Part 2: Small Homekeeping Shifts

We continue our exploration of choosing small moves from a spirit of quietude to create timeless interiors to calm your…literal interiors! It starts HERE if you’re just tuning in.

Hello Lovely's diy renovated kitchen with Viatera Minuet quartz counters, windowseat, marble subway tile backsplash and BM OC-151 white walls and trim.

SMALL Homekeeping SHIFTS, Part 2

With Fresh Eyes, SHOP YOUR HOME

It drives me nuts. I have decor stashed in multiple places all over our home.

Hello Lovely's diy renovated breakfast nook with window seat, Belgian linen dining chairs, white roses, and round RH table.
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Can you relate?

Hello Lovely's French farmhouse style porch with galvanized chair, watering can, ferns, and lavender.

I know you’ve seen the advice a hundred times, and let’s face it, nobody actually takes advice.

Sarcastic 2020s humor quote from Hello Lovely about 2025. #sarcastichumor #oneoffhumor

But before you make a list of all you lack, consider an existing inventory preventing bruises to your bank account.

Hello Lovely's diy renovated white kitchen with Shaker style cabinetry, Minuet quartz counters (Viatera), farm sink and Kohler Purist faucet.

But even before shopping your home? Take time to organize all the stuff so shopping can birth more possibility than headaches.

Hello Lovely's diy renovated first floor with natural white oak flooring, Belgian linen upholstery, and BM OC-151 white walls.

It never fails. Whenever I begin packing for a move, I discover treasure I forgot about, unseen for years.

Hello Lovely's diy renovated kitchen with peninsula (Viatera Minuet quartz) and Louis style counter stools near window seat.
Paul Theroux winter quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #winterquotes #winterbeauty

The ugly truth is, for some of us, it takes less time to motor to Homegoods for new purchases than to search closets, garages, and basements for what we own in multiples.

Knotty alder closet door with oil rubbed bronze knob in Hello Lovely's romantic French bedroom with white oak hardwood flooring.

These are sobering revelations pointing to a long list of inequity and excess.

The Nap Ministry quote about flow and resisting grind culture. #restquotes

We cling and keep buying because…well…pretty sure I would need at minimum, 30 posts to unpack that analysis.

Hello Lovely's diy renovated living room with French stone fireplace (black granite surround), Belgian linen furniture (RH), and white oak hardwoods.
Fireplace surround? Garage sale find around the corner. They even delivered it!

In any case, shopping your home is not just one more cute strategy for the frugal. It is responsible, decent, and the right move for the planet’s health.

One off humor tweet about history and modern life from @itsnashflynn on Hello Lovely Studio. #hilarioustweets #historyquotes

Psst. I know a lot of these images are from our prior home. Here are a few glimpses which include the present one:

Thrift & Consign

When a guest visits and asks about the provenance of something I own, my response is typically “it found me!”

Hello Lovely's European country style entry with antique dropleaf table, French prayer chair, and white oak hardwood flooring.

And it’s true. I’m not a big shopper or spender. Even all these opinions I express here? I don’t claim to have found any special truth.

Serene French farmhouse tablescape in Hello Lovely's diy renovated home with weathered white harvest table and antique Mason jar.

I’m not special. But the truth will find you.

Brene Brown quote about assuming people are doing their best. #brenebrownquotes #compassionquotes
Hello Lovely's diy renovated living room with design books on rustic reclaimed wood coffee table, Belgian linen furniture, and white oak hardwoods.

For example, the intent of this post was to explore how small de-cluttering and decorating moves can create lasting impact.

Hello Lovely's new build bathroom with Thibaut Lizette wallpaper, Venetian mirror and console sink.

What’s incredible is how just writing on the topic fills me with fresh insight and energy.

Hello Lovely's diy renovated entry with knotty alder front door with speakeasy and antique table. White oak hardwood flooring left natural.

As my nervous system quiets, and I open to a more expansive source of creativity and beauty, new possibilities arise.

Vintage fashion ads framed and placed on piano in Hello Lovely's studio.

So much mystery in all of this!

Detail of Belgian linen club chair in Hello Lovely's diy renovated European country style living room.

By the way, if you fall into the frugal fold…

Hello Lovely's cozy diy renovated living room with French stone fireplace, Belgian linen, and a mix of antiques.
Wonky side table on casters is a $1 yard sale (and handmade) find.

I continue to score great finds for home and fashion at Poshmark. Vintage mirrors, antique English marmalade jars, and high end candles, oh my!

Linen slipcovered dining chairs in our renovated breakfast nook with white oak flooring and window seat - Hello Lovely Studio.

Don’t have a free Poshmark account? I’ll save you cash instantly! 

John Burroughs winter quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #winterbeauty #wintering

On your phone or tablet, simply use my referral code: HELLOLOVELYINC when you download the app. We’ll both get a cash credit…what a lovely way to support this blog! (Make sure to sign up on your iphone or iPad–you cannot snag the credit signing up for an account via your desktop computer. Use the code HELLOLOVELYINC when you sign up.)

More ideas for de-cluttering in THIS, and make sure to peek at PART ONE HERE.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

Thanks for shopping RIGHT HERE to keep decor inspiration flowing on Hello Lovely!

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing
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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing