Style Scouting: Vol. 247
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.
This weekend summer arrived in the northern hemisphere. With it came a major heat wave that is affecting large swaths of the U.S, including where I live where it is very hot and may even reach triple digits!
Ed had shoulder replacement surgery on Friday, so I spent the last two days hanging out in a very nice hospital with lots of large windows to sit by to take in the views. Ed came home yesterday. He is doing great and just dealing with the pain now and having to wear a sling for the next 4 weeks. I have passed along the well-wishes many of you sent him. XO.
For the next few days I will be staying close to home to make sure he has all he needs. I will be working on a few posts for the summer while also taking time to simply enjoy reading a few good books I have on my Kindle.
I hope you can stay inside in the cool AC. Keep yourself safe and stay cool however you can this week and if you can, find your way to some water — a pool, lake, river, ocean or a fun run through a lawn sprinkler like we did when we were kids to cool off. :-)
Now onto the links I found for you this week.
Decorating
Every room in this home will make you smile – it is so bright, cheery and inviting. (open in same tab). Note: there are 15 photos in this post – just keep scrolling down in the post to see them all.
I like the use of lots of color, textures and details in this cheery home. (open in same tab)
You will find doable decorating and home improvement ideas if you look closely at the photos in this home renovator’s gallery of projects. I like the screen doors on the white porch with arched accents that is connected to a deck. (open in same tab)
This designer’s house. (open in same tab) And to see even more, here is their garden setting. (open in same tab)
DIY
I have made an outdoor planter using concrete, but want to try using this much easier and lighter compound to make a few more. (open in same tab)
Colorful DIY magnets you will want to put on your refrigerator. (open in same tab)
How to transform a closet into an office. (open in same tab)
Watching & Reading
I am totally immersed in the 2015 NBC crime drama, Blindspot that is currently on Netflix. The storyline is great and I also like that there are no dark gritty video filters on the scenes like so many crime dramas and movies have on them nowadays. (open in same tab)
Food
If you like ice cream? cake? Yum…yum.. yummy! (open in same tab)
This chicken salad gets baked in the oven. (open in same tab)
Look what you can do with a pepper grinder. (open in same tab)
Butter made special. (open in same tab)
Gardening
The difference between deadheading and pruning and why you need to do both. (open in same tab)
If you like or want to grow herbs, here is a great post with lots of ideas on where around your home you can grow them. (open in same tab)
No more boring outdoor pavers when you add your creative style to them. (open in same tab)
Fashion & Beauty
Loving the “Must Have It Bag“ for this summer. It’s not what you may think. :-)(open in same tab)
A happy and just fun colorful bracelet. (open in same tab)
Fun & Interesting
Which side are you on in this design debate? (open in same tab). My house has both. I feel it depends on the size and style of the room.
Look what you can do with your favorite children’s books. (open in same tab)
Something to Think About
Have you heard of the spoon theory? (open in same tab)
“What you do frequently becomes your frequency” – unknown
Oh… So Stylish Finds
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- No tools required when you want to hang something, even heavy stuff on a wall when you use these very drywall picture hangers. (open in same tab)
- After getting my hair cut and styled at the salon a few weeks ago with this hair dryer, I splurged and got one. Even Ed is impressed with it. :-) (open in same tab)
- A festive set for the Fourth of July. (open in same tab)
- My favorite thing that is outside on my deck. (open in same tab)
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