Wish List 208 | Living Room Decor, Vacation Ideas, Wedding 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. Do you love to decorate but get frustrated that you can’t get your home to look like the ideas in your head? I can help with that! The Quick Start Guide for Decorating Your Home Like A Pro, will show you how to use 10 tried and true interior design concepts that are easy to do and really work! Plus see our home decorated for summer.

2.  AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks in my Amazon Shop. Find the lidded basket, candle, tray, and pillow in the image in my shop.

3. NEW 100 SUMMER IDEA BOOK: Get the new 2025 Summer Printable e-Magazine filled with 100 easy-to-do summer ideas to help you decorate your home for the season. Get your copy HERE.

4. FABULOUS DECOR FINDS:

• These outdoor swivel chairs are stunning.
• This classic European 16-inch plaster looking round planter.
• This rattan pedestal bowl is a perfect accent for summer.
• This sofa that I love love love!

• I’m getting a pair of these 3-drawer nightstands for one of our guest rooms.
• This glass tortoise shell tray to use anywhere in your home. 
• Beautiful pear painting– perfect for your kitchen.
• This is the most gorgeous chair! LOVE!

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Visit this pretty townhouse in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. If you like Pottery Barn styling this beautiful home is a must-see. Then head over to this stunning and organized home in Charlotte North Carolina.

6. CURATED SUMMER CLOSET:

• The perfect summer shirt.
• These are the best casual crop pants for summer. So comfortable!
• I love this stylish jacket for an extra light layer.
• LOVE this feminine summery dress. Perfect length! Wear this hat with the dress.

• I could wear this classically styled skort all summer long!
• This beautiful wear everywhere dress is on sale.
• 102 people bought this stylish blouse last week. It’s been the most popular piece of clothing three weeks in a row.
• This is my favorite tank. So comfortable and it looks great on.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What water filled summer fruit is actuall a vegetable? What two special holidays are being celebrated this week?

8. THIS AND THAT: If you enjoy cutting flowers from your garden to bring indoors, this post shares simple ideas to help them stay fresh longer. This one-minute habit can boost your mood every day. This strawberry cobbler is so easy to make from a box mix. Here’s an article with old fashion entertaining trends that are making a comeback.

9. BLAST FROM THE PAST RECIPE: Cold Spaghetti Salad: Cook 1 pound spaghetti noodles according to package directions in boiling water seasoned with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Drain and let cool completely. In a large bowl, combine 1 diced green pepper, 1 diced red pepper, ½ thinly sliced red onion, 1 sliced English cucumber, 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved), 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced olives (drained), 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Add cooled spaghetti on top. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Pour in 1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian dressing (my favorite Gazebo Room Greek Dressing). Toss gently until everything is well combined. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

10. THE LAST WORD: This summer, we’re finally updating the tile in our foyer with hardwood, refreshing one of our guest rooms, and adding wallpaper to another, as well as with a few other small changes. Follow along and gather ideas for your own home!

ANSWER TO #7: Watermelon is actually a vegetable belonging to the cucumber family. It is 92% water. Flag day, June 14th and Father’s Day, June 15th are being celebrated this week as well as National Corn on the Cob Day and Week Your Garden Day.

1. READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK: This living room update moved our French-inspired space toward a more relaxed elegance with a rustic chic aesthetic: Small Living Room Ideas with Casual Elegance.

2. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I also shared:

• These Patio Decor Ideas for a Relaxed Chic Summer
• This ultimate Modern French Country House Tour
• This Updated Guide to Buying a Rustic Dining Table
• This Design Plan for a Simple Bathroom Remodel

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

4. SUMMER VACATION IDEAS: For those staying close to home, check out these 50 staycation ideas for summering at home. For those looking to travel traveling, see these 3 diverse places to visit for a first time trip to Spain.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• this chic blue and white patterned pet bowl
• This beautiful handcrafted artisan rolling pin
• This unique luxury iron 3 arm candelabra
• This durable vintage stone mortar bowl
• This lovely comfy kitchen runner in soft naturals
• This diamond-grid hooked wool geometric rug

6. TOP FASHION PICKS: It’s wedding season! Looking for wedding guest dresses? Try this elegant high/low chiffon dress which will take you nearly everywhere. If you want to cover your arms without being too warm, check out this sassy little cape sleeve sheath dress. Do you need long but simple? Try this cold shoulder capelet gown or this grecian chiffon piece. Going to a garden wedding? This lovely floral tiered dress is just the thing, or this one with a long flutter sleeve.

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS:

• These chic upholstered swivel barrel chairs (set of 2)
• This lovely accent console cabinet with lower shelf
• This lovely antiqued white wide-plank coffee table
• This stylish nailhead trimmed upholstered storage bench
• This coastal ceramic outdoor drum table

8. DESIGN PRINCIPLES: See How to Soften Your Home and Make It More Inviting

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: This stunning collection of spaces mixing old and new, the ultimate example of gorgeous rustic modern with neutrals, stone and lots of linen, this lovely updated traditional space with an English country spin.

10. UP NEXT: Flea Market Finds…

1.) Last week I shared two reader favorites that are perfect for this time of year. First up are simple DIY citronella candles made in mason jars…easy to assemble and perfect for summer evenings outdoors. I’m also sharing a post all about painting your front door blue, a cheerful way to boost your curb appeal with just a can of paint.

2.) AMAZON FAVORITES: if you missed any of my recent collections, you can catch up HERE. Included are kitchen items I own and love, my favorite neutrals, and summer finds of all kinds.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Nature literally has the power to heal. By slowing down and letting yourself notice the smell, sound, and feel of nature, you become present, aware, and often experience less stress. You become unbusy.” ~Lettie Stratton

4.) See how this family built a new house in Mississippi with old soul by including tongue-and-groove paneling and wide-plank floors milled from reclaimed pine beams. See all the details that contributed to the “new old house” look.

5.) SPRING/SUMMER BESTSELLERS: I actually own all of these things and can highly recommend each one!

• this cute little salt cellar
• this darling, perfect-for-summer doormat
• this rustic wood garden stool
• this linen and cotton lightweight quilt
• this pretty no iron striped linen shirt (on sale)
• my favorite kitchen soap set
• this white short sleeved jean jacket

6.) EASY SIDE DISHES FOR FAMILY MEALS: I’ve been making these Delmonico potatoes for 40 years, and they turn out perfect every time. These roasted vegetables are easy and so colorful, this vegetable gratin is perfect for summer, and this Jiffy corn casserole is a family favorite any time of year!

7.) INSPIRING HOMES: tour this darling gardener’s cottage on a Regency estate in England, and then see how this charming 1920’s bungalow was updated, especially the cute kitchen.

8.) Do you wish you could update your home without completely starting over? Begin by replacing one thing at a time, and a good place to start is with the lighting. When we moved into our current home, I replaced the pendant lights over the kitchen island…and it made such a big difference. Just that one thing completely changed the look and feel of our kitchen. Our lights are no longer available, but this one is very close. It also comes in oil rubbed bronze, and gorgeous brushed brass.

9.) JUST UPDATED RECIPES:

• French Bread Pizza: easy semi-homemade pizza made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend meals.
• Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken: This recipe is easy and moist, and uses fresh or frozen chicken breasts. Paired with rosemary roasted potatoes, it makes the perfect summertime meal.

10.) That’s it for me. Have a lovely week! XO