Wish List 189 | Cozy Bedrooms, Winter Fashion Basics, Balanced Living + 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. READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK: If you’ve already decluttered and you’re still looking for help with storage, check out: Organize Your Home with These Clever Storage Furniture Pieces.

2. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG:

• I’ve given our living room yet another simple update. See it here: Modern European Country Living Room Update.
• Love small pleasures? Find a variety of options here: Using Home Fragrance to Add Luxury to Your Day.

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

4. TOP SEASONAL POSTS – Why not add a little romance to your winter home? Find easy and elegant Valentine’s ideas here:

• Valentine’s Day Decorations to Uplift Your Winter Home
• Simple Valentines Day Kitchen Decor Ideas
• Valentine’s Day Velvet Hearts Tablescape

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• This delightful pressed floral canister is next on my list.
• This beautiful seafoam green scalloped rattan tray.
• This chicly rustic tall rattan vase with handles.
• This charming indigo hand thrown crock
• This wonderful ceramic fondue pot set.

6. TOP FASHION PICKS – Favorite cozy winter basics:

• This classic cashmere crew neck – I have several colors.
• These fleece/thermal leggings (more like a brushed fabric – super warm and cozy but not bulky at all).
• This ancient dress Stewart cashmere tartan scarf (other patterns available)
• These ultra mini platform suede booties (I live in these!)
• This fabulous reversible faux-shearling coat

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS – want to cozy up the bedroom?

• This lovely upholstered wingback bed
• This relaxed but detailed 5-drawer dresser
• This warmly distressed 2-drawer nightstand
• This tufted end-of-bed storage bench
• This natural two drawer flip top vanity set with stool

8. WHAT I’M READING: I tend to enjoy lighter, inspirational books as part of my morning routine. I just ordered The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness: The Nordic Art of Happy and Balanced Living with Fika, Lagom, Hygge, and More! by Tim Rayborn and I can’t wait to dig in!!

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: I’m really loving how design is becoming more complex this year, with mixed looks in each home. This designer spotlight shows that concept so well. These spaces are equally as inspiring, mixing darks and lights and traditional with modern. This lovely bath illustrates a similar mix of rustic with modern.

10. UP NEXT: Best paint colors for your home…

1.) If you’re new here, you might not know that every month I give away calendar phone wallpaper and screensavers. They’re fun and colorful, so if you want to see what they look like, fill out the form on this page.

2.) Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I’ve put together a collection of ideas to make it extra special. Whether you’re looking to add a festive touch to your space or bake something sweet, you’ll find plenty of inspiration right HERE.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “You will get there. Until then, be here. This moment matters.” ~Found HERE.

4.) MODERN FARMHOUSE FINDS:

• this darling end table that brings a new twist to a classic design
• this statement piece round wall mirror
• this 3-piece stoneware baking set
• this go-with-anything beaded dinnerware set
• this solid wood two-tone round end table
• this stunning set of block print tea towels
• this perfectly sized cream knot vase

5.) I could look at beautiful kitchens all day. What about you? If you love a cottage style kitchen, here is some amazing inspiration. And here is some more!

6.) You have probably seen this house on Instagram or Pinterest, or even in magazines. It’s a classic Cape Cod home with the most incredible hydrangeas in front of the porch. Take this tour, sit back, and dream a little.

7.) Discover the story of a homeowner who rescued a charming cottage…and how it ended up rescuing her. Explore her delightful kitchen, beautifully restored floors, and a perfectly quaint pantry.

8.) FOR THE HOME:

• this upholstered go-anywhere bench
• this pretty arched display cabinet
• this stunning tufted wool area rug
• this timeless and elegant table lamp
• this classic striped accent chair

9.) By this time next week, it will be February. See you then! XO

1. Valentine’s Day is a couple of weeks away. Make something simple and sweet for someone you love, like these Pretty Valentine’s Day Flower Cones and these delicious Heart In Hand Pies. 

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

3. SPRING MAGAZINE: While I’m working on a brand new spring printable with lots of new ideas, enjoy last year’s Spring e-Magazine before it is retired.

4. FABULOUS FINDS THIS WEEK:

• This beautiful neutral rug I just got for the living room.
• This sweet spring pillow.
• Another gorgeous rug that is so versatile for any room.
• This stunning faux floral arrangement. 

• This beautiful neutral loveseat.
• This beautiful striped chair in various colors.
• This spring comforter and Euro pillows I LOVE!
• These spring blooming branches.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Today, let’s tour country homes. Visit this beautifully layered low country home, this charming coastal cottage, and a tour of several examples of South Carolina country-style homes.

6. CURATED CLOSET: Comfy And Classic

• These favorite pull-on ankle pants– on sale.
• My favorite wear anywhere long-sleeved tee shirt.
• Dress up your jeans with this off-white jacket– on sale.
• Or this neutral jean jacket (LOVE)-on sale.

• These pull-on jeans– so comfortable!
• This chunky roll-neck sweater– on sale.
• Cute Roxy sneakers– on clearance.
• Classic white boyfriend shirt– on sale.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What is the only mammal that can fly? What is the origin of the word valentine?

8. THIS AND THAT: Bake a little love with easy Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls, a sweet treat that’s quick and easy to make thanks to a roll of iconic Pillsbury flaky Cinnamon Rolls. Get 25 Romantic Recipes to make for Valentine’s Day. Galentine’s Day is official! Find out more about this holiday celebrating gal friendship.

9. CULINARY CORNER: Gourmet Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Wash 2 lbs. of large strawberries and dry them well. Add finely chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or anything to roll the strawberries in a bowl. Line a sheet pan with wax or parchment paper. Put Ghirardelli Baking Chips in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave them on high for 30-second intervals, stirring them until they are melted. Hold the strawberries by the stem, dip them into the chocolate, and swirl them to cover. Lift them up, let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl, and then roll them into toppings. Place them on the parchment paper to dry. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the strawberries with a fork. Let dry. Enjoy!

10. THE LAST WORD: Do everything in love. 1 Cor 16:14.

ANSWER TO #7: A bat is the only mammal that can fly. Valentine comes from a Roman word that means “strong and healthy.” Now you know.