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DESIGNTHUSIASM • ON SUTTON PLACE • STONEGABLE
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Ann | On Sutton Place
1.) There is nothing better than the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. This rustic bread recipe is easy to make, and requires just a few simple ingredients. The crust is golden, while the inside is soft and airy. If you have never made bread before, this is the perfect recipe to start with!
2.) To wander through my Amazon Shop by section: click HERE. (Just updated: the Pillows + Throws section.)
3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” ~Fred Rogers
4.) INSPIRING PLACES:
- Take a look at this home that displays a casual, coastal vibe throughout, with an effortlessly chic style that begins with a neutral palette and works its way out from there.
- Take a tour of this historic Federal-style farmhouse in Boston, a home with a rich and storied past. Despite its age, the layout was already well-suited for modern living, complemented by beautiful gardens and open land.
5.) RENOVATIONS:
- See how one couple renovated an old, ugly kitchen with handmade cabinetry and a custom design…in just four weeks.
- With not much cash but a lot of ambition, see how another couple took a destined-for-tear-down log cabin and transformed it into a cozy place to spend time with their children.
6.) COTTAGE STYLE: see how this blogger makes her cottage style home cozy, family-friendly, and functional. Warm wood tones, neutral backdrops, and easy fabrics are the key!
7.) FAVORITE FASHION FINDS:
- this super cute and flattering 3/4-sleeve tee
- my favorite girlfriend cropped white jeans
- this so slimming block stripe pullover
- this perfect-for-travel cable knit cardigan
- my all-time favorite super-casual sweatshirt
- these comfy linen-blend cropped cargo pants
- these darling buckle loafers
8.) READER FAVORITES:
- How to curate with intention by Decorating With Your Collections.
- How to keep things casual and relaxed by setting up a Sunday Brunch Buffet.
- This Cake Mix Cookie Bar recipe, passed down from my mom, is easy and delicious.
9.) FOR THE HOME:
- my basket blanket ladder (on sale)
- this stunning tufted blue and ivory rug with great reviews
- this white pedestal cake plate
- and the cake plate matches this beautiful vase
- this go-anywhere ginger jar
- this charming houndstooth rug (I got this for our entry…love it.)
10.) Even though Old Man Winter has not left Ohio, the days are getting longer, and blue skies occasionally appear. Spring is coming. Have a lovely week! XO
Yvonne | StoneGable
1. SPRING IDEAS: Do you ever think there has to be an easier way to decorate? There is! Lazy Girl’s Guide To Spring Decorating will help make spring decorating a breeze! And make this easy, pretty Forsythia Wreath for your front door for early spring.
2. AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks in my Amazon Shop.
3. SPRING IDEA PRINTABLE FOR YOU: 75+ easy-to-do ideas to help you decorate your spring home. Get your free 3-page printable HERE.
4. FABULOUS FINDS: Accent decor for your home.
- I love this versatile woven catch-all basket.
- This sweet ruffled creamer and sugar bowl.
- These beautiful copper planters.
- This fluted glass cloche with a wooden base.
- These stunning silver bowls.
- This beautiful brass wall hook (LOVE).
- This 3-section long basket.
- My favorite spring pillow.
5. BEATUFIUL HOMES AND MORE: Find interesting ways to decorate for Valentine’s Day in this beautiful Newport Beach home. Visit this amazing NYC apartment. So many tips for collecting! And this stunning, warm, and bright home in Massachusetts.
6. CURATED CLOSET: Winter into Spring
- The perfect casual spring pants.
- This chic, easy-wear dress.
- I love these slim, high-rise denim pants.
- Classic button-down denim shirt (also in other colors).
- I love the color of this sweater!
- This pretty cotton blouse in various colors.
- Most comfortable long sleeve V-neck tee shirt in various colors – worth the splurge.
- LOVE these handsome pull-on jeggings.
7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: Who are the number one recipients of Valentines? What romantic fictional character gets thousands of Valentines a year?
8. THIS AND THAT: Things to make for Valentine’s Day: Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls, Heart In Hand Berry Pies, and Valentine’s Day Flower Cones. See 15 Things Interior Designers Would Never Do. Check out all the popular 2025 decorating trends.
9. CULINARY CORNER: Chicken Eugene– I’m having a Galentine Dinner for friends this weekend and making this easy and elegant throw-back dish: Brine 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. In the bottom of a deep 9 x 13 pan, add 8 thick slices of deli ham (slices overlap). Put 8 brined chicken breasts on top of the ham. In a small saucepan, heat 1 can mushroom soup and 1/2 stick of butter and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and stir in 8oz of sour cream and 1/2 cup marsala wine. Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle 1 TBS paprika over the dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes until done.
10. THE LAST WORD: Happy Valentine’s Day! Tell someone you love them!
ANSWER TO #7: Teachers are the number 1 recipients of Valentines. Juliet from Romeo and Juliet gets thousands of Valentines sent to Verona, Italy.
Lory | Designthusiasm
1. READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK: You don’t have to be selling your house to benefit from home staging tips. Here are 20 Quick Fixes to Upgrade the House You Live In.
2. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared:
- This dramatic kitchen makeover without removing the cabinets.
- These ideas for creating a spa-like bathroom retreat with luxe touches.
- This romantic living room with blush pink accents.
3. AMAZON PICKS: here are this week’s favorites from Amazon.
4. WHAT’S ELSE IS NEW? If you’re new to painting furniture but want to give it a try, check out this DIY Chalk Painted Table Makeover Tutorial. For an upbeat “not-quite-yet-spring” table, see this one created with Vintage Dishes and a Dough Bowl Centerpiece.
5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:
- These cheerful faux yellow forsythia branches.
- This delightful lily of the valley pitcher.
- This charming French lavender floral arrangement in a pot.
- This fit-anywhere narrow rolling storage cart.
- This stunning Provence floral sheet set.
6. TOP FASHION PICKS – Some transitional pieces to wear now and take you right into spring:
- This new relaxed striped sweater lady jacket.
- This elbow-length puff sleeve crepe button-up shirt.
- These high-rise flare dark wash jeans (just wide enough to look fresh).
- These comfy lug-sole horse bit loafers.
- This sleek and modern maxi skirt (many colors and on sale!)
7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS – starting to think about spring entertaining in the dining room:
- This fabulous extendable wood top dining table.
- This lovely sleek parsons dining chair.
- This chicly rustic buffet sideboard.
- This wonderfully current dining cabinet with glass doors.
- This charming coastal farmhouse open kitchen island.
8. FAVE PRODUCT: I think I’ve shared this before, but it’s so truly incredible, I’m mentioning it again. How many times have you heard about expensive creams and wondered if they really work? This body moisturizer makes a marked difference in how your skin feels within days. I’ve never had a body moisturizer that made this much of a difference so quickly and so completely. Yes, it’s pricey, but for me, so worth it.
9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: Absolutely loving this tribute to beautifully styled bookshelves, this wonderful collection of kitchen and work spaces in the home, and if you’re itching for spring, I’ll leave you with this stunning collection of floral enhanced vignettes.
10. UP NEXT: Spring decor trends…
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