Style Scouting: Vol. 174
Thanks for stopping by for this week’s Style Scouting. My Sunday post where I share the random stuff that captured my attention or inspired me that I found online.

Hello and happy 2024! How were your holidays? I hope they were everything you wanted them to be.
My daughter, Kelly, SIL and grandkiddies left on January 1st to head back to Los Angeles after spending 5 weeks with us.
Christmas was made extra special having little kids around and we enjoyed every minute of their visit. It was non-stop. Trips to the park, playing pretend everything, baking, eating, baking more, games, walks and renting a big SUV to fit all of us so we could travel with car seats and room for a 6 hour trip to see our younger daughter and her boyfriend and my sisters in Charlottesville for a long weekend.
I was hoping to get back to posting this week, but Ed and I are both EX…HAUS…TED!!! Little kids keep you on your toes.

I did focus on getting the house back in order. I took the tree down on New Years Day. Over the week, I got the rest of the holiday decorations put away.
The room feels so sparse now, not only with the holiday decorations down, but all the toys and play table that were in the living room the last 5 weeks are stored away until the next visit.
Now I feel ready to tackle some new projects. Ed is working on one today – a new garage door opener. I know, exciting right? The function is great, but not so pretty, so I won’t be blogging about it. :-)
Now onto the links I found this week.
Decorating
This designer’s decorating portfolio.
This home was once a church. (Hit the > on right edge of photo to scroll vertically through the images.)
A home where blue hues rein supreme.
This pretty and colorful home in a rustic setting.
DIY
I love what she did with her fireplace wall.
A very small bedroom becomes a cozy office.
Did you know this about using a tape measure? I didn’t!
I like seeing creative furniture makeovers like this.
Organizing
Another way to look at decluttering and letting go.
Need to declutter? Here are a few methods you may not have thought of to try.
Food
This looks like a cozy meal for a cold winter night.
Did you know that by adding this simple ingredient to any hot chocolate (packaged or made from scratch) will make it the creamiest?
If you have a bread machine and like bread sticks, you may want to try this recipe.
Out & About
Ed and I went to the movies to see The Boys in the Boat. It was so good. I wish there were more movies made like it. Have you seen it? Our daughter, Kelly was a rower in college so we could relate when seeing the hard work and focus needed to be on an 8-person crew working as one.
Fashion & Beauty
The #1 thing my capsule wardrobe taught me.
Fun & Interesting
Have you heard about Cozy Cardio?
How to make your alone time feel extra special.
Did you know that January is not just about new starts. It is also about doing more of this.
Something to Think About
Lets always keep this wisdom in mind as we age.
I agree with doing everything on this list to save money this year.
Looking for more Joy in your life?
“The easiest way to enjoy your favorite things is to only own your favorite things” – Be More With Less

Oh… So Stylish Finds
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- 2024 Planners for $5.99 – Limited Time
- I live in cozy casual clothes. I bought this oversized half zip pullover in blue and love it. It has lots of room in the back. I have been wearing it everyday. I may get in the color palm now. Go down a size if you don’t want it too big. I am wearing a medium.
- This and this is what I use to cut my own hair, along with this set of haircutting scissors.
- I have so many family photos and slides I want to make digital. I am thinking about getting this. Does anyone have one and does it work well?
- You can see all my Stylish Finds on my SHOP page.
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