Wednesday Weekly Wish List #192

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

Lory | Designthusiasm

1. NEW THIS WEEK: The Spring Decor Shop is open!! Be sure to visit and take a peek at what’s coming for spring. The shop is divided into 8 categories and as the season progresses, I will be adding new items (but if you really love something, I would grab it now before it sells out).

2. TOP POSTS THIS WEEK: I’m starting to work on transitioning my home into spring. We’re not talking full-on bunnies or chicks here, but an early look at how the transitional process may begin:

• Awaken Your Winter Home with Transitional Spring Decor Ideas
• Spring Decor Ideas and Trends

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

4. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I also shared:

• This collection of DIY Spring Wreath Ideas to make now.
• How to Update Your Homestyle to Fit Your Current Lifestyle
• This Elegant French Inspired Back Entry Foyer
• This Pretty Spring Tablescape for St. Patrick’s Day

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• This stunning lavender herb wreath.
• This refreshing embroidered botanical pillow.
• These chic faux dogwood stems – set of 3.
• These charming resin and crystal bird figurines.
• This lovely etched glass candle in framboise & tangerine.

6. TOP FASHION PICKS- denim and floral:

• These perfect spring jeans – high waist, flare, lots of washes.
• This iconic floral print long sleeve shirtdress.
• This must-have floral oversize button-up shirt.
• This super-cute long sleeve belted denim shirtdress.
• My personal fave: these ab-fab floral platform sneakers.

**And the hottest trend of the week: raw hem high waist crop barrel leg jeans!

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS – stylish, affordable & efficient storage:

• This wonderful storage bench with drawers and wicker baskets.
• This fabulous long console buffet with doors and drawers.
• This chic tall accent cabinet with rattan doors.
• This lovely rustic 2 -drawer file cabinet.
• This simply elegant kitchen baker’s rack with doors.

8. WHAT I’M READING: I’ve returned to fiction after a few months of reading non-fiction and watching documentaries. I just started Educated by Tara Westover and I’m thoroughly engrossed! (I guess technically it’s not fiction since it’s actually a memoir – about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD.)

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: Loving this elegantly appointed gorgeous bedroom. These stunning powder rooms are dark and dramatic, but not one bit depressing. Such a beautiful springy vibe in this cheerful sunroom.

10. UP NEXT: French-inspired spring decor.

Ann | On Sutton Place

1.) Life feels so much better when home is a place of comfort and ease. Discover how simple living can transform your homemaking routine, and help you focus on what truly matters in your own life.

2.) FEATURED AMAZON SHOP SECTION: I just updated my Kitchen Favorites, so check it out HERE!

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything.” (I’m not certain who said this, but wanted to share anyway!)

4.) HOME TOURS:

• See Cottagecore at its best in this Westchester home that’s filled with thrifted finds.
• A spring home tour that’s neutral and very pretty.
• A Vancouver family home filled with timeless character.

5.) Take a look at this collection of ideas to bring some modern cottage charm to your entryway, and perfectly blend rustic charm with contemporary style.

6.) Although a few years old, I fell in love with this small bedroom refresh. The homeowner came up with a new layout, painted a bed, and added touches of blue.

7.) EARLY SPRING DECOR:

• this framed wall art featuring a lemon branch
• this tall and stately ceramic vase
• this spring into summer berry floral wreath
• this stunning set of white dessert plates
• the Rifle Paper Co. Willowberry wallpaper in my laundry room (5 color choices)
• this hefty knitted throw blanket in four colors

8.) READER FAVORITES:

• This Fresh Citrus Salad that’s made with a kaleidoscope of citrus fruits and features an orange vinaigrette.
• A bright, moist, and irresistibly delicious recipe for Lemon Loaf.
• This sweet Easter Bunny Nest that can be assembled in no time, and on a budget.

9.) RECENT FASHION FINDS:

• this cheerful and very cute yellow tee
• and the matching jacket
• these bunion-friendly casual black slides
• these white denim ankle pants (I went up a half size so they would be a little loose, and they are so comfortable.)
• this scuba knit top in three soft colors (I have the gray and love it.)

10.) WHAT I’M WORKING ON: The Ultimate Guide to Spring, an updated collection of my Favorite Faux Flowers, and a Cherry Cream Cheese Danish recipe. XO

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. SPRING DECORATING: It’s been a snowy winter here, but I’m starting to bring spring indoors. Two of my favorite ways to do this are by FORCINGSPRING BRANCHES and RE-POTTING SPRING BULBS. These little touches are so easy to do, adding fresh color and a hint of the season to our home!

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

3. CHANGE THE WAY YOU DECORATE FOR SPRING: Decorate smarter- get 5 spring decorating tips designers LOVE to help you decorate your home for spring! Get our 3-DAY SPRING DECORATING GUIDE. Sign up HERE.

4. FABULOUS FINDS: Spring Home Refresh…

• This woven scalloped woven bowl for spring decorating- on sale.
• This Nancy Myers-style kitchen island. So beautiful!
• Large textural plastic lined woven planter for spring planting.
• This hand painted, whitewashed pot/vase. LOVE- on sale!
• This Chai colored spring lumbar pillow.
• This large glazed ceramic bowl with handles.
• This cozy, beautiful armchair– my new favorite!
• This pretty crackle glazed footed vase.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Make sure to visit this reimagined 200-year-old farmhouse and these historic homes filled with southern style and bohemian flair. I love seeing how people decorate small spaces- here’s a beautiful, light, and airy NYC apartment with many ideas to use in your home.

6. CURATED CLOSET: Spring Classics

• This denim shirtdress is one of my favorites!
• This blast from the past button-front skirt.
• This tank top with a built-in bra.
• These wear everywhere, smooth-fit cropped jeans.
• This sweet pintucked ruffled shirt.
• These white, no-stain pull-on crop jeans.
• This classic jean jacket in pretty spring colors.
• I love this no-iron linen shirt– so versatile and in a few pretty colors!

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: Who was the only president to sign the Constitution? What president named the White House?

8. THIS AND THAT: We all make decorating mistakes. They are so frustrating, but they also are great teachers! See 65 of the most common decorating mistakes and how to fix them. If you have a small kitchen, you will love this clever and attractive kitchen remodel. This yellow cake recipe can be made into lemon poppy seed cake, chocolate cake, and many more variations. Plus, get 10 frostings for the cake. Yum! Now is the best time to create a spring wreath for your front door. This creative spring wreath will have everyone looking!

9. CULINARY CORNER: Tortellini Soup – It’s still cold outside, but I’m bringing a little spring warmth inside with this cozy and delicious soup. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 small diced onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks until soft. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds. Add 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes and 4 cups chicken stock. Season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir in 1 (9-ounce) package fresh or frozen cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions. Add 2 cups baby spinach and let it wilt. Turn off the heat and stir in ½ cup heavy cream (optional) and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with BEER BREAD or SWEET CREAM CORN BREAD FROM A BOX MIX.

10. THE LAST WORD: No matter what the weather, celebrate spring by making something for your home. Create a CHARMING SPRING DOUGH BOWL or an early SPRING WREATH for your front door now so they will be ready when you start decorating for the new season.

ANSWER TO #7: James Madison was the only president to sign the Constitution. Theodore Roosevelt officially named the White House. Before that, it was called the President’s Palace, the President’s House, and the Executive Mansion. He was also the first president to ride in a car.