Paris & Stockholm Prints {Wall Decor Inspiration from Minted}
As you know, we are: just about done with the Chicagoland fixer upper and in the process of making over an Arizona getaway. Our design…
Best and Easiest Ikea Hacks {Bemz}
For me, the best and easiest Ikea hack comes from Bemz, an innovative company offering customized slipcovers for Ikea sofas, armchairs, chairs, and more. Bemz has…
Knotty Alder Doors in Hello Lovely’s Fixer Upper
I posted about my affection for knotty alder another day and our decision to upgrade doors here at the fixer upper to a rustic door style. Now I’ll…
Visit This! Musée Carnavalet Paris
Musee Carnavalet – Paris Musee Carnavalet in Paris was one of my favorite placesto visit, and we were very lucky to basicallyhave the whole place to…
{Artist Inspiration} Francine Turk
Familiar with the brilliant work of Chicago fine artist Francine Turk? Most of the pieces here are from Next Level BadAss, created as a tribute to…
George Marks {Artist & Social Sculptor}
George Marks is a fine artist, social sculptor, designer, and crowd favorite on Hello Lovely. Marks calls Southern Louisiana home, and his work is represented by Ann…
Artist Inspiration: George Marks {Dance of Birds}
La Danse des Oiseaux (Dance of Birds)is a breathtaking collaboration with workfrom George Marks and Lisa di Stefanoat the Claire Elizabeth Gallery in New Orleans.…
Lovely Finds: Piet Boon {The Jane}
In another life, high-end contemporary restaurantTHE JANE, designed by P i e t B o o n,was a chapel in a military hospital. Can you imagine…
{Garden Inspiration} Vanderbilt Mansion & Garden
When I was in Hyde Park with a writer’s group in late May, my beloved tagged along and we happily toured some local treasures including…
I Won an Ikea Contest!
Ikea recently crowned me one of their winners in the TOGETHER WE EAT contest where I submitted my story and recipe for Swedish Pancakes. To get…
My Home Renovation: Hello Lovely Fixer Upper {week 4}
Have you seen me? Yep, that was me in week 4, staggering down the cereal aisle with deep purple undereye circles, roots overdue for their touch-up,…
My Home Renovation: Hello Lovely Fixer Upper {week 2}
Oh guys. Guys. I’m moody and tired. Send beer. All that manic energy from week one? Gone, baby, gone. So it was a major blessing…
