Decorating STAIRS: Creative Ideas & Paint Colors
Trying to focus on finishing details here at home since they make such a difference yet tend to be slow going when you’re me. We…
Leanne Ford Style: Restraint, Effortlessness & Warmth
Leanne Ford remains hesitant to acknowledge her brilliance and describes her style as warm, easy and minimalistic-ish. But that humility belies what we all recognize…
Banquettes & Breakfast Nook Design Inspiration
They can be so cozy and wonderful for gathering a small group in the kitchen. If you are planning to renovate or build, maybe you’ll…
Hello Lovely’s Before and After Renovations
My husband and I have only been working on DIY home improvement and decorating for 37 years. 🙂 Although we now possess less energy, we…
Neutral Wall Paint Colors: Designers Give These a Thumbs Up …
There have been plenty of paint color themed posts this month for good reason. As a paint color consultant, I can tell you folks love…
Bathroom Redesigns are Hard: Let’s Get Inspired
Wish I had a bunch of beautiful photos of our bath, but I am taking my own sweet time and still tweaking the paint color…
Good Kitchen Colors to Sample if You Love BLUE!
A lot of homeowners seem to be searching for kitchen color ideas at the moment. I suppose winter is an optimal time to begin planning…
Poem for SNOW + Snowy Poetic Interiors
If you live in the Midwest, maybe you had a snow day too. I spent mine watching SNOWFLAKES fall, writing, and remaining unplugged until this…
White Paint Colors for Kitchen Cabinets and Walls Now
It’s a brand new year, and as a paint color consultant advising homeowners daily, I have seen my share of 2024 paint color trend posts…
Painting the House White? What is the Best White Exterior …
I hear you. You’re a nervous wreck trying to decide on a white paint color your painter needed YESTERDAY. You know how important it is…
How Do Cozy White Kitchens Not Feel Too Cold? (Plus …
You’ve heard it so many times. Use plenty of texture. Warm it up with natural materials. Add a pop of color. White kitchens are still…
How Will We Create More Sanctuary-like Interiors in 2024?
I thought about hopping on the bandwagon for one of those “expect to see these interior trends in 2024” posts. Then I remembered: (1) I…
