Wednesday Weekly Wish List #163

Your weekly dose of new ideas, helpful hints, favorite items, and tidbits of wisdom…from a trio of lifestyle bloggers who love to share! 

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going to happen.” ~Alan Watts

4.) See the before and after images of this Nashville condo that was transformed into a charming and welcoming home, and then tour the indoor and outdoor spaces of this colorful Nantucket cottage.

5.) THINGS FOR THE HOME:

• this handy portable picnic table
• this rustic console table that could also be a kitchen island
• this super cute houndstooth rug (just ordered it)
• this stunning neutral campaign ottoman
• this gorgeous Acacia wood bowl
• this fresh and crisp grain sack inspired pillow cover
• this cozy cable knit throw blanket

6.) Do you wish that you could easily add more veggies to your diet? Try this Ultimate Veggie Sandwich that looks healthy and delicious!

7.) EASY BAKED CHICKEN: Cover a baking sheet with foil. Add chicken tenders, or chicken breasts that have been sliced in two the long way. Generously brush each piece of chicken with Ken’s Steakhouse Honey Mustard salad dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chiffonade some fresh basil leaves, and sprinkle on top of the tenders. (Basil is optional.) Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Let sit a few minutes before slicing. Make extra for salads, tacos, or casseroles.

8.) Another great summer recipe is this zucchini lasagna. Replacing the pasta with zucchini in this recipe makes a delicious, easy-to-assemble, gluten-free dish for family meals.

9.) Talbot’s Sale: 25% off your entire order.

• this feminine floral lace trim top
• my favorite denim button front shirt
• these black and ivory houndstooth ankle pants
• this embroidered crewneck sweatshirt
• these cuffed everyday relaxed jeans

10.) Tomorrow marks the first day of August. Enjoy every minute!

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. LATE SUMMER INTO EARLY FALL: You might not be wishing for fall right now like I am, but it’s good to think about all the cozy and easy ways to decorate your home. Here are a few favorite posts full of summer into fall ideas:

• Decorating With Sunflowers will give you ideas for using these quintessential summer into fall flowers in your home.
• The Smart Girl’s Guide To Early Fall Decorating is a must-read for a very easy plan to decorate for early fall.
• Hydrangeas are big, showy flowers perfect for early fall decorating. Learn how To Dry Hydrangeas The Easy Way and use them all year.

2.  AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks.

3. FALL INSPIRATION: Don’t miss our free 36-page Fall Inspiration Idea Book—it’s your guide to simple, cozy fall decorating!

4. FAVORITE FINDS THIS WEEK:

• A new lamp is a facelift for a room. This one is so attractive and reasonably priced.
• This versatile rug I’m thinking about getting for our foyer.
• This vanilla cream stoneware canister with a lid. It would also make a great container for greens or flowers.
• This handsome swivel chair.

• This perfect-for-fall wooden planter bowl.
• This antiqued glass panel mirror I have in my living room.
• This beautiful hand-tufted rug I just got for our dining room.
• I LOVE this textural basket with a lid. Very reasonably priced.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOME TOURS: Fall at the Chris Loves Julia home is understated and serene. Country style is a big trend style right now. See three country-style homes with a cozy, lived-in feel, and tour four Long Island-designed homes; the first home is my all-time favorite

6. EASY SUMMER CORN CHOWDER: Cook 6 slices of bacon in a Dutch Oven until crisp. Set bacon aside, leaving 2 TBS of drippings in the pot. Sautee 1/2 onion and 1/2 cup of celery until tender. Add 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes, 1 tsp thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 2 cups of chicken stock. Simmer for about 8 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Add 3 cups of fresh corn and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the pot, whisking it in. Let everything come to a boil and reduce to simmer for 2 minutes. Remove the bay leaf (discard). Whizz 2 cups of the soup in a blender. Add the blended chowder back into the pot. Crumble the bacon into the soup, stir, and serve. Stop back on the blog tomorrow for a Fresh Corn Salad recipe.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What was the tiny pocket in the front of jeans originally made to hold? Why do Disney characters like Micky Mouse, Minie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pinnochio wear gloves?

8. WHAT TO WEAR:

• This classic boatneck tee.
• These black and white wide-leg crop pants.
• I love this white crocheted sweater.
• These classic girlfriend crop jeans.
• This beautiful cream sweater jacket with black trim. Perfect with the crop pants above.

9. ANOTHER CORN RECIPE: If you don’t want to take corn off the cob but still love the taste of summer corn, try Sweet Cream Corn Cornbread made with a box of Jiffy Cornbread Mix. It’s the perfect easy side dish!

10. STAY CONNECTED: You can follow StoneGable on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Be a part of our friendly, creative community!

ANSWER TO #7: The tiny pocket in the front of jeans was originally made to hold a pocket watch. Some Disney characters wear gloves to keep animation simple.

Lory | Designthusiasm

1. FEATURED POSTS: It’s quite simple to update you home while maintaining your style and personal taste. See how in these Small Living Room Ideas with Relaxed Elegance. If you love modern French style, be sure to check out The Ultimate Guide to Buying French Country Furniture.

2. AMAZON PICKS: here are this week’s favorites from Amazon.

3. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared these Small Patio Decor Ideas, this Home Bath Spa to Indulge in a Luxury Bath, how to Personalize Your Home with Decorative Hardware & Trim and this Summer Into Fall Transitional Tablescape.

4. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $50:

• these pretty faux pompon mum flowers
• these gorgeous tortoise glass candles
• this antiqued brass leaf bowl-object
• this relaxed scalloped edge rectangular seagrass tray

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $100:

• this eye-catching rattan wrapped jug bottle
• these vintage bird and botanical giclee art prints
• this soulful earthy floral embroidered pillow
• this textured sweater knit pine green throw blanket

6. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $200:

• this rounded handle terracotta vase with an old-world finish
• this lovely faux floral hydrangea wreath
• this warm-toned block print paisley shower curtain
• these French-inspired rectangular baguette baskets (set of 2)

7. WHAT I’M READING: Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan is a wonderful WWII era book that takes place in Italy, a milieu of the war that we don’t usually get to read about. I found the book fascinating for that aspect, in particular, in addition to the story that was inspired by real-life events.

8. FASHION PICKS: Let’s look at transitional jackets, those lightweight pieces that will ward off air-conditioning, and as the weather changes, take you into fall.

• This relaxed denim jacket
• This cropped crocheted knit jacket
• This twill boyfriend blazer
• This denim lady jacket
• This patch pocket short coat

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: Here are some of the best laundry room ideas on the web. Absolutely loving this brilliant selection of bathrooms to inspire! This lovely home is warm and inviting with an updated look, but timeless design.

10. UP NEXT: Fall decor trends for the new season…