This week, WWW features home decorating ideas, finds for you and your home, planning tips, easy home DIYs, fun facts, delicious recipes, seasonal ideas and more.
1. Favorite Styling Moment: Now that I’m done Making cafe curtains For my kitchen, I prefer this view from my kitchen sink.
2. Easy Decorating Tip of the Week: Swap heavy decorative accents for lighter materials like glass, rattan or wicker. These natural textures reflect the season and make your home feel airy and light.
3. Do you know: do you know that Switching to lighter bedding Can April really help you sleep better? Breathable fabrics like cotton or linen keep you comfortable when the temperature starts to rise.
4. Favorite Recent Purchases: To go along with my favorite styling moment, I’d like to feature This box Again I have three of them and they are perfect for storing my various coffee pods and tea bags. Find my bought and loved decorations, gadgets and favorite planners here .
5. Lovely Living and Beyond: Take stock of what really sustains you. Notice what habits, people, and routines bring peace instead of noise. May this awareness guide the coming months in a calm, steady manner.
6. Reader Question of the Week: “Do I have to replace all my rugs every season?” See #10 for the answer!
7. Weekly Awesome Finds:
- This Woven rattan shell charger Adds such a pretty, nautical-inspired touch to the table and makes everyday place settings feel a little more special.
- Packed with timeless appeal, this A pillow with a neutral pattern Adds just the right touch of texture and warmth to any space.
- This Bamboo tray It has a timeless, collected look and is perfect for serving or styling the table with ease and charm.
- I really love this Hand woven wool and jute rugs Such has a timeless, grounded look and adds beautiful texture and warmth to any room.
8. Wearable Style:
- A go-to for sunny days, this one Woven maxi sundress It is both cheerful and comfortable without any fuss.
- There is something cheerful about this Floral stripe topWith its mix of patterns that feel both fresh and familiar.
- Suitable for everyday wear, This piece Keeps things simple while feeling light and comfortable.
- With its scallop detailing and soft floral eyelet, This dress Has a beautiful, feminine charm that feels a little special.
- A relaxed choice for the season, this Straw Drawstring Bucket Bag Adds texture and a smooth feel to any outfit.
- Classic gingham delivers this Poplin shirtdress A look that’s timeless and easy to wear from morning to night.
- You will find yourself reaching for this Maxi skirt Often, thanks to its soft feel and easy everyday style.
- Ilet detailing this Poplin shell Gives it a fresh, breezy feel that’s perfect for hot days.
9. Home Hack: Open windows on opposite sides of your home for a brisk breeze. Instead of airing out one room at a time, open opposite windows to draw fresh air into the home in minutes.
10. Answer to reader’s question (#5): Not at all. Instead of replacing everything, keep a few neutral rugs year-round and swap in a seasonal cover or two. This small change can change the feel of a room without having to store a large collection of pillows.
1. Red, White and Blue: American decor Having a major moment right now and I’m not talking about those flag or star shaped tinsel garlands from the dollar store. in This postI’m sharing cozy Americana decorating ideas that are layered, collected and full of character.
2. Comfort Tip of the Week: your house Not to stay the same foreverAnd that’s a good thing! Before you buy anything new, try reorganizing what you already own. Moving the pieces to a new location makes them feel brand new again.
3. Amazon Finds: Shop cozy I love it Amazon.
4. Little things I love:
5. From my kitchen to yours: With the warm weather we’ve been having, I’ve been craving it Mediterranean Penne Pasta Salad. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, feta and a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Great for a picnic, cookout, or easy make-ahead lunch any day of the week.
6. Updating my wardrobe:
7. Make this with me: One of my favorite things we’ve ever added to our home Kitchen window box herb garden. Being able to harvest fresh parsley, rosemary, chives and chives right from the kitchen window is fun, charming and practical.
8. On the ‘Gram: You are thinking how to add more personality and comfort to your home and then you will find my account.
9. Weekly Motivational Quote: “The sun warms the house better than the sun elsewhere.” ~ Albanian Proverb
10. Happy Earth Day: Deliberate decorating is sustainable decorating. Every quilt you salvage from an estate sale, every vintage crock you see at a thrift store, every basket you pick up at a flea market is one less thing that ends up in a landfill. Secondhand shopping has always been the secret to a home with character and it’s good for the earth too!
1. Best on the blog this week: This week’s featured posts are all about styling your home fresh and beautifully, from decorating accessories you’ll use often to simple, beautiful ways to decorate every room with flowers and greenery.
2. Amazon searches: See all my favorites New choices Trending accents from and Amazon.
3. 5 days to become a better decorator: In just 5 days, you can tackle your biggest decorating problems and get stuck! I will show you how. Sign up here.
4. Answers to life’s little questions:
- How do you remove a piece of pasta from a pot of boiling water to check if it’s done? Use chopsticks to take out a piece.
- How do you chill a glass of wine without spilling the water? Freeze grapes and use them instead of ice cubes.
- How do I keep plastic wrap from sticking to itself? Put it in the fridge. Cold plastic wrap is easy to handle and less likely to stick to itself when covering food.
5. Fantastic Finds:
6. Beautiful homes and more: Take this tour Home in St. Louis It is the practice of layering decor to create a beautiful look and feel. I love the relaxed look of this one Home in MaineColor blue and filled with collectables. Visit this classic NYC apartment With classic charm, and this West New York home Filled with European antiques.
7. Fun and interesting facts: Animals- Which dog was nominated for an Academy Award? Which animals hold hands when they sleep?
8. Curated Closet: Classics that never go out of style
9. Culinary corner: Don’t waste the last bits of food like jam, pesto or mayonnaise at the bottom of the jar. Use it to make a quick vinaigrette. Add vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Shake the jar well to mix. Pour over your salad for flavor, or use it as a marinade. This simple trick turns scraps into a delicious dressing.
10. The Last Word: let’s laugh Motherhood is chaos!
Answer to #7: Rin Tin Tin was nominated for an Academy Award. Sea otters hold hands when they sleep so they don’t fall apart. Very beautiful! Now you know!
Happy Wednesday, friends…
