Hello Lovely Highlights: March 2024
Happy MAY to you. That means that April is a but a memory, and March? I wonder if you missed any of these March stories?…
Look, Mom: It’s Mother’s Day Goodies, Gifts and …
Have traditions in your family for Mother’s Day? For years, at our house, the tradition for us was brunch at home (Swedish pancakes and breakfast…
7 Viatera White Quartz Countertop Options to Love
My husband and I have renovated quite a few homes since the eighties so we have accumulated expertise and educated opinions. In our last three…
Surprising South of France Manse Sanctuary
It is Avignon Hôtel Particulier, also known as suites and guestrooms of the luxurious La Divine Comédie. If my humble home reveals relatively spare, simple…
Spare, Chic Serene Stockholm Inspo
Who needs square footage anyway? Lovely homes are often not stand alone houses as you’ll discover in Spare, Chic Serene Stockholm Inspo. One of my…
Viatera Quartz Counters: 4 White Colors to Consider
White quartz continues to be a popular issue here, and lots of folks have questions! If you’re shopping for solid surface counters for a kitchen…
8 French Chateau Paint Colors Inspired by Château Mireille
While the architecture, elegance, and grandeur of a French château like Château Mireille may be impossible to emulate, perhaps the interior color story is. French…
GREIGE KITCHEN: Proof It’s Timeless Not Trendy
There are kitchen renovations, and then there are HELP ME, this is so pretty, I’M BOUT TO BLOW UP M’KITCHEN renovations. Jackie, author of the…
When Everything’s Comin’ Up Roses & Encouragement When It’s …
When Everything’s Comin’ Up Roses offers peaceful glimpses of blooms in a variety of lovely interiors. I’m also including encouragement quotes. Like white roses, words…
MARY OLIVER: Lovely Words to Feed the Soul
Celebrated and beloved American poet Mary Oliver (1935-2019) is known for her profound sense of wonder and connection to nature. She claimed beauty in the…
Zen Neutral Colors for Interiors & Exteriors
If you’re after gentle, tranquil neutral paint colors to consider for your walls, trim, cabinets, furniture, doors or windows, maybe this will help. We’ll explore…
SOPRANO Quartz Countertop (Viatera) Review
Even though it has been seven or eight years since our DIY kitchen renovation for a vacation home in Arizona, I still receive questions. Time…
