Is a Bathroom Reno in Your Future?
I know a little somethin’ somethin’ about such things. Especially the DIY variety. We recently gave our snowbird baths a facelift, and it wasn’t long…
Pretty Blue Kitchen Designs (From Light to Deep!)
It’s that time of year many seek paint color schemes for home. Since pretty blue kitchen designs continue to resonate, this still-at-it paint color consultant…
Coastal Inspiration from La Jolla!
Let’s revisit a breathtaking, renovated coastal home on the market in La Jolla, home to interior designer Leslie Martin (M+M Interior Design) which is sure…
COTTAGE Fans: 1889 South Carolina Tiny Home
I mentioned this sweet lil’ South Carolina tiny home in the post with white exterior paint ideas. It is a 660 sf charmer built in…
Jeffrey Dungan Architecture Favs – Part 2
If you read part one right here, it is clear my concerns about the acceptance of “real enough” are only intensifying. Whether the topic is…
Paint Scheme From a Bespoke Kitchen by Jamie Haller + Quotes
So many takeaways inspired by this amazing European-inspired and timeless bespoke kitchen by Jamie Haller. From the paint color story to the commitment to craftsmanship,…
Home as Retreat in 2026?
I’m sure you have had your share of 2026 interior design forecasts in recent weeks. Plenty of folks flock to those, yet most Hello Lovely…
Colors for Calm & Simple Neutral American Country Goodness
We are not likely to grow tired of a sea of neutral European country style goodness, yet we also leave plenty of room in our…
FANTASY Interiors ALIVE With Provocative Color
In an exquisite debut from Martin Brudnizki, My Life in Colors (Rizzoli, 2025) romances even minimalist devotees and lovers of pale tones comme moi. Drawing…
Which 2026 Kitchen Colors Will Be VIBING?
Will white kitchens increase or shrink in number in the coming year? A few forecasters predict THE CALM has arrived, and zen is now THE…
Clever Takeaways from FANTASY Design
It’s that time of year! January feels like a month of Mondays, and some of us wake hoping it’s a snow day though we are…
Demystifying Charming Cottage Kitchens
Here’s an obvious hint about the charm factor in cottage kitchens below: in most cases, a monstrous stone-topped island and wall to wall cabinetry are…
