Weekly Wednesday Wish List #264

Find 10 weekly picks in our Weekly Wednesday Wish List from cozy home decor and seasonal styling tips to easy recipes and simple ways to make your house feel like home.

It’s been incredibly hot here lately, which has me doing everything I can to make our home feel light, calm, and cool.

But at the same time…my brain has officially started drifting toward fall.

I have no idea how that happens, please tell me I’m not the only one!

In this week’s Wish List, I’m sharing simple ways to create a cozy summer living room, a delicious grilled zucchini recipe that’s become a family favorite, some fun finds I’m loving, and one of my favorite projects to start this time of year, homemade vanilla extract that’s ready just in time for holiday baking.

Heidi | Eleanor Rose Home

1. SUMMER DECORATING: It has been soooo hot here lately, so having a home that feels light, calm, and cool has been a necessity. Here are my 15 simple tips on how to make your living room feel fresh and cozy when it’s a billion degrees outside.

2. COZY TIP OF THE WEEK: If you’re already dreaming about fall (yes, I’m guilty), satisfy that cozy craving by making a simmer pot, organizing your seasonal decor, or creating a fall Pinterest board (see what I’m pinning for fall).

3. AMAZON FINDS: Shop cozy finds I’m loving on Amazon.

4. LITTLE THINGS I’M LOVING:

• The coziest soup mug with a cross-stitch pattern. NEED!
• This chaise lounge chair looks so incredibly cozy. Love the plaid fabric option.
• Bought this wreath for our front door. Stay tuned to see how I customize it!
• I was so excited to see that this needlepoint pumpkin pillow I bought for our home last year is back in stock.

• Mallard duck rattan basket…ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!
• This set of ceramic mixing bowls and measuring cups looks like MacKenzie-Childs but is less than $25.
• OMG drooling over this floral comforter set…WANT!
• I have the hardest time keeping fall mums alive…found this faux potted one ON SALE.

5. FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS: I was never a big zucchini fan, until a few years ago when I started marinating it before grilling. My grilled marinated zucchini is tossed in a honey Dijon marinade made with lemon, garlic, honey, and olive oil. It’s become one of our family’s favorite summer side dishes!

6. UPDATING MY WARDROBE:

• This midi sundress is GORGEOUS.
• This slim waisted button down shirt is so flattering.
• I had to have this tie-front pointelle polo. I bought brown.
• Finally a pair of sneakers for us cottagecore lovers!

• Cozy shawl collar cardigan ON SALE.
• The cutest active dress I’ve ever seen. LOVE the light taupe.
• Have and love these cropped jeans…currently on sale for $20.
• Take an additional 70% off J.Crew Factory clearance with code SOFUN70.

7. MAKE THIS WITH ME: This is the best time of year to make your own vanilla extract. Start a batch now, and it’ll be ready for all of your holiday baking (and homemade gifts) by Christmastime.

8. OVER ON THE ‘GRAM: My brain July 4th vs. my brain July 5th.

9. WEEKLY MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

10. WOULD YOU RATHER JULY EDITION:

• Ice Cream Cone or Root Beer Float
• Beach Day or Pool Day
• Fresh Strawberry Shortcake or Homemade Peach Cobbler
• Vintage Americana or Coastal Cottage Decor
• Read a Book in a Hammock or in a Screened Porch

Suzy | Worthing Court

1. FAVORITE STYLING MOMENT: I’ll be starting to share a tour of our new-to-us house soon. This view looking into the foyer is me in a nutshell.

2. EASY DECORATING TIP OF THE WEEK: Style your porch with containers in different heights rather than matching pairs. The variation creates a relaxed, collected look that’s full of character.

3. DID YOU KNOW: Did you know hydrangeas drink more water than most cut flowers? Refreshing the water daily helps them last much longer indoors.

4. FAVORITE PURCHASE: Small ginger jars are great fillers on a bookcase. This one is on sale for under $35 and comes in multiple colors.

Find all of my purchased and loved decorating, gadget, and organizing favorites HERE .

5. LOVELY LIVING AND BEYOND: Simmer lemon slices and rosemary on the stove or diffuse a fresh citrus scent in the afternoon. A home that smells clean and welcoming has a way of making everyone feel more relaxed.

6. READER QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “What’s the secret to making a small space feel larger and brighter?” See #10 for the answer!

7. WEEKLY AWESOME FINDS:

• You all have loved this melamine dinnerware set, and it’s on sale right now! The classic green floral pattern is timeless and beautiful for everyday meals or casual entertaining.
• This woven tray is one of those timeless pieces that is perfect for styling a coffee table, kitchen island, or ottoman while adding warmth and texture.
• This slipcovered swivel chair is such a great find, especially at this price.
• This little mini chopper is one of those kitchen tools you’ll use all the time. Perfect for chopping onions, herbs, nuts, and more without pulling out the big food processor.

• This rechargeable lamp with a charging base is such a handy piece to have around the house. Use it on your porch, patio, dining table, or anywhere you want a warm glow without worrying about cords.
• This stoneware vase has such a classic shape that works with every decorating style. Beautiful with fresh flowers, greenery, or simply displayed on its own.
• These marble coasters with a matching caddy are a simple way to add a polished touch to your coffee table or bar cart.
• If you’re in the market for new luggage, this expandable spinner set is worth a look.

8. WEARABLE STYLE:

• This denim poncho is such an easy layering piece for cooler mornings and evenings. It adds a relaxed, polished touch to everything from white jeans to casual dresses.
• This weekender tote is less than $30 and looks perfect for travel, the beach, or everyday errands.
• This linen pintuck top is such a pretty way to stay cool and polished all summer.
• These hummingbird ballet flats are so pretty! They add the sweetest touch to a simple outfit while still being comfortable enough for everyday wear.

• This chunky multi-color beaded necklace is such a fun way to add color to a simple summer outfit.
• This cardigan comes in so many beautiful colors, and I love the longer length. It’s the perfect lightweight layer to throw over a tee or for a chilly restaurant.
• This beaded handbag is definitely a splurge, but it’s absolutely gorgeous.
• This cuffed sleeve top is less than $13 and looks so much more expensive.

9. HOME HACK: Use binder clips to manage appliance cords. Clip excess cord length together behind coffee makers, lamps, and other small appliances to keep countertops looking neater.

10. ANSWER TO READER QUESTION (#5):  Use light colors and keep surfaces clear. Mirrors and good lighting also help reflect light and open up the space.

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. BEST DECORATING IDEAS: Ginger jars are one of the easiest ways to add personality, color, and a bit of pretty to your home. Creative Ways To Use Ginger Jars That Are Both Pretty And Practical is full of ideas you can use in your own home.

2.  AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picksand trending accents from Amazon.

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. THIS AND THAT: THIS decorating style is making a big comeback- I’m happy to welcome it back. I made THIS lamp, and it was so easy. See THIS for a sneak preview of fall decorating. Your bathroom walls might need THIS.

5. FABULOUS FINDS:

• These pretty towels come in so many colors.
• This is the sweetest fall wreath.
• This handsome glass front accent cabinet.
• This fall berry arrangement.

• This lovely round wooden tray-perfect for fall vignettes.
• This very realistic myrtle topiary.
• This mini rattan lamp with a pleated lampshade is so cute and versatile.
• This classic round ORB-and-glass end table/nightstand/accent table.

6. BEAUTIFUL HOME TOURS: I LOVE Williamsburg style. See this gorgeous historic home in the center of colonial Williamsburg. Visit this beautiful, tailored home in Hancock Park and this jewel-box apartment in New York. Then pop over to this well-appointed home in Georgia.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What is July’s birthstone and flowers? When is July’s full moon and what is it called.

8. CURATED CLOSET:

• The sweetest ruffled collar summer blouse.
• LOVE these wide leg crop pants in pretty colors- 40% off.
• LOVE this Americana sweater-30% off.
• This classic denim midi skirt.

• This pima cotton all-season 3/4 sleeve tee.
• LOVE this blue and white striped button up sleevless top– 63% off. And this chambray top– 50% off.
• These chino striped oxford bermuda shorts, with this cute cropped summer sweater.
• The perfect black dress, absolutely LOVE- on sale.

9. CULINARY CORNER: Summer Dump Cake: Spread 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling in a 9×13 pan. Mix 1 package (15.25 oz) white cake mix with 1/4 cup melted butter until clumpy, crumble over the filling, then top with 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes, until bubbling and golden.

10. THE LAST WORD: Move one or two things from one room to another to give your home a fresh look. This is such a simple idea but works every time. See more ideas for decorating with what you already have HERE.

ANSWER TO #7: July’s birthstones are ruby and pearl, and the flowers are larkspur and water lily. July’s full moon is called the Buck Moon because deer antlers are at full growth. See it on the 29th of this month.

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xoxo, Heidi