Wednesday Weekly Wish List #186

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

Lory | Designthusiasm

1. TOP POST THIS WEEK: The most clicked link this week wasn’t a post. It was the WINTER DECOR SHOP. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t visited yet.

2. ALSO POPULAR: This time of year is always all about organizing and decluttering. Find ideas in these posts:

• The Complete Guide to Kitchen Organization
• Tame Your Space with Creative Decluttering Tips
• Refresh Your Closet with Easy Organization Ideas

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

4. This is also a great time of year to indulge in Self Care. Here are 50 Ways to Improve Your Well-being and Live a Better Life. For a cozy afternoon celebration, here are 100 Ideas for a Pretty Afternoon Tea Party.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• This delightful whimsical knit throw blanket.
• This lovely subtle floral pillow, perfect for winter.
• This double boot tray with frame to organize your entry.
• This fabulous scalloped wood cutting board.
• This artistic wood-carved intricate mango mirror.

6. TOP WINTER FASHION PICKS:

• This cozy fair isle mock neck sweater.
• This gorgeous tailored wool blend camel coat.
• This fun and timeless leopard print scarf.
• This platform shearling lace-up bootie.
• This darling jacquard heart sweater (get it now before it sells out!)

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS – Accents for a cozy living room:

• This beautiful arched-glass-front storage cabinet.
• This elegant tufted leather recliner with gorgeous lines (especially the beige color way).
• This charming bobbin leg round wood end table (in light wood).
• This wood trestle coffee table with carved pedestal base.
• This lovely two-tone wood console table.

8. WHAT I’M READING: The Velvet Hours by Alyson Richman. Inspired by the true account of an abandoned Parisian apartment, as Paris teeters on the edge of the German occupation, a young French woman closes the door to her late grandmother’s treasure-filled apartment, unsure if she’ll ever return.

9. Take advantage of January’s “white sales” while upgrading your winter retreat at home. Create a Dreamy Bedroom Oasis with Luxe White Bedding.

10. UP NEXT: Mood Boosters to Banish the Winter Blues.

1.) I recently tackled a project in one of the smallest spaces in our home, and the result has completely changed how I feel about it. With a few bold choices—like a surprising wallpaper pattern and some creative updates—it’s now one of my favorite spots. Want to see how it all came together? Click HERE!

2.) If you ​get overwhelmed when you try to shop on Amazon, and need help narrowing down the choices, take a look at the easy-to-shop sections in my Amazon Shop.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “It’s funny how we outgrow what we once thought we couldn’t live without, and then we fall in love with what we didn’t even know we wanted. Life keeps leading us on journeys we would never go on if it were up to us. Don’t be afraid. Have faith. Find the lessons. Trust the journey.” ~Marc and Angel

4.) LOVELY HOMES: Although mostly neutral, this coastal cottage home is anything but boring, and if you love a mix of colors and patterns, this Hampshire cottage will make your heart sing.

5.) If you like keeping track of decorating trends, I thought this article was a very good read. I especially liked their take on overly styled beds!

6.) Most of us don’t live in a sophisticated Georgian home, but if you look around this house, there are countless ideas that would be easy to replicate. For example, the way they placed chairs in a walkway, and then topped them with colorful pillows. Or the way they flanked the fireplace with sofas…but the sofas don’t match. Or the way they used open shelving in the kitchen. These simple yet creative touches show that thoughtful design can make any space feel both inviting and unique.

7.) THINGS I’M LOVING RIGHT NOW:

• this gorgeous set of 3 wood trays
• this blue linen table runner
• this affordable framed canvas art
• this colorful floral pillow cover
• this stunning vintage-inspired gathering basket
• this cute heart cast iron skillet

8.) One of my January chores, and one I actually enjoy, is cleaning out my bathroom drawers. Specifically, all the stale cough drops, expired medicine, and makeup. This gives me the opportunity to take inventory, and replace what’s gone or just too old. I finally pitched a few lipsticks that I had been holding on to, along with an at least 5-year-old blush. Here’s what I chose for replacements:

• MAC Cosmetics Powder Blush in Melba
• ILIA Lip and Cheek Tint in At Last
• Yves Saint Laurent Loveshine Lip Oil Stick (Color 205)

9.) If you’re in a cooking rut after the holidays, I know exactly how you feel. It’s so frustrating! Here are a couple of ideas that will help get you through:

• Small Batch Chicken Cobbler
• Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad paired with this Semi-Homemade Tomato Soup
• Baked Spaghetti

10.) Wishing everyone a wonderful week! XO

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. HOME DECOR TRENDS FOR 2025: We all love to learn about the latest trends, whether we follow them or not. Best New Decorating Trends For 2025 is filled with beautiful new ideas you will love to use in your home. And see what 12 Trends That Are Out Of Style and tell me what you think.

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

3. DECORING HELP IS ON THE WAY: Get our 5 Days To Be A Better Decorator free mini course. You can be a better and more confident decorator! Sign up and overcome your biggest decorating problems!

4. FABULOUS FINDS: I’m refreshing a few things in our home. Here’s what I’m finding…

• I just got 2 of these handsome upholstered ottomans for our living room.
• And I got this stylish lamp with a great lampshade for the Curlacue chest.
• Also, this beautiful fluted tray.
• I LOVE this chair! I would love to get a pair for the living room.
• Our dining room and living room curtains are on sale!
• I’m thinking about adding blue to our living room. Isn’t this blue lamp stunning?
• These sweet pillows would be perfect for spring.
• This one thing will elevate your kitchen.
• This marble bookshelf lamp is amazing!

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: This reimagined Farmhouse is full of Americana items and antiques. Bunny Williams is a beloved American designer. Tour her gorgeous Manhattan home. I’m a huge fan of Susanna Salk’s design sensibilities. Here’s a tour of her lovely and approachable home.

6. CURATED CLOSET:

• I love this dress for spring!
• This pea coat is not as bulky as the original and very attractive.
• These authentic jeans are so figure-friendly and come in various colors.
• This is such a lovely, complimentary boat neck sweater.
• This ribbed knit puffer jacket (three colors) is just $39.99 on sale. A must-see!
• This gorgeous cardigan is so stylish and chic.
• This gold link necklace (on sale) is the perfect finishing touch.
• This crossbody bag (on sale) will last decades. I have one and LOVE it!

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What is Chionophobia? How much of the earth’s surface is covered by snow and ice?

8. WINTER RECIPES: These easy-to-make recipes are filling and will warm you up when it’s chilly outside:

• This delicious Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a perfect winter meal.
• Make this easy Butter Topped Beer Bread to go with soup.
• I’m making Rigatoni And Meatball Soup for dinner tonight. Bobby LOVES it!
• Make these buttery Sour Cream Scones and your home will smell so delicious.

9. THIS AND THAT: If you just can’t wait for spring, you can get our Spring E-Magazine filled with beautiful images and spring ideas! Join in the fun on our Facebook page. Get tons of ideas and opportunities to give us your opinions! Feed the birds with these great ideas this winter. We have seen 21 different bird varieties so far this winter.

10. CULINARY CORNER: Italian Meatloaf is one of our family favorites! Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 broiler proof pan with cooking spray. Crush 35 saltine crackers and add to a large bowl along with 3/4 cup of milk and two eggs. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then whisk everything together. Add 1 lb ground beef, 1 lb Italian sausage, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 1 tsp finely granulated garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes to the bowl. Mix everything together with your hands and form into a loaf and transfer to the prepared pan. Pour 1 large jar of spaghetti sauce over the meatloaf to cover half of it. Use more spaghetti sauce if needed. Cover the pan with foil and bake until the inside of the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees, about 1-1 1/4 hours. Remove from the oven and sprinkle 1 cup of fontina cheese over the top of the meatloaf and broil for 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Rest the meatloaf for 15 minutes and serve.

ANSWER TO #7: Chionophobia is the fear of snow and being trapped by snow. 12 percent of the earth’s surface is covered by snow and ice. Now you know!