Weekly Wednesday Wish List #181

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Join us weekly for decorating tips, recipe ideas, fun and interesting ideas, seasonal posts, and the best finds. Welcome to Wednesday Weekly Wish List #181.

Happy December! With Thanksgiving memories still fresh in our minds, we’re now turning our hearts toward the joy, traditions, and beauty of Hanukkah and Christmas! Our family is kicking off December with the sweetest of events, a preschool Christmas concert. There’s nothing quite like the magic of four-year-olds dressed in their holiday best, singing beloved carols to sprinkle a little extra Christmas spirit into our hearts. However you begin this festive season, may it fill you to overflowing!

Ann | On Sutton Place

1.) Decorating for Christmas without a tree definitely has its advantages, but I know it’s not for everyone. It’s a great solution for small spaces, and saves time during the busy weeks before Christmas. This year, I decided to skip a large tree, so take a look at all the ways I decorated without one!

2.) If you need some fresh holiday decor, visit the OSP Christmas Market for inspiration.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you ever find yourself wondering why you continue to do something you don’t seem to enjoy anymore, ask yourself why you began in the first place. You’ll either find the reasons to continue or the reasons to stop.” Found HERE.

4.) STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS FOR KIDS:

• you can never go wrong with a Slinky
• Alphabet Go Fish playing cards
• I love these little Bluey doll sets
• these flavored lip balms
• a map of the United States pouch puzzle
• a Duncan Yoyo
• a Disney gift card

5.) FUN HOLIDAY SNACKS: these Christmas tree mini pizzas, this addicting Old English cheese dip, cranberry brie bites, these Italian sub pinwheel rollups, and these beautiful sugared cranberries.

6.) HOLIDAY INSPIRATION: take a tour of Emily Henderson’s farmhouse decorated with charm and color, and then tour this stunning family home that’s decked with warmth and style.

7.) EASY HANDMADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS: eggnog bread, snickerdoodle bread, orange cranberry bread, these cinnamon applesauce ornaments, or this white chocolate bark. (Just use Christmas M&M’s!)

8.) TREAT YOURSELF, OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE, TO NEW PAJAMAS!

• this cute Cuddl Duds jogger pajama set
• this soft knit sleepshirt in 7 different prints
• my daughter’s favorite knit pajamas
• this comfy cotton French terry sleep set
• this cozy 3-piece pajama set
• this long sleeved knit pajama set in super fun stripes

9.) MY WISH FOR YOU: a week filled with productive days, and sweet restful sleep at night. XO

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. CHRISTMAS IDEAS ON THE BLOG: These posts are filled with ideas to help you decorate your Christmas home. I think you will love them! To see all the Christmas inspiration on the blog, go HERE.

• Christmas Kitchen: Decorate It With These 8 Things
• Tips For Decorating A Small Space For Christmas
• 10 Things To Do For Christmas Now!

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

3. 99 MERRY IDEAS FOR DECORATING YOUR HOME: Get your 5-page free printable checklist with 99 ideas for decorating for Christmas HERE.

4. FABULOUS FINDS:

• This handsome sideboard is a steal!
• This beautiful handmade vase.
• This wooden cake pedestal and this ruffled one with a dome, too.
• This 30-inch spruce tree in a white pot, on sale.

• This reasonably priced neutral swivel chair.
• This double wreath of gold stars.
• My favorite Christmas buy this season, on sale!

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: Tour garden designer Linda Vater’s 1930 Christmas storybook home, this beautiful traditional Christmas home in Boston, and finally, this modern farmhouse ready for Christmas!

6. THE CURATED CLOSET:

• I LOVE this casual red tunic sweater. More color choices, too. Dress it up or down for Christmas and beyond!
• This beautiful sequin funnel-neck top.
• This lace-sleeve tee is stunning.
• LOVE this plaid mid-calf nightgown (more color choices). Wear it with these leggings.

• This gorgeous sequin maxi skirt in black and silver.
• These pretty pajamas in assorted colors.
• This is such a feminine sweater!
• I LOVE this quilted car coat.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What is the first full moon on December 15th called? What is December’s birthstone and flower?

8. THIS AND THAT: Need an idea for that leftover turkey? Try these easy and yummy Turkey Crescent Roll-Ups. I made them for a family lunch on Saturday, and they were a huge hit! Creative Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes will help you clean out your frig and make delicious recipes! Turkey Bone Broth is so good for you! Use dry vermouth instead of apple cider for a cleaner taste.

9. CHRISTMAS MOVIES: Bobby and I love old movies! Here are a few of our favorites: An Affair To Remember, The Bishop’s Wife, Mrs. Miniver, and It’s A Wonderful Life. Enjoy!

10. CULINARY CORNER: 4-Ingredient No-Bake Cookie Bites—Melt 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips in a nonreactive bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Add 1 cup of peanuts, 2 1/2 cups crushed potato chips, and 1 cup butterscotch chips and stir. Drop 1 TBS of the mixture onto parchment paper and let harden. These are so delicious and addictive!

ANSWER TO #7: December’s full moon is called Cold Moon. Named by the Mohawk tribe as December is when cold air sets in. December’s birthstones are turquoise, tanzanite, and blue zircon. And the flowers are holly, poinsettia, narcissus, and orchids. Now you know.

Lory | Designthusiam

1. TOP POST THIS WEEK: Vintage holiday decorations bring a nostalgic charm to your home, combining timeless beauty with festive warmth.

2. ALSO POPULAR: Make your holiday visitors feel extra special by adding holiday cheer to the guest room. Style your Christmas tree to reflect your indivudal personality with tips for creating a tree that’s as unique as you.

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

4. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I also shared:

• This Christmas living room featuring holiday metallics
• These romantic holiday decorating ideas for a Christmas mantel
• This memorable holiday table setting that pairs natural elements with glimmer.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES: Unique holiday decor…

• These wonderful beaded mushroom ornaments
• These intricate molded tree tapered candles
• This lovely eucalyptus and pine cone wreath
• These utterly charming wool trees
• This cozy and festive checkered knit stocking

6. TOP FASHION PICKS:

• This fabulous fisherman knit turtleneck cardigan
• This hot hot hot faux-fur leopard jacket
• This midi pleated chiffon skirt (comes in tons of colors)
• This woven mini-tote (comes in several great colors)
• This cute-as-can-be bouclé bow-front cardigan sweater

7. CURRENT FURNITURE DEALS: Need some quick inexpensive upgrades for the living room in time for holiday entertaining?

• This solid wood console table
• This unbelievably well-priced chesterfield loveseat
• This great-looking and convenient round two-toned coffee table
• This beautiful tufted nailhead entry bench
• This charming solid wood 2-door accent cabinet

8. WHAT I’M READING: The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal is a moving memoir about a wealthy European banking family that lost everything during World War II, except a charming collection of tiny ceramic carvings that’s been inherited by the author. This is the story of how the collection had managed to survive.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: This absolutely stunning collection of rooms is the epitome of sophistication and detail. This French-inspired home is light years from the outdated Country French of the past, with rich details for a fresh, innovative feel.

10. UP NEXT: Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas for a Small Apartment

Happy Holiday, decorating!