Wednesday Weekly Wish List #162

Join us weekly for decorating tips, recipe ideas, fun and interesting ideas, seasonal posts, and the best finds. Welcome to Wednesday Weekly Wish List #162.

Welcome To Wednesday Weekly Wish List #162

July is DECORATING MONTH! It’s the perfect time to brush up on our decorating knowledge and learn new skills to become a better and more confident decorator. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you can’t decorate because YOU CAN! Or not updating or freshening up your home. Just like you, it needs to change and evolve as you do. Join me and learn interior design concepts. I’ve broken them down into easy-to-understand, repeatable processes you can use over and over in your home to create beauty and comfort!

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Yvonne | StoneGable

1. ENJOYING SUMMER: We are now in the height of summer. Here are some beautiful, fun, delicious, and lovely ways to celebrate…

• Tour our SUMMER HOME and take away lots of easy-to-do ideas.
• Create a SUMMER SIMMER POT and enjoy the aroma of summer wafting through your home.
• Get 53 SUMMER RECIPES for grilling and chilling!
• Make these easy OUTDOOR MASON JAR LANTERNS and enjoy summer evenings.
• It’s never too late to plant a pretty SUMMER CONTAINER GARDEN.

2. AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks.

3. FALL SNEAK PEEK: Start now and make these darling wool ball acorns. Discover 5 amazing late summer into fall organics to use in your home. And tuck this early fall coffee bar into a space on your kitchen counter.

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Tour these layered, colorful, and traditional homes in Maryland and Nashville. Then, visit Hillside Farm in Beryn, PA.

6. MORE FALL SNEAK PEEKING: Before each season, I peruse sources online to get lots of ideas. Here are 20 easy fall kitchen ideas.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What country has a mythical animal on its flag? What is a baby puffin called?

8. CAPSULE WARDROBE:

• This pretty v-neck belted midi dress.
• This classic boatneck long-sleeve tee.
• These beautiful black and white pull-on pants.
• My favorite summer tank.
• Last week’s favorite dress to wear everywhere.

9. DECORATING SCHOOL: School is in session in July! Become a better decorator with these tried and true interior design concepts. Master the art of Scale And Proportion, Contrast, and Teture this week! You can decorate! It’s easier than you think!

10. CULINARY CORNER: Stuffed Zucchini Boats… Preheat the oven to 400°. Add 1 lb of Italian sausage, 1 finely diced onion, 1 finely diced bell pepper, 1 clove of garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the sausage is cooked through. Stir in 1 cup of pasta sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut 3 zucchinis lengthwise and core out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Put them into a baking dish and brush them with olive oil. Fill the zucchini shells with the Italian sausage mixture, pour 1/2 cup pasta sauce over the zucchini dish, and bake for 15 minutes. Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and bake another 15 minutes until the dish is hot and bubbly. Enjoy!

ANSWER TO #7: A unicorn is on the Scottish flag. It’s also the Scotttish animal. A baby puffin is called a puffling. Now you know.

Lory | Designthusiam

1. FEATURED POSTS: Coastal style has evolved quite about in the recent past, becoming more complex and sophisticated than kitschy beach decor. For sophisticated coastal style on a budget check out these 4 Interpretations of Modern Coastal Decor. Have you got summer friends or family coming to visit? You’ll want to check out How Our Guest Room Decor Has Evolved as Our Style Chnaged.

2. Brand new on the blog, the all new FALL DECOR SHOP. Also be sure to check out this week’s AMAZON PICKS.

3. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared this End of Summer Backyard Patio Refresh, this DIY Painted Antique Secretary Desk with Hutch, how to set a Special Outdoor Table with Ordinary White Dishes and 6 Steps to an Elegant Basement Bar.

4. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $50:

• this soft air-dried globe amaranth flower bundle
• this delightful milk + honey hand soap in amber glass
• this charming rustic woven willow pitcher (comes in 3 sizes)
• this laid-back textural braided jute pillow

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $100:

• this artisanal hand-painted glazed terracotta vase
• this rustic solid wood blanket ladder
• this natural botanical dried grapewood branch
• this pastoral framed Giclee barn print wall art

6. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $200:

• this lovely floral batik print pillow on natural linen
• this preserved caspia, strawflower and spanish moss wreath
• this braided pom pom throw blanket
• this lovely bird and butterfly waste basket

7. WHAT I’M READING: I love to read a book before the movie comes out. Now is the time to read It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover before the movie trailer spoils you.

8. FASHION PICKS: Latest obsession – layered necklaces. Get one or two to add to what you own, or get them all and wear them together.

• This wonderfully sparkly, yet understated 14k gold lariat necklace
• This beautiful gemstone labradorite necklace with gold accents
• This elegant ball chain dangle necklace
• This fabulous 14k gold paper clip chain link necklace
• This rainbow moonstone labradorite pendant necklace

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: This utterly stunning English Country house tour, this lovely refreshing Pacific coastal style home, and this modern coastal home with Tuscan influences.

10. UP NEXT: The ultimate guide to buying updated French decor…

Ann | On Sutton Place

1.) Using accent chairs in your decor is a really smart way to incorporate your personal style and color choices. Go neutral, or add a pop of color. Get all my tips HERE!

2.) If you love traditional fall colors, see all my favorite Amazon pillow cover selections HERE!

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. It’s a sign that you have a big heart and that you aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength.” ~Brigitte Nicole

4.) LOVELY INSPIRATION: take a look at this tiny Cape Cod beach house that has a giant personality, and with a wraparound porch and oversized windows that frame the views, this renovated farmhouse is inviting and so cozy.

5.) EARLY FALL FINDS:

• this sweet floral embroidered pillow cover
• this stunning jacquard pillow cover
• this marbled ceramic decorative bowl
• this perfect-for-fall floral waffle dish towel
• these darling pumpkin salt + pepper shakers
• this pumpkin mug that comes in 3 great colors

6.) Now is the time to head to your local farmers market and get some zucchini! The best way to keep zucchini on hand year-round is to freeze it. See my easy method HERE.

7.) If you wish you could easily add an accent wall to a space in your home, take a look at these 25 ideas that will add character and charm. I wish I would have written this post because I love them all!

8.) FASHION BESTSELLERS:

• this crisp and cool cotton-gauze popover top
• this black and white crochet trim tee
• these longer length black shorts (on sale)
• these super cute embellished hem jeans (on sale too)
• these smooth-fit knit jeans

9.) If you’re new to On Sutton Place, you might not know that I give away phone wallpaper and screensavers every month to my email subscribers. They are calendars, and the graphics match my full size yearly printable calendar. I will be sending the August calendars on Sunday, so if you aren’t already an OSP email subscriber, sign up HERE!

10.) That’s a wrap for this week. See you soon! XO

Happy Wednesday, Friends!