Style Scouting: Vol. 201
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…hello!
Today I am on my way home to South Carolina after spending a week in Ocean City, NJ with my family, including my sisters, brother-in-law and nephew. There were 10 adults and 2 grandkids.
The south Jersey shore town has been a summer vacation destination for my family since I was in elementary school. Through the generations it has held many memories and we want to continue making more… including taking the grandkids to Wonderland to go on the kiddie rides on the boardwalk … the same ones that even I went on as a kid.
So many things have stayed the same in the resort town, but so much has changed, like the homes. All the older smaller homes on the island over the years have been replaced with much larger homes that have been landscaped with an abundance of colorful hydrangeas. They were everywhere!
This is the view on the beach side of the house we stayed in where pink and light purple hydrangeas grew along the bulkhead. They were huge and so lush and full and I found out the reason why… see the link under Gardening to find out the reason. I wanted to take them all home with me.
As much as I enjoyed taking the last 4 weeks off to enjoy family life, it will feel good to be home and settle back into my everyday normal routine this week. Once I unpack, grocery shop and do a few loads of laundry, I plan to get back to finishing a few projects I started back in the spring. So stay tuned. :-)
Now here are the links that I found this week.
Decorating
This design firm’s portfolio. (open in same tab)
This adorable guesthouse was once a garage. (open in same tab)
A few pretty living rooms. (open in same tab)
DIY
This pretty outdoor clothes line and the benefits of using it. (open in same tab)
What a clever light for an outdoor table. (open in same tab)
This method to make a throw pillow cover is new to me. So smart! (open in same tab)
Home Improvement
The most coveted space that is trending for a kitchen. I am trying to create one in my home. (open in new tab)
Food
If you like watermelon these tips are good to know. (open in same tab)
This summer version of stuffed shells. (open in same tab)
Here is a fun way to enjoy a bumper crop of zucchini from your garden. (open in same tab)
Out & About
A pretty way to decorate a plain gift bag. (open in same tab)
Gardening
It’s Not Just Your Garden: ‘Hydrangea Hysteria’ Blooms in the Northeast (open in same tab)
Fashion & Beauty
If you get sunscreen on your clothes, treat them first with this so it won’t leave a stain. (open in same tab)
Fun & Interesting
14 ways to get rid of mosquito bites overnight. (open in same tab)
This will make you smile! I see you… some of Boston’s trains now have googly eyes. (open in same tab)
Something to Think About
Why you should want to be alone at times. (open in same tab) (The Atlantic, gift link)
This is how to save the day. (open in same tab)
“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” – Franz Kafka
Oh… So Stylish Finds
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- For when a room could benefit from a cool breeze. (open in same tab)
- Feel the beat no matter where you are. (open in same tab)
- Love this for my living room! (open in same tab)
- This pretty and airy summer shirt. (open in same tab)
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