Style Scouting: Vol. 300
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 Sunday.
I am sure by now you have heard about the Cyclospora outbreak going on in the country. Well, I was going to write about this in last week’s Style Scouting, but didn’t have the energy. When Ed and I came home from Mexico, I came home with it and Ed got it a week later. It is not fun. We are not sure if we picked it up before leaving as we eat a lot of produce or in Mexico.
We were leaving to fly home the first day I had it and I was miserable, so miserable that I didn’t care what other travelers in the airport thought when I laid down on the floor in the waiting area for our flight with my back pack as a pillow. We had a few terminal changes during a layover and I needed a wheelchair to go the distances. Ed got tested I didn’t since we didn’t know about it when I was sick.
We are both pretty much back to normal and have become very careful about what we eat and cooking most veggies. If you want to know more, here is how to minimize your risk this foodborne parasite Cyclospora.
I hope you or a family member don’t get it. Now onto more inspiring topics. :-)
Have a great week ahead.
Decorating
Favorite interiors in this designer’s portfolio. (open in same tab)
What is it that makes the Nancy Meyers look so appealing? (open in same tab)
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DIY
Turn scrap wood into a stunning garden trellis. (open in same tab)
Turn a cabinet door into a little shelf. (open in same tab)
How to remove that thrift store smell from clothes, furniture and more. (open in same tab)
Cleaning & Organizing
Here is how to wash your bath towels so they stay soft and fluffy. (open in same tab)
I am in the process of doing this and am going to employ the basket tip. (open in same tab)
Home Improvement
Thinking about adding a wood fence somewhere in your yard? If so, here are some ideas. (open in same tab)
Food
This whipped lemonade looks not only delicious, but also refreshing! (open in same tab)
Making scrumptious cookies with this cake mix hack. (open in same tab)
Out & About
People wait in line for a living now. (open in same tab)
Why taking road trips are good for you. (open in same tab)
Gardening
A good tip if you have flowers planted in hanging baskets. (open in same tab)
Other uses for fresh herbs besides cooking with them. (open in same tab)
Watching & Reading
Ed and I really got into The Last Ship on Netflix and binged the 5 seasons. (open in same tab). Also on Netflix, I enjoyed, I Will Find You. (open in same tab)
Fashion, Health & Beauty
Here is one very good reason to strengthen your thigh muscles. (open in same tab)
The healthiest older adults all avoid this. (open in same tab)
3 things you should really wash your hands after touching. (open in same tab)
Fun & Interesting
What using a pink shopping basket in the Netherlands means. (open in same tab)
Do you know what QR stands for in a QR code? (open in same tab)
Increase your “surface area” for more luck and magic in your life. (open in same tab)
Something to Think About
Don’t let summer get away from you. (open in same tab)
Reading this about improving the quality of your life reminds me of what the interior designer always wrote about in all of her books. (open in same tab)
“The mindset you carry shapes the life you create.” – unknown
Oh… So Stylish Finds
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- My older daughter and her family just closed on a new house. This bench would look perfect in their foyer. (open in same tab)
- I can’t wear this set yet, but come fall I know I am going to enjoy wearing it to sleep in and around the house. (open in same tab)
- These are being marketed for college dorms, but I want one for my bed. (open in same tab)
- Pottery Barn just introduced a new collection. Thinking of where I could hang one of these. (open in same tab)
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I am SO SO sorry both you and Ed caught that nasty. Oh my word how awful – especially while traveling. Ugh. My cousin’s husband has it now 2 weeks and is so weakened from it. My gosh what a horrible thing. As for all your Scoutings – as usualy they are fabulous. Funny I put that “dorm” back bed pillow thing in my cart recently. Isn’t it fabulous? especially for bedtime readers. Anyway, take care you two.
Yucky!! So sorry to hear about your illness’ ! Glad you’re on the mend 💜
Hi Diane, all good stuff this week as usual!
Fyi, the first link for “turn a cabinet door into a little shelf” doesn’t work. Have a great week!
Hi Susan – Thank you for taking the time to tell me. I just fixed it.
Sorry to hear about your brush with the latest illness sweeping the country. I had what we called “Montezuma’s Revenge” 40 years ago visiting Mexico so I completely understand your lack of concern about how you looked trying to relieve your discomfort at the airport. My favorite memory was how an older woman came over to me and said in her soft southern accent: “Darling, you look just awful, would you like a Pepto Bismal?” I could’ve kissed her!
Hi Mary – It sure is no fun anytime, but traveling makes feeling bad 10x worse. :-)
I came down with Norovirus my last night on a cruise before flying 14 hours home. I thought I’d accidentally got food poisoning from gravlax. I won’t go into details, but it was a very rough trip home. After we got home, my husband developed the same symptoms, my first indication it wasn’t food poisoning.
I feel your pain.
Hi PJ – That is what I thought I had, but I have had food poisoning before and this was different. I am happy to be back to normal now.
Oh my goodness, Diane, I’m glad you’re on the mend! 💙
Thank you Dee.