Weekly Wednesday Wish List #261

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.

If you’ve noticed a red, white, and blue theme around here lately, you’re not imagining things.

With the Fourth of July just a couple of weeks away, I’ve fully embraced cozy Americana season and it seems to be influencing just about everything I’m clicking on, buying, making, and decorating with lately.

I’m still not quite sure what I’m going to do with myself once the 4th is over!

This week’s wish list is filled with patriotic inspiration, beautiful finds for your home, a few summer wardrobe pieces I’ve personally purchased and loved, and a recipe that has quickly become one of my favorite summer treats.

I’m also sharing a simple DIY you can make in less than 10 minutes, a new-to-me YouTube channel I’ve been enjoying, and a decorating source I tracked down after falling in love with the look.

Heidi | Eleanor Rose Home

1. RED, WHITE, & BLUE: The countdown to the 4th of July is officially on and the blog has everything you need to get your home ready. Head here for 10+ simple decorating ideas that feel collected and charming.

2. COZY TIP OF THE WEEK: Instead of reaching for sugary drinks, fill a pitcher with cucumber, lemon, and fresh mint and keep it in the refrigerator. It feels a little fancy, tastes refreshing, and makes staying hydrated during the summer months a little easier.

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

4. LITTLE THINGS I’M LOVING:

• This gingham skirted ottoman is stunning..looks like McGee & Co. Available in taupe too.
• Grab this cozy cotton blanket on clearance. Great for your bed, couch, or picnics.
• No one, and I mean no one would guess this lamp isn’t vintage.
• $100 Carrara marble side table…what?!

• Elevate your table with this embroidered bread roll warmer.
• Beautiful wood tray that won’t go out of style.
• These kitchen canisters and utensil holder are definitely pricey but they sure are pretty.
• Pottery Barn dresser $2,000, similar dresser on Walmart.com $298.

5. FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS: I was skeptical, but this strawberry cottage cheese ice cream is absolutely delicious. It’s creamy, naturally sweetened with honey, made with just 4 ingredients, and you don’t need an ice cream maker. You NEED to try it!

6. UPDATING MY WARDROBE:

• This muscle tank top looks like Madewell but costs less than $6. HAVE and LOVE.
• These tie waist denim shorts are my favorite shorts of all time!!! They come in green too.
• I bought this tank and shorts pajama set in the blue stripe and yellow sandbox.
• Also grabbed these slippers because they remind me of my Grandma.

• Saw this crocheted sweater tank, loved it, bought it.
• I have one word for this rick-rack tank top and matching shorts…ADORABLE.
• The most comfortable jeans for summer ever. HAVE and LOVE.
• If you have a long torso like me, J.Crew swimsuits are some of my fav. I love this one with the matching coverup.

7. MAKE THIS WITH ME: All you need is a woven rattan bag, faux hydrangeas, a small American flag, and some white ribbon to make this gorgeous patriotic door basket in less than 10 minutes.

8. OVER ON THE ‘GRAM: I love McGee & Co. framed art, but the price tag is usually ridiculous, so I found the source.

9. WEEKLY MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

10. NEW TO ME ON YOUTUBE: I recently stumbled upon the YouTube channel She Holds Dearly after Sarah shared a few 4th of July-inspired photos of our home. Her cozy, thoughtful decorating style is right up my alley, and I’ve been enjoying binge watching her videos ever since.

Suzy | Worthing Court

1. FAVORITE STYLING MOMENT: This summer, it’s all about blue, white and lemons! I’ve really been enjoying the “moment” that citrus have been having lately.

2. EASY DECORATING TIP OF THE WEEK: Update your walls by regrouping artwork instead of adding new pieces. Moving art from one room to another can make familiar spaces feel new while keeping your home personal and thoughtfully layered.

3. DID YOU KNOW: Did you know freezing lemon slices, mint, or berries in ice cubes is an easy way to make everyday water feel a little more special during the summer months?

4. FAVORITE PURCHASE: I adore these melamine outdoor dishes! The colors are perfection and you just can’t beat $20 for a service for four.

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

5. LOVELY LIVING AND BEYOND: Spend a few minutes outside in the early morning before the heat of the day settles in. A quiet porch, a cup of coffee, and the sound of birdsong can do wonders for a hurried heart.

6. READER QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How can I make my bedroom feel more like a retreat?” See #10 for the answer!

7. WEEKLY AWESOME FINDS:

• This spindle leg console table looks like a vintage find with tons of character.
• One of my favorite Pottery Barn pillows is now available in new colors!
• This watercolor breakfast cloth is such a pretty way to add color and charm to a table.
• This ceramic table lamp is a great basic that works in just about any room.

• These blue and white bowls are such a pretty addition to a kitchen or dining room.
• This twisted wood picture frame is such a charming way to display a favorite photo.
• These linen balloon drapery panels add such soft texture and relaxed elegance to a room.
• These sculpted towels are an easy way to add a fresh pop of color to a bathroom.

8. WEARABLE STYLE:

• This linen-blend maxi dress looks effortless for summer.
• This gauze hoodie looks like the perfect lightweight layer for cool mornings, beach trips, and summer evenings.
• This striped linen-blend dress is such a fun choice for summer.
• This striped dolman shirt is one of those easy pieces you’ll wear on repeat.

• This basket tote is such a classic summer accessory.
• These leather sneakers are a great blend of comfort and style.
• These striped poplin shorts look so crisp and comfortable for summer.
• A great tank is a summer wardrobe staple, and this one looks like the perfect everyday basic.

9. HOME HACK: Use a lazy Susan under the kitchen sink. Cleaning supplies become instantly easier to access, and you’ll stop buying duplicates because everything stays visible.

10. ANSWER TO READER QUESTION (#5):  Keep it calm and uncluttered. Soft bedding, layered lighting, and a few meaningful pieces help create a space that feels restful and inviting.

Yvonne | StoneGable

1. Your throw pillows have more to do with your mantel than you think. Change your pillows and your whole mantel changes with them. For more mantel tips, see How To Style a Mantel With a TV or Artwork: Simple Ideas That Always Work.

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

3.  START HERE– Whether you’re new to StoneGable or you’ve been reading for years, I’m sharing some of the best decorating ideas readers return to again and again. Join my free 5-email series, Start Here: Favorite StoneGable Ideas You’ll Use Again And Again, and let’s create a beautiful home, one idea at a time.

4. THIS AND THAT: Get the loveliest ideas for THIS patriotic holiday coming up very soon. Read THIS to find out the best small towns in America. For sweet summer kitchen ideas, see THIS. THIS will show you easy decorating ideas in just 10 minutes. Do you do THIS when you are an overnight guest? THAT’S it!

5. FABULOUS FINDS: Beautiful, classic for your home. Future heirlooms!

• Love this beautiful wooden dish rack cabinet.
• These cloche hurricane candleholders with brass bases- on sale.
• The most gorgeous turned leg bar cart. LOVE!
• This lovely rattan scalloped planter for indoor or outdoor use.

• LOVE this stunning blue-and-white tea caddy lamp.
• This textural lamp will add so much to any room.
• These placemats, kitchen towels, and napkins make patriotic colors friendlier in our homes.
• This is a botanical-forged sconce to add to a room or a staircase.

6. BEAUTIFUL HOME TOURS: Let’s start our home tour today at a 1930s bold and timeless home in Illinois and then on to this storied home owned by Sandy Lucas. She shares amazing design concepts that work. Let’s also visit this historic farmhouse outside Pittsburgh. And finally, visit my favorite designer’s home in Perry, Georgia.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What bird, a symbol of our country, mates for life? What organ in your body is the only one that can totally regenerate?

8. CURATED CLOSET:

• This classically styled summer tunic– on sale!
• LOVE this red-and-white floral maxi dress.
• White tank top with a blue and white ruffle- on sale + 70% off.
• This beautiful tie-waist wrap dress– just ordered it. $119,00 for $29,00!

• This blue and white henley shirt dress– on sale! LOVE!
• I have this white button pintuck top. Now it’s on sale. It’s so pretty!
• This pair of the most comfortable and versatile cropped pants.
• This striped button-up linen shell– on sale +70% off.

9. CULINARY CORNER: Summer Spaghetti Pasta: Cook 1 lb spaghetti just shy of al dente. Drain, rinse cold, and cool. In a large bowl, mix 2 diced seeded cucumbers, 1 pint of quartered cherry tomatoes, 1 drained 12-oz can of halved black olives, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 2 Tbsp minced parsley. Add spaghetti, salt, pepper, and 1 cup zesty Italian dressing. Toss. Add more dressing to taste. Cover and chill 4 hours. Top with 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan and more parsley before serving.

10. THE LAST WORD: Coordinating paint colors can be tricky. I found a wonderful website featuring paint color palettes to help you plan your home’s wall colors. It’s full of inspiration and makes choosing coordinating colors so much easier. What a helpful idea!

ANSWER TO #7: A bald eagle mates for life. The liver is the only organ in your body that totally regenerates. Now you know.

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xoxo, Heidi