Wish List 180 | Holiday Gifts, Mantel Decor, Trending Fashion + 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. CHRISTMAS ON THE BLOG: Need Christmas Ideas? The blog is brimming with festive inspiration. Go HERE to see them all. Here are the most recent Holiday ideas…

• The Ultimate Guide To All Things Christmas
• 60+ Creative Christmas Ideas For Every Room In Your Home
• 2024 Christmas Home Tour: Using Organics In The Dining Room

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 lovely Christmas wreath pillow.
• This set of 4 tartan salad plates. 
• This versatile bar cart I have in our dining room.
• This set of 2 upholstered dining room chairs.

• This handsome hand-flatweave jute rug. 80% off
• This cozy upholstered armchair. 36% off
• This stunning flocked Christmas tree.
• This 36-inch lit Blue Spruce in a basket container.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Enjoy these beautiful Christmas homes filled with ideas to inspire you. This Ralph Lauren-inspired Christmas home is a must-see. These homes are filled with Christmas cheer! Tour this darling storybook cottage dressed up for the season.

6. THE CURATED CLOSET: Beautiful clothing for cooler weather. Many items are on sale.

• This flattering and versatile dress will take you from a shopping outing to dinner!
• These stunning, embellished wide-leg pants are perfect for the Holidays. 20% off
• I love this pearl-studded jean blazer. 
• This stunning velvet ruffled top. 40% off

• This tartan-insulated vest also comes in many colors. 60% off
• These are the prettiest pearl white heather festive songbirds Christmas pajamas. The top and the bottoms.
• Reader’s favorite red puffer vest (LOVE).
• This gorgeous ivory, beaded cuff sweater.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What state raises the most turkeys? What was the name of the Native Americans who acted as an interpreter for the Pilgrims?

8. THIS AND THAT: Join the fun by following my Facebook page and giving us your opinion on everything we share. I love this video about Pottery Barn Christmas hacks! Have you ever read The Greatest Christmas Pagent Ever? I read it every year! It’s an old book that is funny and touching with a beautiful Christmas message.

9. MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS RECIPES: My kitchen can be a bustling place during Christmas! I love whipping up our family’s favorite holiday treats. I’ve put together my top 9 favorite Holiday Recipes that you’ll want to make over and over! Enjoy!

10. CULINARY CORNER: Spicy Cocktail Pecans—Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix 1 cup melted butter, 4 tsp hot sauce, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp garlic salt in a bowl. Put 6 cups of pecan halves in a large bowl and pour the butter mixture over the pecans, tossing to combine. Bake on two rimmed baking sheets for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer the pecans to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and cool for 20 minutes. They make a great hostess gift.

ANSWER TO #7: Minnesota raises the most turkeys, 42 million annually. Squanto, also known as Tisquantum, a Patuxet Native American, was an interpreter essential to the Pilgrims during their first winter in the New World.

1. TOP POST THIS WEEK: Part 2 of my Christmas Gift Guide. This one focuses on gift categories separated by interest, with curated suggestions for everyone on your list.

2. ALSO POPULAR: Find simple ways to use greenery as a focal point on an elegant mantel and be inspired by this Christmas Garland and Mantel Decor.

3. AMAZON PICKS: find the best holiday favorites from Amazon!

4. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared:

• Adding romantic charm with Vintage-inspired Blush Pink Holiday Decor
• This Classic Holiday Table with Timeless Style
• This dedicated Storage Closet Makeover for Seasonal Decorations
• Up-cycling an antique piece with DIY Chalk Paint on Sewing Cabinet

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• The most charming holiday gift wrap. See more delightful options here.
• This beautiful set of red toile ornaments.
• This lovely faux mixed green wreath with eucalyptus & lights.
• This rustic string of brass bells
• These enchanting pine cone berry trees – set of 2

6. TOP FASHION PICKS:

• This perfect-for-many-occasions bias-cut maxi skirt. I just bought the brown, but it comes in many colors. Well priced, great fit.
• This delicious fair isle turtleneck sweater. (Fair isle is definitely having a moment.)
• I pretty much never see Uggs on sale, but alas, this slide platform slipper is 30% off. Grab them!
• This must-have double keeper belt. I’m partial to the black and gold.
• This gorgeous cashmere v-neck sweater is on sale – 25% off! Take advantage to get this soft-as-butter investment piece.

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS: For holiday entertaining…

• This round solid wood dining table
• These elegant tufted back dining side chairs
• This lovely glass front light wood sideboard
• This wonderful arched china cabinet
• This beautiful beige and cream area rug

8. WHAT I’M READING: Every now and then I come across a book I’d give 5 stars and this is one of those rare gems. It’s called The Girl Who Wrote in Silk, by Kelli Estes, and it is an absolutely brilliant story of historical fiction. Read more at the link.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: This rustic modern timeless home dressed for the holidays, this absolutely stunning updated classic holiday home and one of my all-time faves, this fabulous English cottage-inspired home at Christmas.

10. UP NEXT: Holiday cheer in the guest room…

1.) Learn how to refresh your outdoor Christmas decorations with easy tips and a touch of creativity. See how simple it is to turn your porch into a warm and welcoming spot!

2.) AMAZON ITEMS I OWN AND LOVE: I made a special collection of Amazon finds that I personally own and recommend. Take a look HERE.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” ~Albert Schweitzer

4.) CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION: take a look at this historic two-story home in midtown Mobile that is filled with stunning traditional holiday decor, and then take this Christmas home tour that’s a bit unconventional and nature-inspired.

5.) MONOGRAMMED GIFT IDEAS:

• this super cute puffer belt bag
• this gorgeous plaid throw blanket
• this pretty and practical packing cube set
• this handsome travel pouch for men
• this wood and marble cheese board
• this block print travel pouch in 2 sizes and many patterns

6.) MOST POPULAR RECIPE: the biggest blessing when it comes to this blog is a little post featuring an easy Jiffy Corn Casserole recipe. I’ve been making this recipe for about 40 years, and it’s a no-fail, dependable, and delicious side dish. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving, and if you’ve never tried it, you need to!

7.) MORE CHRISTMAS: wander around this timeless green and brass Christmas living room, and then get inspiration for adding a touch of Christmas to your kitchen.

8.) CASUAL CHRISTMAS CLOSET:

• this very comfy shiny striped layering tee (have it and love it)
• this sequin plaid pullover sweater
• these essential slim ankle pants (40%off)
• this red and ivory crewneck tee (40%off)
• treat yourself to this hooded puffer vest (Fit is generous, so a sweater or sweatshirt fits great underneath – 30% off with the code THANKS24.)
• this dress-it-up-or-down sweater tunic (6 festive colors – use the code THANKS24.)

9.) The blog will be busy in the coming weeks! I’ve got more new content coming up. Two brand new recipes, and our living room dressed for Christmas. If you want to join my series, FRESH BAKED, we’d love to have you, or join us for all updates HERE.

10.) Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating tomorrow. However you spend the day, I hope you are happy and at peace. If you are missing a loved one, grant yourself grace. No one deserves it more. XO