Wish List 197 | Spring Decor, Transitional Fashion Classics, Patio Furniture + 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.) Inspiration for a beautiful Easter table featuring soft blues, natural textures, and a bit of vintage charm. See the simple centerpiece, all the layers, and a cute favor idea.

2.) Amazon Shop Section (just updated) featured this week: Pitchers + Vases.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “A simple life is more than just owning less. It’s about having time and energy for the people that matter.” Found HERE.

4.) Take a tour of this home and see a stunning mix of pattern and pastels. The wallpaper is insane, the periwinkle is abundant, and the mudroom will stop you dead in your tracks!

5.) REINVENT SPAGHETTI NIGHT!

• Homemade Spaghetti Sauce: This homemade pasta sauce recipe tastes like you cooked it all day, but it only takes an hour…and you cook it in the microwave. One of the best things about making this spaghetti sauce is that about halfway through the cooking time, as the flavors melt together, your house will begin to smell like an Italian bistro!
• Spaghetti Soup: This easy-to-follow spaghetti soup recipe shows you how to create a hearty meal with easy ingredients. It’s a one pot dish that feeds a crowd, and it’s delicious the next day.
• Baked Spaghetti: This easy baked spaghetti recipe is sure to become a family favorite! It’s kid-friendly, quick, has a meaty sauce, and uses basic ingredients the whole family will love.

6.) Tour this home (named Mill Road) that features classic finishes and a timeless color palette. The photography is gorgeous, and I’m sure this is one you’ll want to save for future inspiration!

7.) I would love to update our living room, but of course, I don’t want to start from scratch. A good way to get a new look is to replace one or two small pieces of furniture. I’ve been looking at coffee tables…and these are my favorites:

• This pretty tiered round table in 4 colors.
• If you have a big space, this tufted upholstered beauty would be perfect.
• This stunner has drawers, and a lower shelf.
• This rustic solid wood table in two finishes. (If this was available in a darker color, I would buy it right now!)
• This handsome round table that’s super budget-friendly.
• And so far, this is my favorite. (in Natural)

8.) Take a look at this 1930s Pennsylvania home that offers a posh-yet-playful atmosphere. This home comes to life with a flourish of pattern and color. There is so much inspiration because each design element complements the others in a seamless setting.

9.) READER FAVORITES:

• this super cute resin vase with a bow
• this gorgeous spring wreath with excellent reviews
• this rustic set of planters with vintage style patina
• this stunning reproduction wood dough bowl
• this versatile neutral striped ottoman

10.) Spring is here. If you are already experiencing warm temps, please send some my way!

1. Kitchens are the hardest-working rooms in our homes. They must be practical, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be attractive, too! 12 Chic And Practical Ways To Decorate Kitchen Countertops offers solutions that are both stylish and effective. These ideas work!

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

3. 5 DAYS TO BE A BETTER DECORATOR: In just 5 days, you can tackle your biggest decorating issues and get unstuck! I’ll show you how. Sign up HERE.

4. FABULOUS FINDS: 

• This block print spring pillow– my favorite.
• This antique terracotta planter with handles.
• This heirloom bow cake stand with dome- LOVE
• This handsome ribbed planter.

• Set of 4 pretty spring kitchen towels.
• Just got this pretty piece of art for my kitchen.
• This attractive spindle bed.
• My favorite new lamp.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Tour warm, welcoming Meeting Hill Farm in Maine and this timeless home in Nashville. Then, visit this home filled with second-hand treasures.

6. CURATED CLOSET FOR SPRING INTO SUMMER:

• This perfect gauze shirt.
• This no-iron linen tunic– in various colors.
• These spring-into-summer tummy control pants.
• This darling shift dress and this sweater to pop over it- lots of colors.

• This pretty eyelet knit tunic.
• These beautiful floral pants and this three-quarter tee.
• The most popular piece of clothing last week- smocked spring dress. 

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: How many times does a heart beat in an average lifespan? What country has the most pyramids?

8. THIS AND THAT: This post has Easter inspiration to help you set the most memorable table. That is the prettiest way to dye eggs. This is a delicious recipe to make iconic hot cross buns.

9. CULINARY CORNER: Lemon Ricotta Cookies– Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, cream 1/2 cup sugar with 1/4 cup unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Beat in 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese and the zest of 1 lemon. Add 1 large egg and mix until smooth.

Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. THE LAST WORD: Here are five qualities that define a good friend: they show empathy and kindness, they can apologize when necessary, they are reliable and trustworthy, they make time for others, and they positively impact how others feel around them. I hope you’re fortunate to have such wonderful friends in your life!

ANSWER TO #7: A heart will beat over 3 billion times in an average lifetime. Sudan has the most pyramids. Now you know.

1. READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK: Looking for a quick way to update your dining room without undertaking a major project? A few small seasonal changes can make a big difference. Here are simple spring decorating ideas for the dining room.

2. TOP SEASONAL POSTS:

• Need to lighten up a bedroom? See this transformation of a dark bedroom into an airy white bedroom with pops of spring color.
• Get inspired for Easter by this elegant nature-inspired Easter brunch table.
• Blue and white is a natural for spring and goes with so many differnt palettes and styles. Here are ideas for styling a spring vignette with chinoiserie.

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

4. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I also shared:

• These simple changes for a functional, but casually elegant family room.
• Have people dropping by with little notice? Here are easy entertaining for last minute guests, to pull it together with what you have in the pantry.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• This rustic antiqued wood scalloped cake stand.
• This beautiful watercolor print outdoor pillow.
• This gorgeous blue and white terracotta vase (top seller!)
• This charming blue and green reversible hydrangea quilt.
• This lovely woven rattan urn planter pot.

6. TOP FASHION PICKS – classic transitional clothing:

• These high waist straight leg ankle jeans.
• The perfect oversized white classic button down shirt. (Other colors, too.)
• This fabulous well-priced double-breasted blazer.
• These chic cap toe low heeled pumps.
• This roomy leather tote with clip-lock detail.

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS:

• This awesome patio sectional with ottoman bench.
• These wonderful acacia chaise lounges (with cushions).
• This on-trend well-priced wicker chat set (2 chairs and a table).
• This refined 7-piece rattan dining table and chairs.
• This neutral acacia rectangular coffee table.

8. WHAT I’M READING: I just started Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and I’m loving it! I’d heard about it for a while and wasn’t sure I’d like it, but so far, it’s delightful!

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: This space has the perfect mix of California casual with French influences. This stunning Parisian interior layers modern updates over a classic European space. Another pairing of French touches with modern, I love this gorgeous space.

10. UP NEXT: Three French-inspired home tours…