Wish List 179 | Porch Decor, Black Friday Previews, Holiday Gifts + More

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. TOP POST THIS WEEK: This week I shared the first of my Holiday Gift Guides with Gifts for Him, for Her, for the Home, for the Littles, for Self Care, as well as stocking stuffers. Take a peek!

2. ALSO NEW AND POPULAR: Will you be entertaining for the holidays? Now is the time to make sure you have a great sideboard or buffet for serving, or even for simply decorating. Check out these affordable vintage-inspired Buffets & Sideboards.

3. AMAZON PICKS: All new holiday favorites from Amazon!

4. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG – We are currently in the thick of it when it comes to holiday decor, so this week I shared these Christmas posts:

• The Christmas Porch I finally got right.
• This lovely example of Cozy Christmas Cabin Decor from a show house.
• This curated group of favorite Christmas Porches.
• This Gilded Christmas Tablescape for an elegant celebration.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• This sweet little Flocked Fraser Fir Tabletop Tree
• This nostalgic Framed Christmas Music Wall Art
• This charming Set of 5 Gold Jingle Bells
• This elegant Metal Light Up Swag Decor
• This exquisite Set of 4 Narcissus Linen Ruffle Napkins

6. TOP FASHION PICKS:

• This chic animal print Italian blanket scarf (many options, but you can click over to the leopard when the link opens)
• This fabulous faux knotted weave satchel (affordable knockoff of the Bottega bag!)
• This must-have chunky metal leather belt – I have the black and gold.
• And for the short girls like me out there, I just bought these amazingly comfortable and very high (over 4″) Uggs in Chestnut. If you just want a little lift, I also have these and they’re like wearing slippers. 2 1/2″ heel.

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS – Black Friday Preview:

• This lovely 2-Door Accent Cabinet
• This Linen Down Fill Upholstered Dining Armchair
• This lovely Rattan Wine Bar Cabinet
• This rustic modern Trestle Dining Table with Solid Wood Chairs
• This rustic and spacious Kitchen Pantry Cabinet

8. WHAT I’M READING: The Keeper of Lost Things is a delightful, heartwarming and charming book “that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us”.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: These lovely touches of green for the holiday season, this gorgeous kitchen and dining space represents exactly what I’m loving currently – I’ll call it complex but updated vintage elegance – be sure to scroll through.

10. UP NEXT: The second part of the holiday gift guide is coming!

1.) These simple DIY Christmas tree ornaments and garlands will bring charm and personality to your holiday celebrations. Follow these step-by-step guides to create unique pieces, and make your home feel extra special this season!

2.) See all my latest Amazon favorites HERE.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Find out what make you kinder, what opens you up and brings out the most loving, generous, and unafraid version of you, and go after those things as if nothing else matters.” ~George Saunders

4.) HOLIDAY IDEAS HUB: See this New England cottage-farmhouse style home lovingly decorated for the holidays, and then take a look at this 1906 farmhouse in Minnesota that’s ready for winter.

5.) CAN’T MISS CHRISTMAS TOUR: one of my favorite blogs is Jenna Sue Design Co. and her 2023 holiday home tour will take your breath away.

6.) FAVORITE BOOTS:

• These Time and Tru UGG look-alikes are comfy and warm.
• But if you want the real thing, take a look here.
• These Easy Spirit booties have a stylish decorative braided strap.
• These Chelsea rain boots are perfect for wet, chilly weather. (And are surprisingly comfortable.)
• I also love these Clarks ankle boots…and I think the fur trim is super cute.

7.) WHAT I’M WATCHING: Season 3 of The Lincoln Lawyer, Hot Frosty, A Castle For Christmas, and Love Again, all on Netflix. I watch The Holiday and Love Actually every Christmas, and both are currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Old favorites streaming now on Amazon Prime: Me Before You, The Choice, Mansfield Park, and The Vow.

8.) If you are craving comfort food, give this creamy chicken tortellini soup a try, whip up a batch of old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies, or make this Dutch oven beef stew.

9.) Since we have two big holidays coming up, we need to be thinking about both of them. If you need Thanksgiving ideas, I’ve got you covered. And if you are preparing for Christmas, this collection of 100 Christmas ideas will be sure to help you along the way.

10.) Thank you so much for stopping by today…enjoy the rest of the week. XO

1. CHRISTMAS ON THE BLOG: Beautiful Christmas ideas fill the blog. Here are recent posts with festive ideas…

• Our 2024 Christmas Home Tour: Tips For Decorating With Organics
• Decorating With Pinecones At Christmas: The Ultimate Guide
• 130+ Christmas Gathering Ideas: Big, Small, And In Between

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

3. CHRISTMAS PLANNER: Get your 5-page free printable Christmas Planner and have a Merry and organized Christmas!

4. FABULOUS FINDS: For your home and Christmas.

• This spindle drink table (see in featured image) is on sale for $36.00
• Set of 2 French Stripe Pillows on sale. And these lumbar pillows.
• This 26-inch console table I have in my living room (in greige)
• This comfy, attractive, cream-colored chair on sale.
• These gorgeous dining room chairs on sale

Christmas finds:

• This tartan cranberry mandarin spice candle
• This 26-inch pine tree in a beautiful container
• This gorgeous Christmas planter filler on sale.
• My go-to Christmas hostess gift.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Get in the Christmas spirit with these homes dressed up for the holidays: This festive New England Home, this over-the-top Christmas home in Alexandria Va, and this charming 1910 home in Boston.

6. THE CURATED CLOSET: 

• This long-sleeved tee perfect for the holidays (it comes in lots of options)
• This gorgeous paisley curved front cardi– dress it up or down 
• This ivory cable knit sweater– on sale
• This versatile puffer jacket

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What would be our national bird if Benjamin Franklin had his way? Who is the Mother of Thanksgiving?

8. THIS AND THAT: We wrap all Christmas gifts in a box if possible. THIS is the best way to wrap a gift in a box. If you are hosting overnight guests, like us, for the Holidays, THIS is a must-read. And let’s bring back THIS nostalgic Christmas tradition!

9. LAST-MINUTE THANKSGIVING IDEAS: The Ultimate Guide For Hosting A Memorable Thanksgiving is a must-read for hosting Thanksgiving. 12 Tips To Be The Best Thanksgiving Guest has many ideas, from hostess gifts to how to lend a hand. 

10. CULINARY CORNER: Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Toss 1 cup of cranberries with 2 TBS sugar in a separate bowl. Spread the cheese mixture in a baking dish and top with sugared cranberries. Bake for 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly and cranberries begin to burst. Sprinkle with 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot with crackers or bread.

ANSWER TO #7: Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be our national bird. Sara Josepha Hale is named the Mother of Thanksgiving. In 1963, she wrote a letter to President Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward asking for Thanksgiving to be a national holiday. She hoped this would help our nation heal from the Civil War. Now you know.