Weekly Wednesday Wishlist #130

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Welcome to Weekly Wednesday Wishlist #130!

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1. Is your holiday mantel as fluffed-up as you’d like it to be? If you’d like some inspiration, be sure to check out these 20 Christmas Mantel Decor Ideas!

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

3. THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG I shared this Christmas Living Room Decorated with Holiday Metallics, this Elegant Christmas Table Setting, these Simple and Pretty Christmas Decorations for the Bathroom, and how to Use Greenery and Organics in Your Christmas Decor.

4. If you’re done with your holiday decorating and beginning to think ahead, or you simply can’t get enough of a French-inspired look, you’ll love The Ultimate Guide to French Country Decor Essentials.

5. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $50:

• This acacia wood bark cheese board / tray.
• This charming winter forest candle.
• This pine cone LED lamp set of 2.
• These fresh curly willow branches.

6. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $100:

• This elegant set of 2 faux fur snow leopard pillows.
• These lovely sugared birch flameless candles.
• This raw driftwood bowl tray.

7. CURRENT DECOR CRUSHES UNDER $200:

• This fabulous cable knit throw blanket.
• This pampas grass shadow box wall art.
• This rustic forest sherpa comforter.

8. FASHION PICKS: Let’s talk sweaters. I’m all about soft cashmere in the winter including this lovely V-neck (the best price and comes in a range of colors), this wonderful crew neck (great quality and lush relaxed fit) and this fabulously luxurious turtleneck. I know the last one is pricey and not the sweater you’re going to get in every color, but maybe splurge for just one? This is the sweater you’re going to wear over and over…

9. WHAT’S INSPIRING ME AROUND THE WEB: This beautiful bathroom would be stunning without any holiday decor, but with these subtle seasonal touches it’s even more gorgeous. I’m loving these charming organic touches in this wonderful laundry room. I might actually enjoy doing laundry in a room like that. This exquisite entryway dressed for Christmas.

10. UP NEXT: Transitioning to winter decor after Christmas…

1.) If you are wishing that a little elf would stop by and wrap all of your Christmas presents, I’m afraid I can’t help you! But I do have a collection of tips and ideas to make the job easier. I’m featuring my favorite wrapping paper, boxes, ribbon, and more.

2.) If you have been wishing for a way to add some charm to your Christmas holiday, I’m here to help. A warm mug of hot chocolate is not just delicious, it’s soothing and cozy. And it’s even cozier when it’s served in a fun Santa mug! This recipe is super easy and can be made in a slow cooker, so once it’s mixed up, there’s nothing more to do. Enjoy!

3.) HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY #3: head over to my Instagram account to enter my third holiday giveaway. All the entry information is available in my stories. (Once you are on my profile page, just tap my round picture in the upper left corner to see my stories.) This week I’m giving away a set of the Santa mugs featured in my hot chocolate post! (If there’s enough interest, I just might give away two sets!)

4.) FAVORITE QUOTE: “Whenever you are creating beauty around you, you are restoring your own soul.” ~Alice Walker

5.) INSPIRING HOME TOURS: take this gorgeous Christmas home tour that features so many wonderful ideas, and then visit this New England cottage-farmhouse style home decorated for the holidays.

6.) CHRISTMAS DECORATING IDEAS: if you have a small space, here are some tips for making it feel cozy during the holidays, and if you have some tiny spaces that need just a touch of Christmas, here are 10 beautiful ideas.

7.) FAVORITE BOOTS: these Time and Tru UGG look-alikes are comfy and warm, but if you want the real thing, take a look here. These leather booties look great with leggings, and these Chelsea rain boots are perfect for wet, chilly weather. (And are surprisingly comfortable.) I also love these Clarks ankle boots…and I think the fur trim is super cute.

8.) Stunning Instagram accounts to follow: Thistle Harvest, Miss Mustard Seed, and Nine and Sixteen.

9.) Stay tuned because I still have one more fashion gift guide post that’s going out to my email subscribers either Thursday or Friday. Not on my list? Join HERE.

10.) Wishing you all a week filled with love and contentment. XO

1). I hope this week’s WWW finds you in the Christmas spirit! This is such a beautiful time of the year so let’s soak in every minute. Have you finished your Christmas decorating? Personally, I consider myself not fully done until Christmas Eve. I enjoy adding final touches, such as a bowl of greens or a pair of candles, or crafting a quick decoration in just a few minutes. Here are 9 Easy Last-Minute Christmas Decorating Ideas you can use to decorate your home and enjoy the holiday spirit.

2. Amazon Finds: Here are my favorites from Amazon this week. 

3. Quick Christmas Salad Recipe: Add 12 oz. spring greens to a large salad bowl. Layer 2/3 cup candied pecans, 2/3 cup gruyere cheese, 4 mandarin oranges, separated, and 1 pomegranate in a large bowl. Make the dressing: Put 1/4 cup olive oil. 2 TBS champagne vinegar, 3 TBS honey, 2 TBS mustard, 1 tsp finely minced shallots, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until combined. Drizzle the salad dressing over the salad to taste. Toss and serve. YUM!

4. Last-Minute Christmas Gifts: this pretty blue and white porcelain jar with a lid, this popcorn maker, this infusion pitcher, this beautiful gold bowl, this white Dutch oven, this sweet tree-shaped baker, this attractive insulated utility tote, and this pedestal bowl.

5. Home And More: Here’s a holiday home tour marathon, so many ideas, beautiful Christmas tablescapes that will inspire you to set a special table this Christmas, so sweet ideas for gifts in a jar, see my Christmas Simmer Pot gift in a jar idea with gift tag, and this A-MAZING Christmas carol you won’t want to miss.

6. Dried oranges are showing up in so much Christmas decorating this season. I’m decorating with them too! Here’s an easy way to dry oranges right in your oven, and I’m sharing my secret for keeping their beautiful, vibrant color.

7. Fun And Interesting Facts: How many years does it take to grow the average Christmas tree? How many gifts are there in the song The Twelve Days Of Christmas?

8. Loungware And Pajamas: this two-piece loungewear set, these soft star-studded pajamas, this plaid pajama set, this pretty flowered pajama set, this soft white robe, this Stewart plaid pajama set, this 2-piece knit loungewear, and this attractive mid-calf robe.

9. Fun Stocking Stuffers For Kids: this electric toothbrush, this talking hamster (I got for my three littlest grandchildren), Wikki Sticks, cute animal knee-high socks for girls, 6 card games, light-up gloves, and these hand-directed drones.

10. Do you get our newsletter? Get fresh ideas, the latest posts and our 37-page Christmas Lookbook filled with festive inspiration.

Answer to #7: It takes 15 years to grow the average Christmas tree. The gifts in the 12 Days Of Christmas add up to 364 gifts. Now you know.

Happy Wednesday…