Style Scouting: Vol. 288

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.

Hi – I hope everything is going well in your world. This past week at PT for my leg, I was told the weird pain and discomfort I have been feeling most likely was coming from my hip that I had replaced 4 years ago. It needs some “muscle building attention” around it. After I came out of the PT session doing hip exercises that I did right after I had the replacement, I felt better.

So I am back to adding them to my morning stretch and workout. So from experience, my advice… if you have ever had a joint replacement – keep doing all the PT exercises you had to do, even if it is years later. :-)

On the home front, it has been hot this week which made it feel like summer. We, as in Ed is refinishing the deck, which is not a fun job, especially in the heat. It is a big deck that wraps around the house, plus their is another one one the second floor, so each step takes time – flipping damaged boards, sanding, cleaning and then staining and sealing.

We wanted to wait until pollen season was over to start, but didn’t expect summer temps in April. It is going to cool off today, so when my job of staining it comes, it will feel spring-like again.

Hope you have a great week ahead. Now onto the links I found for you this week.

Decorating

Accents of same color in every room in this home. In this case it is a greyed blue. (open in same tab)

A fresh color palette and playful patterns were added to better reflect the new owner’s lifestyle and sensibilities. (open in same tab)

I like the soft color palette used in this oceanfront home. (open in same tab)

This home has the coolest fridge set up. (open in same tab)

DIY

This is such a great idea to change up a bookcase. Look closely at the after so you see the angled change of the shelves. (open in same tab)

Don’t miss seeing these decorative ways you can use decor tattoos to decorate almost any surface in your home. (open in same tab)

Before and after – An old wood stool gets a new look. (open in same tab)

These colorful curtains look easy to make and would add your unique personality to a room. (open in same tab)

Organizing

The enduring chicness of the ‘too many books’ aesthetic. (open in same tab)

Have you heard of the ‘chaos zone‘ decluttering method? (open in same tab)

Food

Have you ever had Tokyo style pizza? It looks good! (open in same tab)

This classic appetizer done Chicago style sure looks delicious. (open in same tab)

My family always enjoys a good orzo recipe like this one. (open in same tab)

Out & About

Looking forward to going to this movie that comes out around Mother’s Day. (open in same tab)

On my travel bucket list. (open in same tab)

If you are looking for a fun getaway – this place could be a fun place to stay. (open in same tab)

Gardening

This wire trellis is going to look amazing when it is full. (open in same tab)

How to improve your flower garden soil. (open in same tab)

Do this one task in April for a greener yard this summer. (open in same tab)

Fashion, Health & Beauty

Can food actually be medicine?These doctors say yes. (open in same tab)

If you are trying to build muscle, this is good to know. (open in same tab)

Is the image you see in the mirror the real you? (open in same tab)

Don’t toss your old clothes. Scientists have figured out when your outdated clothes will come back in style. (open in same tab)

Fun & Interesting

If you read on an older model Kindle – here is a way you can keep using it after Amazon pulls the plug on them on May 20th. (open in same tab)

I had forgotten about the excitement around this when it landed in my mailbox back in the 1980’s. If you are around my age, you may fondly remember it also. (open in same tab)

Something to Think About

Ways to stop brain rot. (open in same tab)

How to build a life that feels good. (open in same tab)

“It feels like people are finally giving themselves permission to do their own thing. There’s space for personal taste again – for homes that feel individual instead of trend driven.” – Leanne Ford

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