Wednesday Weekly Wish List 105: Favorites, Ideas and Little Pleasures

In this post: Wednesday Weekly Wish List is the place to find recommendations and ideas, personal favorites and little pleasures that will add a bit of joy to your life.⇒

Welcome to another week of the Wednesday Weekly Wishlist, a place for a little midweek inspiration! We invite you to click the links and explore what’s enchanting us right now. Enjoy!

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1.) Modern farmhouse design is all about creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and the right fabric choices will make all the difference. I’ve broken it down into 5 basic types, and it’s super easy!

2.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Plant seeds of gratitude. Cultivate a garden of love. Nourish with sprinklings of grace.” ~Julie Parker

3.) THINGS TO INSPIRE: these small-town cottages that are classic + quaint, endless ideas from inside Sarah Richardson’s rental cottage, amazing before + after porch makeovers, and 12 charming granny flat designs. 

4.) Are you wishing for more organization to make your life easier? Here are a few suggestions: I have these small modular storage bins all over our house, and this set of 2 large drawers is perfect for organizing under the bathroom or kitchen sink. These food storage containers will organize your pantry in no time, and these budget-friendly hyacinth boat baskets can be used for just about anything. 

5.) RANDOM GOOD THINGS: this BLT macaroni salad looks delish, you’ll never guess which Marie Callender’s pie is the best, our family recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce is easy and so good, the before + after pics of this farmhouse kitchen are truly stunning, and here is all the scoop on cooking a sweet potato in the microwave. 

6.) RESHARE: If you need inspiration for a garden shed makeover, look no further. This garden shed is not only beautiful, it’s so functional. There’s even a bin for their potting soil! P. S. When we lived on Sutton Place, I had a garden shed that needed a makeover. See how it turned out HERE! 

7.) WHAT I’M WATCHING: Season 7 of Outlander is back on Starz, The Gardener and She Said on Amazon Prime. “Feel Good” movies playing right now on Netflix: The Best of Me, Bennett’s War, Rescued by Ruby, Summerland, Lost Husband, and A Beautiful Life. 

8.) Are you wishing for something to wear this summer that’s comfortable and cute at the same time? Take a look at my summer loungewear collection…you will definitely find something you love!

9.) Wishing everyone a beautiful week! XO

1). Did you see the scrumptious Strawberry Lemon Pound Cake With Lemon Glaze I made last week? It’s one of the best quick breads I’ve ever made. I used field-fresh strawberries, but this cake can be made with any fruit. Cherries are in season right now, so I’m making this recipe with them. This recipe can be made with what you probably have in your pantry! 

2. Quick And Easy Summer Recipe: Leftover spaghetti noodles can be transformed into the most delicious lunch or dinner. Mix 8 oz of leftover spaghetti noodles with 1 cup of shredded red cabbage and 1 cup of shredded carrots, a bunch (6-8) green onion thinly sliced, 1/2 cup peanuts, 2 TBS sesame seeds, and a handful of torn basil leaves. Make the dressing in a mason jar: 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar, 2 TBS vegetable oil, 2 heaping TBS peanut butter, 1 clove of garlic finely minced, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste, and shake. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti and toss. Enjoy!

3. Amazon Summer Finds: go HERE to see all the pretty and interesting things I’ve found for you at Amazon!

4. Decorating School: Do you like neutral decor? 7 Designer Secrets For Decorating With Neutrals is the newest Decorating School post on the blog. Learn the tips and secrets interior designers know to decorate your home! I’ve broken down these concepts into easy-to-understand, repeatable processes you can use in your home. 5 Steps For Finding Your Unique Style is all-new and will take you step by step to discover your true style, which may not be the style your home is right now!

5. Decor Crush This Week: 

Under $100: this beautiful neutral check pillow that everyone needs for their home, this antique metal tray I’m obsessed with (on sale), a seriously pretty lidded casserole dish, this red, white, and blue pack of summer dishtowels, this almost real potted orchid, this pretty neutral floral pillow, this white handmade ceramic bowl, and this attractive side table.

Under $250-ish: this 3-piece conversation patio set, these gorgeous made to order drapes, this beautiful neutral rug, this swoop arm blue and white accent chair, and this lightweight quilt. 

Worth The Splurge: this gorgeous 3-drawer chest, this stunning glass front accent cabinet, this queen-size bed I am in love with, this entertainment center, this neutral swivel rocker, and my glass front cabinet.

6. Beautiful Homes And More: This cozy and pretty Cape Cod Home, this gorgeous style Hampton home in Australia, a fabulous video about home decor mistakes and how to fix them (a must-see).

7. Fun And Interesting Facts: Where did the name summer originate? What animals are all left-handed?

8. Summer Reads: Becoming Marie Antoinette by Juliet Grey, Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance, The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah (anything by Kristen Hannah), Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Girls all by Martha Hall Kelly.

9. Summer Must-Haves: readers favorite tunic (I have it in blue and white), this sleeveless chambray shirt, love these denim cropped pants, this canvas striped tote, another chic summer tote/handbag, pretty beach cover up, white beach dress cover up (so pretty), classic black bathings suit with tummy control, and black and white pull on crop pants, and 

10. Best For You: Sometimes, we need to rethink our routines. Are they working for us? Are they healthy? This might help- check out 12 Healthy Morning Habits To Cultivate and 7 Tips For A Healthy Nighttime Routine.

Answer to #7: Summer comes from the old English word “sumor” meaning to gather. Panda bears are all born left-handed.

1. I love mixing antiques with modern. It’s a great fresh way to update my French inspired decor so that it’s no longer old school French Country from the 1980’s, but yet still gives me the opportunity to surround myself with things I love. Here are 5 affordable room makeovers which show how I modernized my traditional French Country rooms.

2. FASHION PICKS: The summer weekend capsule – this oversized button down shirt, these cropped white jeans (on sale), this classic jersey tank top, this great fitting nautical striped tee (on sale), these perfect linen blend Bermuda shorts, this flattering swim suit and this best-selling slide sandal (on sale). Bring it all in this great affordable tote, then use it for the beach. Throw in these tortoise shell sunglasses and you’re good to go.

3. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared 50 summer “staycation” ideas for taking time off at home, these floral vignette ideas for summer entertaining, this simple but elegant powder room makeover, and this summer tablescape with colorful mason jar flowers.

4. FURNITURE DEALS: Have you checked out Wayfair’s BIG furniture sale with up to 50% off? For one week only you can score epic deals. Here are some of my top picks: this fabulous upholstered living room chair, this gorgeous mango wood sideboard, these awesome tufted counter stools, this super comfy highly rated 6-piece sectional, and this wonderful round wood coffee table.

5. Want to update your kitchen without ripping out the cabinets? This post details how we saved a fortune on a kitchen renovation by painting the cabinets.

6. SUMMER DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $50: This lovely chambray floral bird pillow, these sweet summer faux flowers, these charming cabana beach towels, and these darling lit coastal objects.

7. SUMMER DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $100: This beautiful framed crystal wall decor, these pretty scalloped napkins, this braided round placemat set, this pretty indoor ceramic pot planter and this set of 3 antique nickel geometric vases (on Friends and Family sale!)

8. SUMMER DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $200: This stunning marble trinket box (on sale!), this elegant pearl white ginger jar, this charming scrolled door mat (get the blue for summer) and these regal carriage house lanterns.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: This lovely house tour with warm neutral tones throughout that are anything but boring, this rustic chic home that’s modern but warm and inviting, and this elegant home that’s got a note of French influence on it’s modern lines.

10. UP NEXT: Transforming the dining room…