Wednesday Weekly Wish List #202

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. SUMMER PREVIEW: Get ready for the upcoming season with these inspiring posts. 9 Things To Do For Summer Now shares easy ideas to decorate for summer. Using Summer Annuals And Perennials To Decorate Indoors shows you how to bring the beauty of the season inside. And 5 Best Small Space Gardening Ideas offers simple ways to style your porch, patio, and garden spaces.

2. AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks and the new lamp in the image above in my Amazon Shop.

3. SUMMER IDEA BOOK: Get our beautiful 16-page printable, 100 Easy Summer Decorating Ideas And More, filled with inspiration, tips, and ideas to help you create a fresh and inviting summer home.

4. FABULOUS FINDS:

• This long blue lumbar pillow for your summer bed or sofa.
• This graceful rattan vase is another lovely addition to your summer home.
• This acacia wooden bench and this black bench are perfect for outdoor spaces.
• 20-piece bamboo handle flatware.
• This set of 2 gourd-shaped lamps. I have these in my living room.
• This round-footed ceramic vase. LOVE!
• Our outdoor sofa on sale.
• This gorgeous dining cabinet in three colors.
• This fringed-edged pillow I got in green.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: With the coming summer season in mind, this coastal home is full of ideas to incorporate into your home. Visit this warm and inviting home in Austin filled with vintage finds, and discover another well-appointed home that you’ll love, infused with historic charm.

6. CURATED CLOSET:

• The cutest and chic summer wicker purse.
• This is my lightweight summer jacket. So pretty!
• This stylish Apple Watch band – Love!
• This pretty wear-everywhere summery dress.
• The perfect summer weight drawstring jeans.
• This gorgeous summer maxi dress and this blue and white one.
• This sweet pintuck chambray dress.
• This beautiful gauze embroidered tunic top.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What was Times Square originally called? How many seconds are in a year?

8. THIS AND THAT: This fun Pounded Flower craft. Want to plant beautiful hydrangeas in pots and urns? This post will show you how. Here’s the paint-by-number art that I just got as a summer project.

9. CULINARY CORNER: Southern Breakfast Meatballs: Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil. In a large bowl, combine 32 ounces bulk pork sausage, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup diced yellow onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Shape the mixture into 1½-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until the mixture turns light golden. Gradually whisk in 1½ cups 2% milk, stirring until smooth. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon black pepper and ¾ teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, whisking often, until the gravy thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the sausage balls hot with the creamy gravy spooned over the top or served on the side for dipping.

10. THE LAST WORD: Behind every beautifully decorated home is a closet you should never open.

ANSWER #7: Times Square was originally called Longacre Square. There are 31,557,600 seconds in a year. Now you know!

Lory | Designthusiasm

1. READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK: Continuing with our spring theme of inspiring house tours, visit this stunning Rustic Chic French-inspired Home.

2. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared:

• This Kitchen Remodel on a Budget (without removing cabinets) outlining the two phases of our kitchen renovation, plus styling ideas.
• Tips for how to Get a Vintage Look on a Budget by Mixing Real and Faux.
• This DIY for Upgrading a Poorly Painted Reproduction Chest of Drawers.

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

4. TOP SEASONAL POSTS:

• These Cheerful and Colorful Patio Ideas for Relaxing at Home.
• These 10 Ways to Make Mother’s Day Unforgettable by adding joy, luxury and a touch of unexpected pleasure.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• This cheerful lemony spring/summer wreath
• This beautiful embroidered lightweight curtain
• This chambray artisan handcrafted vase
• This enchanting scalloped wire urn planter
• These serene outdoor throw pillows

6. TOP FASHION PICKS | summer dresses:

• This classic A-line button-back linen dress
• This lovely tie front linen shirtdress
• This vibrant print flutter sleeve dress
• This airy gauze tiered maxi dress goes from beach to party
• This A-line printed halter maxi dress

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS | Patio Furniture:

• This sectional loveseat set has a great look for a great price.
• This wonderful pair of outdoor wicker club chairs has a luxe vibe.
• This lovely wicker patio chat set includes 5 pieces and is very affordable.
• If you prefer a single outdoor sofa, this one is awesome.
• This chic teak dining set rounds out the package.
• This classic flat-weave bordered outdoor rug

8. WHAT I’M READING: I’m adding books faster than I can read them, but just added The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a twisty, atmospheric mystery about a girl who goes missing at summer camp, and the secrets it unearths in her powerful family.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: A look at the century old castle Chip and Joanna Gaines renovated with rich wood tones, this sophisticated Tribeca loft that was once a dance club, this wonderfully complex project from Studio McGee mixing traditional and modern.

10. UP NEXT: Summer decorating ideas.

Ann | On Sutton Place

1.) If you’re new here, welcome! At the end of each month, I send out free digital calendars for your phone and desktop or laptop, along with links to everything I shared over the past few weeks, just in case you missed something. I know how easy it is for inboxes to get overwhelming! I would love to personally invite you to join my email list and enjoy these calendars, along with a little inspiration each month.

2.) FEATURED SHOP SECTION: One of my favorite decor accessories is the large neutral bowl pictured above. Click HERE to shop my collection of favorite bowls on Amazon.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “This is a beautiful day to be your own biggest fan. You are the only person who knows every detail of the path you took to make it so far.”
~Michell C. Clark

4.) See how Georgian decorating and a wonderful approach to color has created a soft, rich feel in this charming London flat. I love the simple gallery wall over their sofa, and the perfect way they combined red and blue.

5.) FLORAL DECOR FOR SUMMER:

• this charming 100% cotton quilt + sham set
• this budget-friendly bright and colorful pillow cover
• this floral pitcher with a stunning gold handle
• this darling set of melamine dinner plates
• this William Morris wall art in two sizes
• this just-right-for-summer floral doormat
• this full and beautiful summer wreath

6.) BEST SALAD DRESSING EVER: 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, dash of salt + pepper. Put all ingredients in a jar and shake until mixed. Delicious!

7.) Tour this circa-1886 five-bedroom home called Argyll Farm that features a simple and welcoming front porch, and keeps the original charm of the farmhouse while reimagining it for modern family life.

8.) LATEST RECIPES:

• Fresh strawberries and a crunchy topping make this beautiful strawberry crisp recipe perfect for family dinners or potlucks. It’s quick to make and very simple!
• This easy pasta salad recipe is the perfect side dish for a summer picnic or gathering! Uses all fresh ingredients, and can be made a day ahead.

9.) Summer is meant to be savored, and this collection of simple ideas will help you make the most of the season. From small moments at home to easy ways to enjoy the outdoors, these tips are all about embracing a slower pace and soaking up everything summer has to offer.

10.) Stay tuned for fresh and new summer content coming soon!