Wednesday Weekly Wish List #174

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

WELCOME TO THE WISH LIST!

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. CHRISTMAS TRENDS THIS YEAR: Have you started thinking about Christmas yet? With just 71 days to go until the big day, it’s the perfect time to check out the Christmas 2024 Decorating Trends. There’s something for everyone this year! And I find one trend adorable but a bit silly!

2. AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks in my Amazon Shop.

3. CHRISTMAS PRINTABLE: Grab your 99 Merry Ideas To Decorate Your Home For Christmas. It’s a free, colorful, idea-filled printable to help you.

4. FABULOUS FINDS THIS WEEK: A mish-mosh of the prettiest things!

• This gorgeous and versatile ribbed glass canisters.
• My slow cooker died, so I got this one—it has several modes, even a sous vide mode!
• LOVE the simple lines of this lovely coffee table.
• This set of 4 stunning Thanksgiving salad plates.
• The best gift to give a hostess when you are a Thanksgiving guest. This set I wish I had on my table.
• This versatile white terracotta urn with lid.
• What a Buy! Set of 4 scalloped goblets, under $20.00
• This tailored swivel chair.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Tour this cozy and welcoming classic American four-square home and stop by four bungalows on Long Island. I love bungalows for their charming look. Then, enjoy a garden designer’s Victorian home and garden.

6. FALL AND THANKSGIVING INSPIRATION: This is my favorite time of the year. Get inspired with 8 Cozy Ways To Warm Up Your Fall Kitchen, 60+ Thanksgiving Table Ideas You Will Love, and a Thanksgiving Coffee Bar.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACT: When was Thanksgiving originally celebrated? What were the first Jack-O-Lanters made from?

8. COZY FALL CLOSET: Classic, comfortable, and understated fall clothing.

• THE perfect 5-pocket tote with brown straps for fall.
• This denim boyfriend shirt will be the most versatile item in your closet.
• This tweed sweater jacket is perfect for fall into winter as an outside layer.
• If you get one splurge this fall, here it is. On sale and 20% off when you sign up.
• The most comfortable pair of jeans.
• This wrap-style sweater is so versatile and is on sale.
• These walking shoes are comfortable and on sale.
• Turtlenecks are so popular now. Here’s a soft one in lots of colors on sale.

9. FACEBOOK FUN: I’d love for you to join us on Facebook! I’ve given my page a fresh update, turning it into a fun and interactive space where you can share your thoughts on a variety of interesting and fun topics.

10. CULINARY CORNER: Stuffed Acorn Squash With Sausage: Preheat oven to 400°. Cut 2 acorn squash in half with a sharp knife from stem to end. Scoop out the seeds and stringy core. Arrange the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tsp. olive oil. Salt and pepper. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove squash when the inside is fork tender and set aside. Reduce heat to 375°. While the squash is baking, heat 2 TBS olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook 2 links of Italian sausage, casing removed. Brown the meat and crumble for 3 minutes. Add 8 oz. of finely diced cremini mushrooms, 1 small diced onion, 1 chopped apple (Peel on or off), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 2 minced cloves of garlic to the pan and cook until the mushrooms have given up their liquid and it cooks off, about 8 minutes. When the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch wall around the acorn. Put the scooped squash into the meat mixture with 1 TBS finely chopped fresh sage and 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese. Mix to combine. Mound the ingredients in the acorn squash and sprinkle with another 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy!

ANSWER TO #7: Historians feel Thanksgiving was originally celebrated in mid-October, similar to the Canadian Thanksgiving. The first Jack-O-Lanterns were made from turnips or potatoes. Now you know!

Lory | Designthusiasm

1. This is a great time of year to stock up on hostess gifts for all the upcoming events and parties you will be attending. This list of pretty gifts, updated each year, is always a favorite among readers. Be sure to check it out (even if it’s to find a few items for yourself!)

2. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared:

• This guide with tips for Room Layout and Furniture Placement 
• This affordable Bathroom Remodel without Removing the Vanity
• These Updated Family Room Ideas for Style and Practicality
• And these Creative Solutions for Refining Your Home Office Decor

3. AMAZON PICKS: here are this week’s favorites from Amazon, plus the weekly featured outfit.

4. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• This adorable set of wood cottages
• This lovely French ceramic crock
• This delightful mango wood tray with scalloped edge
• This found reclaimed wood decorative rolling pins – set of 4

5. FASHION PICKS:

• This printed floral sheer long sleeve blouse
• This sheer leopard-print shirt in crinkle chiffon
• This soft but heavyweight wide leg sweater pants
• This double-breasted relaxed herringbone tweed jacket

6. COTTAGE CORE FURNITURE DEALS:

• This charming rustic 7-drawer dresser
• This sweet sage green accent cabinet
• This wonderful deconstructed accent chair
• This warmly weathered coffee table
• This reclaimed wood decorative pedestal table

7. Are you thinking about Thanksgiving yet? My favorite way to adorn a table, especially during the fall season, is with a brimming over dough bowl. Take a peek at this table for ideas for your next holiday dinner.

8. WHAT I’M READING: I might be late to the party, as this one is from a few years ago, but I absolutely loved Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things. I’m always fascinated by moral dilemmas.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: This stunning Greek revival home featuring a warm palette and quiet sophistication. This elegant mix of rustic with modern is the epitome of fall.

10. UP NEXT: Holiday Decor Trends.

Ann | On Sutton Place

1.) If your decor needs a refresh but you’re on a budget, don’t worry…there are plenty of affordable ways to update your space. I’ve put together 10 easy, budget-friendly tips, from smart shopping to choosing the perfect paint colors. I hope these ideas inspire you to create a home that feels uniquely yours.

2.) If you like to plan ahead, I put together a collection of my favorite holiday products from Amazon. Take a look HERE.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.”
~Mark Twain

4.) FAVORITE FINDS FOR THE HOME:

• this gorgeous set of earthenware bowls
• this set of flameless pillar candles
• this earthy hand-loomed neutral rug with almost 1400 reviews
• this go-anywhere set of candleholders available in 8 colors
• this stunning wicker basket with handles
• this tall and stately table lamp with a lovely cotton shade

5.) INSPIRING PLACES: see this home in Minnesota that features a herringbone floor and a huge kitchen island, and tour this charming and pretty thatched home in Wiltshire.

6.) If you love vintage decor, you may find this article interesting. I enjoyed it very much, and I’m happy to see that some of these trends are coming back!

7.) FASHION FAVORITES:

• the most clicked link from last week
• the cutest quilted barn vest I’ve ever seen
• I just got this comfortable top and I love it
• and I splurged on this fun vest to go with it
• this easy-to-wear open front cardigan

8.) MORE INSPIRATION: here is an idea for a simple mantel that will take you all the way to Thanksgiving, and this cozy fall home tour has easy ideas you can use in your own home.

9.) I’m working on few new recipes, but here is what’s trending right now: this recipe for Jiffy Cornbread Casserole is the most popular dish on my site, this easy Apple Salad takes just a few minutes to make, and these Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies have been a hit with everyone!

10.) If you were in the path of Helene or Milton, I cannot imagine what you are going through. You have been in my thoughts and prayers every day. XO