Easy spring and early summer ideas for your home, easy decorating tips, fresh flowers, curated finds, recipes and inspiration to freshen up your space.
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This week’s WWW is full of easy, beautiful ways to refresh your home for the upcoming season. You’ll find simple decorating ideas, fresh floral inspiration, and classic touches like blue and white that always feel right this time of year.
There’s a strong thread running through everything I’m sharing today, keeping things simple, using what you love, and adding natural elements that make your home feel fresh and inviting. From quick room updates and front door ideas to cute finds, recipes and a look at summer style, it’s all about creating a home that feels calm, collected and ready for the season.
I think you’ll find something here that inspires you to make even a small change that makes a big difference.
1. Garnished with chamomile: This little flower is one of the cheapest ways to bring a natural, cottage feel to your home (no, it’s not just for tea), and I’m sharing all my favorite ways to use it, including fresh in a vase, dried in bundles, and even simmered on the stove.
2. Comfort Tip of the Week: May is window cleaning month at our house (not my favorite chore but one that needs to be done). I ditched Windex years ago and use it now Microfiber cloth Nothing but water, and our windows come out perfectly free every time.
3. Amazon Finds: Shop cozy I love it Amazon.
4. Little things I love:
5. From my kitchen to yours: If there’s one recipe found in every summer kitchen around here, it’s mine Calico Baked Beans. A family favorite for over 20 years, once you taste it, you’ll understand why!
6. Updating my wardrobe:
- I am planning to wear this Yacht T With this Gingham skirt On vacation in two weeks.
- N Americana sweatshirt Great for cool mornings, bonfires, camping or walks on the beach.
- This is amazing dress Looks like something you’d find at Anthro for hundreds of dollars.
- This Sandals It’s weird! Love the gold button detail.
7. Make this with me: Create a charm Button beads Using bead rings, mixed white buttons, hot glue gun and ribbon. Layer and glue the buttons onto the ring, then finish with a bow. This craft is a great way to use buttons that you can hide in your craft supplies.
8. On the ‘Gram: My friends ask me how to decorate their house with red, white and blue color without looking difficult, So I sent this to the group chat.
9. Weekly Motivational Quote: “Light is what guides you home, warmth is what keeps you there.” ~ Eli Rodriguez
10. Would you rather version:
- Enjoy a Saturday afternoon at a farmer’s market or garden nursery
- Decorate your home with fresh lilacs or peonies
- A garden full of herbs or a garden full of wildflowers
- Spend Memorial Day weekend at the beach or in the mountains
- Host a backyard cookout or cozy porch dinner for friends
1. The Best of the Blog: Let’s focus on simple ideas for creating beautiful spaces in and around our homes. get 12 living room ideas All that takes 15-minutes to do and simple ideas to make Welcome to the front door of summer.
2. Amazon searches: See all my favorite new picks And trending accents like Blue and white ginger jar vase In the image above from 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. This and that: Summer is just around the corner, so why not add This For your summer outfit? If you need a cute, funny, easy summer book, read on This. Do you agree or disagree? This? This Gives you a week’s worth of delicious dinners, plus other exciting recipes to try. thatAll
5. Fantastic Finds: Let’s celebrate America’s favorite inventions for your home
6. Beautiful Home Tour and more: You’ll love this darling 890 sq.ft. Charleston homeI did it! Love the covered console table idea. Let’s live in the south and travel Timeless, inviting home (I love the style of this house). Then go to Classic, Historic Tennessee home Filled with antiques and art. I love touring small apartments; Think like this 650 sq ft NYC apartmentVery creative.
7. Fun and interesting facts: What is a group of rabbits called? How many ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbols are there?
8. Curated Closet:
- i love Gauze shirt For summer- in various colors and 59% off. And this Splitneck One (favorite color salmon), so beautiful!
- Light drinking cotton Summer sweater A great way to finish off an outfit and have something to throw over your shoulder in air conditioning – in a variety of colors and on sale.
- This might be my favorite peak of summer.
- This one is special and beautiful Crochet dress. Combine it with this Summer sweater. wear asStatement bracelet With the sleeveless thing.
9. Culinary Corner: Lemon Chicken Orzo: Heat 2 TBS olive oil in a large skillet. Salt and pepper 1 pound bite-sized chicken. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp dried oregano; Cook 30 seconds. Stir in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup orzo; Cover and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, juice and zest of 1 lemon; Cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 cups spinach, if using, wilt. Finish with parsley or basil.
10. The Last Word: The number one reason a room feels “closed” is visual noise, too many things competing for attention. Edit back what you see and let a piece or two shine through. Your room will instantly look calmer and more beautiful.
Answers to #7: A group of rabbits is called a fluffle. There are over 700 ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbols. Now you know.
1. Favorite Styling Moment: My focus lately has been this fireplace that sits directly in front of our kitchen table lately. I’ve been tweaking and playing, but as you can see it’s incomplete – two different sized greenery orbs, something missing to go into the container or something, etc. I’m not even sure I’m happy with this arrangement at all.
2. Easy Decorating Tip of the Week: Add that A small stool or garden seat In a corner of your house or porch. It can serve as a side table, plant stand or extra seating and adds charm without taking up too much space.
3. Do you know: Did you know that adding a small vase of fresh greenery from your yard can brighten up a room just as much as store-bought flowers? Sometimes The most beautiful arrangement is the easiest.
4. Favorite Recent Purchases: You can’t go wrong with a good, basic white container. This oneWhich is similar to the one I currently have on my dining room table, it’s so cute! Find my bought and loved decorations, gadgets and favorite planners here .
5. Lovely Living and Beyond: Refresh a small corner of your home. A new candle, a bowl of lemons or a sprig of greenery can make an everyday space feel renewed.
6. Reader Question of the Week: “What’s the secret to making a small space look bigger and brighter?” See #10 for the answer!
7. Weekly Awesome Finds:
- Classic Greek key pattern on this Outdoor pillow A porch or patio adds such a timeless, tailored touch to a seating area.
- Moti elaborates on this Candles Gives them an elegant, collected look that will work beautifully on a dining table or mantel.
- Blue stripes always look classic for summer, and this one Napkins Will add such a fresh, light touch to any table setting.
- Soft stripes on this Glassware Give it that fresh coastal feel and give everyday drinks a little extra flair.
- Soft colors and attractive herons make this artwork Calm, collected and perfect for adding a coastal touch to a room.
- Draped on a chair or sofa, the Striped throw Adds the perfect layer of soft texture and relaxed summer style.
- Patterns and colors on this Lumbar pillow Feel very rich and collected, adding warmth and personality to any space.
- This is a bundle Hydrangea stems Such a soft, classic touch will add to a vase and will look beautiful all season long.
8. Wearable Style:
- Lightweight cotton voile offers this Beach shirt Such an easy, breezy feel for warm weather and relaxing summer days.
- Simple Linen shorts As such it is perfect for hot summer days when you need a relaxed and relaxed look.
- Its relaxed fit and classic style pants Make them such an easy option for everyday wear.
- A simple knitted detail gives this Sandals A polished look that’s easy to wear with everything from dresses to everyday casual wear.
- Metal bands provide this Linen-blend dress Just the right hint of shimmer while maintaining a smooth, relaxed feel.
- A smocked bodice and flowing silhouette give this off Maxi dress Such an easy, feminine feel for summer days.
- Excellent and versatile, This top It’s a one-of-a-kind staple that works effortlessly with almost everything in your closet.
- Perfect for chilly mornings or heavily air-conditioned spaces, this Cardigan An easy layer to keep close at hand all season long.
9. Home Hack: Use a damp cloth to clean patio furniture before sitting. Instead of deep cleaning every time, a quick wipe right before use makes things easy and ready in seconds.
10. Answer to reader’s question (#5): Use light colors and keep surfaces clean.
Happy Wednesday, friends…
