Gorgeous Stories You May Have Missed

When February arrives, I always have a sense of OKAY, WE MADE IT. January can be oh so January cruel. And February tends to fly for me personally even as winter stretches. I hope you’ll give all of these gorgeous stories you may have missed the first time around some love. Visiting them helps keep my small business afloat. Besides, there is plenty of dreaming and scheming we can do as we await spring and its hope for a time as this with so much uncertainty.

Schmeared creamy white brick facade with pale stone entrance, raw wood antique front door and lantern - designer Robin Rains; architecture by Jeffrey Dungan - photo Leslee Mitchell for MILIEU magazine Spring 2021. — Jeffrey Dungan Architecture; Photo: Leslee Mitchell for MILIEU Spring 2021

Gorgeous Stories You May Have Missed

Old World Style Freshly Reinterpreted

Isn’t this Nashville home (belonging to Robin Rains) above unforgettable?

Houston home by Elron with home office with Chateau Domingue finishes, flooring, and paneled library by Segreto Finishes. — A fantasy property in Houston where Segreto Finishes created this beautiful paneling

Earthy European loveliness continues to trend in 2026, but let’s face it. It’s the same timeless sophistication we have been admiring up in here FOREVER on this site (and in MILIEU!).

Enjoy the architectural genius and beauty of Jeffrey Dungan HERE.

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

Reflections as I Turn 60

I shared thoughts and essentials I enjoy in THIS.

Michele of Hello Lovely Studio with sister and friend at pond.

Also find a rather random collection of wonder HERE.

Hello Lovely's snowy French country courtyard with black bistro set and ornate mirror. — Hello Lovely – Winter Stories to Revisit Now!

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

California Beach Cottage With Timeless Sophistication

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

Entry with antique table, scenic mural at staircase with custom runner and coastal style in a beach cottage - @m_m_interior_design. — Mural: @iksel_decorative_arts – Walls are similar to **BM Simply White**

I love these Homeworthy house tours:

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

Renovation Recollections

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 – Winter Stories to Revisit Now!

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

Beth Webb Design

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 Color Ideas

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!

Lauren Deloach and Matthew Quinn designed showhouse kitchen with Farrow & Ball Light Blue. #farrowandballlightblue — **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

Patina Farm Revisit

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

Winter Closet Organization

Need to get organized? 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

All White Enticement

If you’re in the mood for serene light as a feather atmospheric cottage inspo, see THIS.

Beautiful rustic elegance in a European country space with minimal design, plaster walls, and concrete floors - via Pinterest (@vaniacfernandes) — via Pinterest (@vaniacfernandes)

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

French Farmhouse Fantasy

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

Bedroom with antique tapestry in a Tennessee log cabin. A beautiful interior from PATINA HOMES & GARDENS by Steve Giannetti & Brooke Giannetti. — Patina Meadow – Brooke Giannetti (from PATINA HOMES)

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

Cozy Nook Ideas & 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 — *Veranda* – Raphael Le Berre and Thomas Vervaud; photo: Stephan Juliard

Modern European Country Paint Colors

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

Freshened Old World Style

Always seeking 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)

Small Homekeeping Tips?

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**

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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