Wednesday Weekly Wish List #190

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

Today’s Features

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. SPRING IS IN THE AIR: The groundhog saw his shadow, but we all know he is an unreliable weatherman! So, if you are ready to think about spring, see 12 Nature-Inspired Decorating Ideas For Your Home. Bring a bit of green into your home with The Ultimate Guide For Growing Herbs Inside.

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

3. START DECORATING LIKE A PRO: Learn simple strategies to make any space feel polished and beautifully curated without second guessing yourself. Get our 5-Day Program To Be A Better Decorator that answers your biggest decorating questions and gives you tried-and-true solutions!

4. FABULOUS FINDS: Our favorite living room finds…

• I just got this beautiful rug for our living room. What a difference!
• These black end tables are perfect for a small-ish room. They have a little pull-out shelf for drinks.
• This pair of reasonably priced table lamps on the end tables.
• We use this rush seat bench as a coffee table, on sale. Just got another one to double up and make a larger coffee table.
• I love this lamp on the Curlacue chest. Such amazing quality for the price!
• My all-time favorite pillow. It’s indoor/outdoor.
• The white buffet is on super sale!
• The upholstered cubes that flank the white buffet.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Tour this beautiful English castle and see homes that embrace an eclectic, artistic style. Then, visit this patterned-filled home in Pennsylvania.

6. CURATED CLOSET: Staples For Early Spring

• I love these boyfriend jeans. Chic and cute!
• In case you missed last week’s favorite colorful jean jacket.
• This no-iron pink tunic boyfriend shirt– perfect for spring.
• This beautiful spring cardigan to dress up or down.
• It’s back! The gorgeous, relaxed 90s blazer.
• This ribbed boat neck tee in various colors.
• Ked’s white classic slip-on sneakers.
• This wear with everything pearl toggle necklace.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What other interesting skills did Abraham Lincoln have besides being President and a lawyer? Our first president, George Washington, was also a general and a gentleman farmer. What other occupation did he have?

8. THIS AND THAT: Banish the winter blues with 60+ Spring Decorating Ideas you can in under 15 minutes. If you want to paint a room the perfect color, see 15 timeless paint colors you’ll never tire of. Did you know you can grow chives indoors? Here’s how!

9. CULINARY CORNER: Superbowl Chex Mix: Preheat the oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of corn Chex cereal, 4 cups of rice Chex cereal, 2 cups of Fritos, 2 cups broken pretzel sticks, and 1 cup of peanuts. In a medium bowl, microwave 1 stick of butter until melted. Add 2 TBS Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp season salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder to the bowl and stir to combine. Pour the liquid over the Chex mix and gently combine. Spread the snack mix on a rimmed sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Enjoy! Go Eagles!

10. THE LAST WORD: A friend loves at all times. Prov 17:17

ANSWER TO #7: Abraham Lincoln was a champion wrestler and a bartender. George Washington owned a whiskey distillery, so he was a spirits distiller. Now you know!

Lory | Designthusiasm

1. READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK: If you’re still on a mission to get organized this year, be sure to consider these ideas for Kitchen Organization: Pretty Ways to Keep Your Counters Clear.

2. TOP RECENT POSTS – Love cozy comfort? These posts address ways to soften the home, with general decorating tips, as well as specific color ideas:

• How to Soften Your Home and Make It More Inviting
• Soft and Pretty Paint Colors for Your Home
• Dramatic Grey and Lilac Bedroom 

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

4. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I also shared:

• These 50 Ideas for Celebrating Valentines Day at Home.
• This elegant Bathroom Inspiration Using White Marble Tile.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• My latest obsession is this handmade olive oil cruet.
• This classic farmhouse pottery crock.
• This delightful bird floral pillow cover.
• This gorgeous burled wood tray (on sale!)
• This fabulous blue and white terracotta vase.

6. TOP FASHION PICKS – Of course we’re not ready for spring, but maybe just a lightening up of colors to get in the mood…

• This lovely sea foam Ugg platform slip-on.
• This gorgeous lightweight lilac cashmere V-neck sweater.
• This relaxed fit wide straight leg lightwash jean.
• This pretty mint silk button down blouse (super sale!)
• This feminine light blue cable cardigan lady jacket

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS – lighten up to get ready for spring:

• This lovely Swedish-inspired birch end table.
• This light and pretty space-conscious lingerie chest.
• This whitened solid mango wood desk.
• This charming 4-tier shelf unit bookcase.
• This perfectly refined and glamorous desk chair.

8. WHAT I’M READING: I’m continuing my uplifting morning reading with little inspirational books to keep by the bedside. Current fave is a little book called The Happiness Year: How to Find Joy in Every Season by Tara Ward.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: If you love patina and a mix of styles, you’ll love scrolling through this stunning home. My favorite homes mix modern conveniences with traditional warmth, as seen in this lovely home. While I still love my light and bright rooms, the drama of darks and lights is quite special in this beautiful home.

Ann | On Sutton Place

1.) If you’re planning a brunch, these easy recipes and ideas will help you create a delicious buffet. From savory egg dishes to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

2.) I just added a section to my Amazon Shop that features a variety of trays of all shapes and sizes. Just click the button link at the top of this page.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living.”
~Rachel Marie Martin

4.) LOOKING AHEAD TO SPRING:

• This beautiful over-sized doormat.
• This gorgeous spring wreath with great reviews.
• This blue and white ceramic pitcher.
• This set of table lamps with USB charging ports. (Love!)
• One of the prettiest vases I’ve ever seen.
• This cute rug for layering your doormat.

5.) WHAT I’M WATCHING:

• Doc on Fox (It’s the first season and so far, I love it.)
• Will Trent on ABC.
• All Creatures Great & Small on PBS.
• Miss Scarlet on PBS (I just started Season 5 and I’m a little bored, but I’m going to hang in there.)

6.) LOVELY INSPIRATION: tour this timeless and traditional new build home that looks like it’s been around for a very long time, and if you are aching for spring, tour this incredible home owned by one of my favorite bloggers.

7.) MORE REALLY GREAT FINDS:

• This darling cream and brass tea kettle.
• This classic caned accent chair.
• And the matching ottoman.
• Layer your coffee table easily with this brass footed tray.
• This set of striped swivel barrel chairs with great reviews. (I want these!)

8.) If you have a blank wall that you want to fill, take a look at the tips in this post. The author talks about frames, where to get art, and even gives a cost breakdown.

9.) It’s never too late to refresh your home with a little decluttering! A few simple changes can make a big difference in creating a more organized and peaceful space. Here are 10 easy tips to help you get started.

10.) February is here, and while spring may still feel distant, we know it’s just around the corner. Wishing you all a lovely week. XO