Wednesday Weekly Wish List #204

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

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Today’s Features

Lory | Designthusiasm

1. READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK: This summer decorating guide has 50+ decor ideas, plus a FREE seasonal printable: Summer Decorating Guide: 50 Top Summer Decor Ideas.

2. TOP SEASONAL POSTS: For outdoor decor ideas, check out this Soft and Tranquil Patio Decor and Updating the Patio with a Vibrant Color Palette. For easy summer entertaining ideas, see Adding Summer Color to a White Table Setting.

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

4. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I also shared:

• This shopping guide for Where to Buy a French Farmhouse Couch.
• This DIY paint tutorial: Vintage French Painted Dresser DIY.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• These lovely coral votive candleholders
• This charming shell-shaped champagne bucket
• This refreshing spring green ginger jar
• This perfect for summer magnolia branch doormat
• This summery shell print wall art

6. TOP FASHION PICKS | Summer Accessories:

• These delightful swirled shell freshwater pearl statement earrings
• This beautiful ribbon wrapped beach tote
• These fabulous natural macrame flats
• This very affordable (Van Cleef dupe) clover necklace
• This wonderful ultra-wide brim sunhat

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS | Woven Details:

• This cane and upholstery accent chair
• This charming side table with cane shelf
• This best-selling cane front accent cabinet
• This round rattan drum coffee table
• This hand-woven water hyacinth accent bench

8. SMALL PLEASURE OF THE WEEK: One of the nicest things that happened to me this week was receiving this intoxicating candle from my son for Mother’s Day! How did he know?? (It’s heavenly, and comes in a beautiful glass jar that you can use after.)

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: I just love this updated rustic chic home – swipe through all 10 slides. This lovely library features a mix of styles and wonderful shelf styling. And if you’re tired of all white, but still love a rustic chic aesthetic, you’ll love this nature inspired home (swipe through).

10. UP NEXT: Summer Travel Ideas.

Ann | On Sutton Place

1.) With summer on the way, I gave our living room a quick refresh using things I already had, plus a few simple additions. Nothing major changed…just new pillow covers, a few fresh flowers, and a bit of styling on the mantel. But even those small updates made the whole space feel lighter and more seasonal. I hope it inspires you to try a few easy changes in your own home.

2.) Take a look at my Amazon shop if you are looking to refresh your own living room with fun and stylish pillow covers. Just updated with lots of new choices!

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Your diet is not only what you eat. It is what you watch, what you listen to, what you read, and the people you hang around. Pay attention to what you feed your soul, not just your stomach.” ~Found HERE.

4.) See how two Rhode Island architects transformed their Nantucket-style cottage (a former one-room schoolhouse) into the perfect fit for a family of four.

5.) RECENT BESTSELLERS:

• this pretty striped linen blouse that I love (on sale)
• this wear-anywhere black knit top (love this too)
• these Perfect Shorts – flattering, crisp, tailored
• this on-trend arched cabinet in two finishes
• this full and colorful summer wreath
• this white short sleeve jean jacket
• this bright and summery doormat

6.) SUMMER RECIPES:

• This old fashioned rhubarb cake recipe is made with simple ingredients. It’s moist, comforting, and perfect for spring or summer baking. It can also be easily adapted to make rhubarb muffins. 
• Make this chicken salad with apples for an easy lunch or a casual dinner. Pile the chicken salad on thick toast for a filling and crunchy sandwich. It’s delicious!

7.) HAVE YOU PLANTED MINT? I love having fresh mint right outside my back door. Lately, I’ve been adding it to my water, to Fresca, and to lemonade. I also enjoy using it as a garnish because it can turn an everyday dessert into something really special. Anyone can grow a mint plant…I promise! It’s a simple pleasure that I truly recommend.

8.) This is the time of year when gardens bloom, and you can fill your house with fresh flower arrangements. This guide will show you how to arrange garden flowers, and mix them with herbs. If you have lilacs, this tutorial has tips for arranging an overflowing bouquet, and also how to keep it from wilting.

9.) FUN OUTDOOR FINDS:

• this 3 piece bistro set would be perfect on any porch or patio
• this black and white set is crisp and summery
• this melamine tableware comes in 4 bright and fun colors
• if I had room for a firepit I would definitely get a Solo Stove
• these outdoor bistro chairs come in 10 colors, have great reviews, and are an excellent price!
• my favorite rustic wood garden stool

10.) Thank you all for visiting and for your friendship. I’m not sure how I would fill my days without this job, so please know how truly grateful I am to be able to share this space with you. XO

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. SUMMER IDEAS ON THE BLOG: The unofficial start to summer is only a couple of weeks away. 10 Smart Things To Do To Be Summer Ready has ideas for getting the inside and outside of your home ready for the season! In the summer, our home hosts lots of company. Summer Perks: Easy Ideas For A Company-Worthy Summer Coffee Bar will give you lots of easy, creative ideas for creating one for your company or just for you!

2. AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks, including the pretty goddess head planter in my Amazon Shop.

3. SUMMER MAGAZINE: Get our beautiful 25-page Summer E-Magazine, a curated collection of seasonal decorating inspiration, DIY projects, and home styling tips designed to help you create a fresh and inviting summer home.

4. FABULOUS FINDS: Reader’s Favorites

• This black metal wall sconce with a pleated plaid shade.
• This handsome Polywood outdoor rocking chair in various colors-gReat buy!
• This stylish ceramic lamp– I have this and LOVE it!
• This versatile indoor/outdoor metal bar cart.
• This sturdy acacia outdoor bench.
• This cotton voile summer quilt.
• This attractive and versatile upholstered ottoman.
• Set of 2 gourd lamps in the living room- on an amazing sale!

5. BEAUTIFUL HOME AND MORE: Tour this charming 1940s Kansas City home filled with vintage treasure and handmade decor. Enjoy this Summer Marathon Tour with tons of seasonal decorating, and then stop by this Dallas, Texas home filled with southern hospitality.

6. CURATED CLOSET:

• This V-neck maxi dress would flatter any figure, casual and elegant. LOVE!
• Just got this feminine breezy gauze tunic and love it!
• Last week’s favorite piece of clothing.
• These white (or blue) cotton crops are so comfy.
• This stunning block print popover.
• These pretty straight-leg crop pants-40% off.
• Drifter flag sweater-50% off.
• Must-have Oxford shirt in white for summer- on amazing sale!
• Cotton Eyelette Kimono swim coverup– on amazing sale!

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What was Memorial Day once called? What flower is worn on Memorial Day to symbolize those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country?

8. THIS AND THAT: This cute idea for a quick DIY summer lantern from a mason jar. This Southern Living Idea House is worth the visit! This post gives you chic, easy ideas that will help you decorate your kitchen countertops.

9. RHUBARB BUCKLE: The perfect recipe for in-season rhubarb. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 large egg and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in 2 cups chopped rhubarb. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted), 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle the topping over the batter. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.

10. THE LAST WORD: For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

ANSWER TO #7: Memorial Day was once called Decoration Day. It was initially a day to decorate the graves of soldiers, both Union and Confederate, who had given their lives in the Civil War. A paper poppy is worn on Memorial Day. It became the symbol of the fallen after the poem Flanders’ Field was published.