Weekly Wednesday Wish List #196

This week’s Wish List features a curated collection of spring ideas for your home, delicious recipes, seasonal clothing, charming homes to visit, and lots more. Our lists have a little something for everyone.

Welcome To Wednesday Weekly Wish List #196

Spring is officially here, just one day early! It has felt like spring inside our home for weeks, and now the season is finally starting to show itself outdoors. With the fresh start of spring, I have decided to begin a walking program. I am slowly easing into it since it has been a while since I have walked consistently for exercise. If you have any tips or suggestions, I would love to hear them! Share your best walking advice in the comments. I would truly appreciate it!

1. WELCOME SPRING with these beautiful and budget-friendly Easter Decorating Ideas that will instantly make your home bloom! And if you’re looking to freshen up rooms in your home, don’t miss my best tips for Easy Ways To Update Your Home that will really work!

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

3. 5 DAYS TO BE A BETTER HOME DECORATOR: Learn how to conquer your 5 biggest decorating dilemmas for good. GO HERE to decorate smarter!

4. FABULOUS FINDS:

• This pillow is my favorite for spring.
• This perfect terracotta bowl planter. LOVE!
• This stunning blue and white chinoiserie planter on a pedestal base.
• This glass hurricane on a pedestal base- various colors.

• These dining room chairs– I’m thinking about these, but what color?
• These handsome (set of two) outdoor living chairs.
• This beautiful white glazed vase perfect for tulips.
• Classic spindle chair– most popular Fabulous Find last week!

5. BEAUTIFUL HOME AND DECOR IDEAS: I just love Ruth McKeaney from Hillside Farm. She’s sharing Easter Ideas at her home. Visit this beautiful garden tour in Newport, RI. And visit Kimberly for Easter Table ideas.

6. CURATED CLOSET: Spring Staples

• Let’s start with last week’s favorite cropped pants in case you missed them. I have them- so easy to wear!
• This long raincoat is a must-have in your closet!
• Pretty no-iron spring shirt.
• Perfect light sweater to pop over something sleeveless.

• Just got this knit top. It is so flattering!
• This soft wear everywhere smocked dress.
• These casual knit sneakers are so comfortable.
• The prettiest straw tote.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: What do Easter Eggs symbolize. What is the most popular Easter candy?

8. THIS AND THAT: Do you like “before and afters?” Here’s a charming bungalow that went from dull and uninspiring to colorful and curated! One item in your decorating toolbox should be the small but mighty decor riser! See how to use them and create risers with what you have around your home. A must-decorating read! And see 52 ideas for decorating Easter eggs.

9. CULINARY CORNER: Fresh Strawberry Salad is a light and refreshing dish perfect for spring. Start with 4 cups of baby spinach or mixed greens as the base. Slice 1 cup of fresh strawberries and scatter them over the greens. Add ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese and ¼ cup of toasted almonds for crunch. In a small jar, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Shake well and drizzle over the salad just before serving. Toss lightly and enjoy this delicious seasonal dish.

10. THE LAST WORD: I’ve been busy updating posts on the blog! Did you know I’ve written over 3,000 posts in the past 15 years? I’m refreshing the best and most popular ones with new content and images to bring you the most up-to-date inspiration. So, if you come across a familiar post, just know it’s not old at all—it’s been updated with fresh ideas just for you!

ANSWER TO #7: Easter Eggs are a symbol of life and rebirth. Reese’s peanut butter eggs are the most popular Easter candy. Now you know!

1. READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK: As a kid, I distinctly remember my mom switching over our bedrooms to their spring/summer look. If you, too, love the feeling this transformation brings, check out Provence-Inspired Spring Bedroom Decor.

2. TOP SEASONAL POSTS:

• Refresh your home for spring with these: 8 Spring Design Elements.
• A simple and uplifting spring craft: DIY Chinoiserie Pitchers.
• An airy & lovely Easter table: Gorgeous Easter Table Decor Ideas.

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

4. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I also shared:

• This Primary Bathroom Makeover Reveal: Before and After.
• This simple tutorial for DIY Chalk Painted Nightstands.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES:

• This lovely distressed rose + vine terracotta vase.
• This exceptional Easter nest live centerpiece with filled robin eggs.
• These charming spring pillows: this faded floral and this greenery inspired.
• These canvas botanical spring flower wall hangings (set of 2).
• This elegant porcelain lattice fruit bowl.

6. TOP FASHION PICKS: feminine tops are everywhere this spring!

• This feminine peasant style popover top on super sale!
• This ruffled pin-tuck country floral blouse (also comes in solid white).
• This pleated yoke long sleeve peasant blouse.
• This popular ruffled indigo dotted henley top.
• This gorgeous waist-length eyelet blouse (lovely for Easter).

7. FURNITURE DEALS for a current project I’m working on:

• This rustic chic executive desk.
• This wonderful earth tone vintage feel area rug.
• This riveted wood frame with a black steel finish (great for a gallery wall).
• This fabulous (and oh-so-on trend) arched bookcase.
• These perfect swivel barrel chairs.

8. WHAT I’M READING: Along with the novels and heavier reading I enjoy, I also love to read small inspirational books, particularly in the morning as part of my morning routine. Currently I’m enjoying The Happiness Year: How to Find Joy in Every Season by Tara Ward.

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: I love these warm and inviting spaces using neutrals with brown. These absolutely stunning Euro-inspired spaces make use of stone and other natural elements. If white and blue is more your thing, you’ll love this gorgeous home.

10. UP NEXT: Simple spring decorating ideas for the dining room…

1.) As the days get longer and the air grows warmer, it’s the perfect time to welcome all that spring has to offer. My Ultimate Guide to Spring is full of creative ideas…from simple home decor updates to outdoor fun and fresh recipes. Whether you’re eager to bring a little springtime into your space or enjoy the season outside, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. (Two new pretty wall art printables too!)

2.) My Amazon shop is freshly updated! Browse a beautiful selection of spring and summer wreaths. See them all HERE!

3.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Sometimes,” said Pooh, “the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ~A. A. Milne

4.) HOME TOURS: step inside this B&B-inspired cozy Cape Cod charmer, and then tour this former rental that is now a Florida getaway packed with personality.

5.) This dreamy Lake Michigan cottage is full of clean lines, bright colors and natural materials that add interest, without chaos. This lake house is casual and welcoming, but with cleaner lines, brighter colors, and natural materials.

6.) I adore this 1830’s cottage that’s a little wonky but filled with charm!

7.) CASUAL WARDROBE FINDS I’M LOVING THIS WEEK:

• this super cute V-Neck T-Shirt dress
• this basic, but flattering, black and white tee (Runs small so size up.)
• this light-weight crewneck pullover (I have this in another color and love it. On sale too.)
• this darling chambray puff-sleeve ruffle-collar top
• these fun and summery polka dot girlfriend chinos
• this pretty flowered button up blouse
• and the matching pants

8.) This is one of the best makeovers I have ever seen. It’s a basement staircase, and you will not believe how it was transformed!

9.) READER FAVORITES:

• Made with fresh strawberries and lemon, these strawberry bars are perfect for special occasions and family gatherings. With just a few minutes of prep, and items found in your pantry, this yummy dessert can be ready to go in no time!
• Learn how to decorate your home with spring blooms! Featuring easy arrangement ideas, which flowers to choose, and more.
• This easy cherry cheese Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry, a sweet cream cheese filling, and cherry preserves for a bakery-quality treat at home.

10.) Coming soon: an Easter tablescape, an all-new guide to the best faux flowers, and two new recipes. Have a lovely week!

Happy Wednesday, friends…