. It’s not going to double as foundation, yet you can wear it to glow under makeup or all alone for a sheer lovely look:

Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin (vitamin-C serum and sunscreen 50). #minimalistbeauty #cleanbeauty #sunscreenserum
Weekend Skin, Iris & Romeo

About Weekend Skin…This first-of-its-kind clean formula combines two holy grail skincare steps–stabilized, time-release vitamin-C and transparent mineral SPF 50–with a dewy, balmy glow, for bare-faced, luminous skin that comes alive in the light. Serum-grade actives, vitamin-C and niacinamide neutralize free radicals while they brighten, and soothing zinc shields against UVA/UVB rays that (among other things) cause dark spots to get darker. Use it daily to help combat hyperpigmentation, soften wrinkles, even skin tone, and prevent future sun damage.

Feminist quote about beauty and fashion over 40 on Hello Lovely Studio. #feministquotes #fashionover40
The Reset, Iris & Romeo

The Reset may be the minimalist’s hydration heroine. Iris & Romeo says it is a 2-second hack for supple, bouncy skin, and I like it as a luxuriously effortless go-to for minimalists more likely to spritz and go than layer on potions. The fragrance is subtle and heavenly – just lovely when you need a quick bit of hydration. This 3-in-1 hybrid plumps and hydrates with 4 different molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid. It works above and below the skin’s surface for 24-hour hydration and noticeably smoother skin.

A Reminder

Oh, and one more lovely thing…

Self-kindness quote about inner critic on Hello Lovely Studio. #selfkindnessquote #kindnessquotes #personalgrowthquotes

You can go back to picking apart and cruelly berating the life out of your lovely self another day. But today? Tell that critic to hush. Ask for a massage, snuggle a baby goat, wiggle bare toes in the sand or just take a long nap to emerge fresh and new.

p.s.

i love you with the love of the prettiest pink sunset sky.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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4 Comments

  1. Sarah
    October 17, 2024 / 1:30 pm

    Good Morning Michelle,
    I am so moved by your strength and vulnerability in this post today about yourself, your sister and your mother.
    You are an inspiration and a delight as your post are part of making a beautiful day for me.
    I love the lip oil I bought and will buy more.
    I also bought from Minted, a small art reprint of queen anne’s lace flowers in a field. It just spoke to me and I see it every morning to inspire me on how delicate elegance can also be so wild and free!
    I love Georgianna Lane as well. I have her book Paris in bloom and love her blog about Paris. I love her life and her Paris apartment that was an amazing story of how she manifested that and the life she lives there.
    With so much love and adoration for what beauty you bring to my day,
    Sarah

    • Michele
      Author
      October 17, 2024 / 3:20 pm

      What a balm your words are to me. Thank you for taking time here. You’re inspiring me to do a deep dive into Georgianna Lane – better clear my calendar cuz I do love to get lost in lovely Parisian charm! You all would love my mama and sisters. We’re all very different so the combustion means things are never boring. This journey previving has its days but the privilege is not lost on me. Oh that the women in earlier generations had the health care options afforded to me. So glad to have you here. xox

  2. October 18, 2024 / 6:38 am

    Hi Michele!
    Thanks so much for including my paintings in your post today. I can always count on you to bring a sense of calm when the world gets too crazy for me. You have a way with words like no other, my friend!
    God bless you,
    Holly

    • Michele
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      October 18, 2024 / 6:57 am

      Thank you for the beauty and being such a vessel for goodness, Holly. xox

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