Wednesday Weekly Wishlist #139

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We are so glad you are joining us. Ann is up first today…

1.) NEW ON THE BLOG: All family favorites, these 13 mouthwatering soup recipes will warm your soul and make dinnertime wonderful.

2.) Click HERE to look at a collection of Amazon products I own and love.

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Don’t let anyone who hasn’t been in your shoes tell you how to tie your laces.”

4.) BEAUTIFUL HOME INSPIRATION: See the transformation of this Cape Cod style home that was 10 years in the making, and tour this light and bright cottage in Nova Scotia that has the most amazing planked ceilings.

5.) My favorite trick for cooking a meatloaf evenly + quickly: use an 8 x 8 inch square baking dish. Make your favorite recipe, and dump the meatloaf mix into the baking dish. (Spray it first with nonstick spray.) Pat the mixture down to the edges of the pan, making sure it’s evenly spread out. I use 1.5 lbs. of ground beef, and I bake the meatloaf for 35 minutes at 375 degrees F. Make perfect sandwiches, hamburger buns work best, by simply cutting the baked meatloaf into squares.

6.) Even if you don’t really like to bake, or don’t have time, I hope you try these strawberry scones. They are easy and so good!

7.) Have you started adding spring accents to your decor? I haven’t yet, but I’m on the lookout for some new accessories. Here’s what I’ve found so far: I ordered these yellow pillow covers to add a pop of yellow to our living room. For the front porch, I want this doormat, and this fern and ivy wreath. The wreath could stay on your door all the way through fall, but it’s especially perfect for spring and summer.

8.) This Tennessee cottage is one of my all-time favorite homes ever. I love the all-white kitchen, the warm wood in the dining room, and the loft space is functional but so cozy. Go slowly through the images, and get inspiration for your own home!

9.) That’s it for me. Wishing you all some sunshine and peace. XO

1. Monday was the official start date for Spring Decorating on the blog! We’ve all been saying we have such spring fever this year! How about you? To get you in the mood for spring, you might like to see my Spring 2023 Home Tours. This will give you inspiration and ideas when you are ready to add a bit of spring to your home.

2. AMAZON FAVORITES: See all of this week’s picks HERE.

3. WORDS OF WISDOM: Surround yourself with people who pray for you behind your back.

4. FAVORITE FINDS THIS WEEK;

Under $50:

• this beige marble tray
• 10 faux ranunculus
• this candle warmer I just got
• this pretty glass ice bucket
• this sweet pastoral painting
• these gorgeous goblets

Over $100.00:

• this beautiful large jug I love
• stunning small round aged bronze table
• this beautiful upholstered spindled counter height chair
• this stunning 2 drawer side table in my favorite spring color
• this absolutely heavenly light blue spindle chair

5. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: This is a wonderful video about new decor to look forward to 2024. Here is a huge 400 year old barn turned into a clean looking home. And here’s a video 6 Style Tricks From French Women.

6. EASY AND DELICIOUS SHORTBREAD COOKIES: Preheat oven to 325 °. Beat 1 1/2 cups softened salted butter with 1 cup powdered sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in 3 cups of all-purpose flour until everything is combined. Don’t overmix. Put the cookie dough in a gallon-size ziplock bag and, using a rolling pin, flatten it out evenly to fill the bag. Carefully cut away the bag with a knife. Using a pizza cutter, cut cookies into rectangles and pierce each cookie three times with a fork. Put the unbaked cookies on rimmed cookie sheets lined with parchment paper and refrigerate the cookie sheet for about 30 minutes. Bake them for 15-18 minutes until the bottoms are lightly brown. Let the cookies sit on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before cooling them on a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What is a full moon called in February, and when is it this month? We saw our first Robin here last week. What states claim the Robin as their state bird?

8. THINGS TO DO FOR SPRING: Why not start creating some pretty spring decor now, so they will be ready when you’re ready to decorate. This forsythia wreath is so pretty and so easy to make. Get step-by-step directions and material sources. Or make this cherry blossom wreath. See how easy it is to force spring branches to bring a bit of spring into your home now.

9. Even though spring is featured prominently here, I still enjoy winter recipes. Right now, soup is often on the menu. I make it and freeze it for lunches and when I don’t feel like cooking. A new soup on the blog is Hearty And Creamy Chicken Gnocchi. Pair it with Butter-Topped Beer Bread. YUM! You can see more delicious soup recipes HERE.

10. AROUND THE WEB- HOBBIES: This is such a interesting IG account about birds and this account about birding.. If you would like to learn to watercolor, this blog is excellent. Here is an excellent blog to learn how to make sourdough bread, and here is a site if you want to learn the paper-folding art of origami. There are blogs and videos for almost any hobby you want to start!

Answer to #7: The snow moon is February 24th. The robin is the state bird of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Connecticut.

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! ❤️

1. If you’ve ever made a mistake on expensive home decor, this post will definitely resonate with you: How to Avoid the Biggest Decorating Mistakes. It includes my own biggest mistakes (there are some doozies!), as well as tips for avoiding costly missteps in the future.

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

3. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared our Master Bathroom Makeover Reveal with before and after pics. I also shared these Calming Bedroom Decor Ideas, these Feminine Office Decor Ideas and these organizing hacks including 12 Things You Wont Find in My Home.

4. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES: SPRING BRANCHES

• This gorgeous soft pink cherry blossom branch.
• This delightful faux lilac flower branch.
• This charming faux pussy willow spray.
• This wonderful quince faux blossom bundle.
• These chic faux dogwood stems – set of 3.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES: SPRING WREATHS

• This stunning lavender herb wreath.
• This elegant faux lily of the valley wreath.
• This beautiful faux blooming tulip wreath.
• This pretty sweet dried spring wreath.
• This lovely faux pink cherry blossom wreath.

6. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES: SPRING PILLOWS

• This exquisite floral bird pillow.
• This refreshing embroidered botanical pillow.
• This colorful blossom branch pillow.
• This classic green toile pillow.

7. Packing up a home to move while you’re trying to sell it presents some interesting challenges. Here are Tips for Packing While Trying to Sell Your Home, along with general packing tips and how to clean while packing. (If you’re just curious to see how I’ve used AI photos for home decor, be sure to click over to the post.)

8. FASHION PICKS: Transitional winter-into-spring look

• This classic double breasted blazer.
• This high waist wide leg jean.
• This goes-with-everything long sleeve tee.
• These low-heeled cap toe pump.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: Such a beautiful springy vibe in this cheerful sunroom. Loving this elegantly appointed gorgeous bedroom. These stunning powder rooms are dark and dramatic, but not one bit depressing.

10. UP NEXT: Spring Decor Ideas and Trends..