Weekly Wednesday Wishlist #223

As with each and every week, this Wishlist is filled with fresh ideas to inspire both your home and lifestyle.

There’s a smart decorating shortcut, a surprising way to make a room feel bigger, and a clever hack for tidier styling. I’m also sharing the latest favorite finds for your home and wardrobe, along with a reader question that might just solve a storage problem that we all seem to struggle with.

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1. SEPTEMBER IS APPLE MONTH: Around here, September is all about apples…picking them from our trees, baking them into recipes, and even decorating with them around the house. If you’re craving orchard vibes, I rounded up my favorite apple recipes and decorating ideas.

2. COZY TIP OF THE WEEK: Repurpose tea cups by placing them inside your clear glass baking canisters. It’s a simple way to add charm and personality to something as practical as kitchen storage.

3. LITTLE THINGS I’M LOVING:

• Stock up on these serving utensils for holiday entertaining.
• These placemats would be GORGEOUS on a thanksgiving table.
• This Christmas throw pillow quickly became a bestseller in my LTK boutique!
• I’m loving this area rug from the new Chris Loves Julia rug collection.

• A charcuterie board that’s festive, functional, and shaped like a Christmas tree.
• I cannot wait to hang this nostalgic Christmas Eve tapestry in our home again this holiday season.
• The prettiest, vintage-inspired recipe box I’ve ever laid my eyes on.
• And make sure to grab the matching recipe cards!

4. FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS: My oven baked sweet and salty Chex mix is one of those snacks that disappears the second you set it out. It’s the perfect balance of buttery sweetness and salty crunch that keeps everyone reaching for another handful. Make a big batch before kickoff and it’ll become the MVP of your snack table!

5. THE MISCONCEPTION & THE TRUTH: There’s this misconception that you have to wait until the holidays to buy Christmas decorations, but the truth is, grabbing what you find and love now means you’ll get what you want before the best pieces sell out.

6. OVER ON THE ‘GRAM: Last week I shared a post on cozy and timeless Christmas decor to shop for in 2025. Decor that’s trending now, but will still feel beautiful and classic year after year (because you shouldn’t have to buy new decorations every year). If you’re not on Instagram, you can also view this post on Facebook.

7. UPDATING MY WARDROBE:

• As soon as I saw this long wool coat, I hit checkout. I bought blue, which color do you love?
• This sweater dress is basically fall wrapped up in one flattering outfit.
• I love this updated take on the classic bomber jacket.
• Super cozy pajama set…on sale!

• When you want to add a little pop of pattern to your outfit, try this.
• An absolute must when getting out of the shower on a cold day.
• A pair of classic jeans that you can dress up or down.
• Messy bun? Don’t worry about it! This headband adds instant style with zero effort.

8. MAKE THIS WITH ME: Turn plain pillar candles into something special using nothing more than pretty paper napkins and a little heat. Just trim your napkin to size, separate the layers, and gently melt it onto the candle using an iron. You’ll have a cozy one-of-a-kind candle that looks like something from a boutique that you can gift or style in your home.

9. WEEKLY MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: “Home isn’t where you’re from, it’s where you find light when all grows dark.” ~ Pierce Brown

10. PLANNING AHEAD TO THE HOLIDAYS: Begin gathering Christmas inspiration now with my ebook, 50+ Ways to Make Your Home Extra Cozy for the Holidays! Use code WISHLIST for $10 off now through 9/30/25.

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1. DECORATE YOUR HOME FOR FALL: Let’s create a beautiful and interesting fall home. The 5 Ingredients That Make a Gracious Home shares timeless tips for comfort and hospitality, 13 Easy Fall Decorations And How To Create Them is full of simple ideas you can use in your home today, and Decorating Your Home with Seasonal Organics shows how to bring nature inside no matter the season. Get fall inspired!

2.  AMAZON FINDS: See all my favorite new picks from Amazon.

3. ORGANIZE YOUR HOME: Now’s the perfect time to get organized before the holidays! My Organize Your Home e-book gives you an easy system to keep your home tidy, calm, and organized.

4. THIS AND THAT: Cottage and English Country style is a beautiful way to decorate with comfort and timeless charm. The images in THIS are so inviting and full of character. THIS easy recipe tastes like fall. It’s my family’s favorite. THIS is how to organize your Christmas gifts as you buy them, so you don’t lose them. Learn how to mix and match wood furniture in your home beautifully. Make sure you see THIS. That’s it!

5. FABULOUS HOME DECOR FINDS:

• These gorgeous anchor pillows in various colors.
• This set of two handsome faux leather chairs.
• This beautiful buffet in “acorn”. LOVE!
• This oak leaf wreath.

• This candle smells like fall. I have it and love it.
• I LOVE the timeless style of this stunning coffee table.
• Accent cabinets are very popular right now, and for good reason. This one is a classic.
• This Jacobean lumbar pillow is perfect for fall through Christmas.

6. BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND MORE: You will want to tour this storybook home with layered antiques and cozy textiles in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Visit this Indiana home, full of vintage heirlooms. And don’t miss this storied home on Beacon Hill in Boston.

7. FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: About how many seeds does the average pumpkin have? What is the origin of the word fall?

8. CURATED CLOSET: Comfortable Classics For Fall

• These wear everywhere pants are so comfortable and very stylish. I love them!
• This classic quilted bomber coat.
• The perfect fine-gauge turtleneck in various colors- on sale.
• I love these pull-on jeans. It’s all about comfort and looking good at the same time- 40% off.

• I got this very inexpensive sweater to check out the quality, and I LOVE it!
• The perfect no-iron, classic white shirt.
• This fine-gauge sweater jacket– on sale.
• This beautiful and comfortable tunic top.

9. CULINARY CORNER: Creamy Pumpkin Pasta With Pine Nut Gremolata
Cook 12 oz fettuccine, reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Blend 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, and 1 garlic clove. Toss with pasta, thinning with reserved water. Season with salt and pepper. Toast 1/2 cup pine nuts, mix with 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp lemon zest, and 1 minced garlic clove. Sprinkle over pasta before serving.

10. THE LAST WORD: Please join our StoneGable community on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. There’s so much to share!

ANSWER TO #7: There are approximately 500 seeds in the average pumpkin. The word fall originates from the 16th-century phrase fall of the leaves. Now you know!

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1. EASY DECORATING TIP OF THE WEEK: Stumped on what size rug you should buy for a room? Use painter’s tape to mark the perimeter of a rug on your floor. It will help you visualize how different sizes of rugs would really feel in a space. You’ll be able to determine how furniture fits, how much room you’ll have to walk around, and whether it will overwhelm or balance.

2. DID YOU KNOW: Did you know that one of the easiest ways to make a room feel instantly larger is by placing mirror where it will reflect the view from outside? It not only brings in more light, but gives the illusion of an expanded view.

3. FAVORITE RECENT PURCHASE: If you do any entertaining at all, or even if you enjoy cozy nights at home, you will love this. It’s one of those things that makes you go “why didn’t I think of that?”.

4. LOVELY LIVING AND BEYOND: When styling and designing your home, design it for the life that you live, not the life that you think you should live. One of the loveliest, most gracious ways you can live is let your home tell your own story. The balance of function and personal meaning is what makes a home feel genuinely gracious.

5. READER QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Help! I just moved into a house with very limited cabinets, but I love to cook and have lots of pots and pans. Where can I store all of the lids? See #10 for the answer!

6. WEEKLY AWESOME FINDS:

• These are going to look so awesome in my guest bathroom.

• A festive touch for any fall table setting, perfect for putting on display, or for layering with everyday dishes.

• Wow – I did a doubletake when I saw such an amazing price for so many MacKenzie-Childs pieces—you’ll have plenty to scatter across your table, mantel, or shelves.

• Pumpkin spice in a bowl – I can just smell it now. Heavenly.

• Rich colors like this can instantly cozy up a room and make the whole space feel more inviting.

• Adding to my cart for my kitchen.

• These would make a lovely hostess gift.

• I adore a great comforter set and this is one of them.

7. WEARABLE STYLE:

• This top could be worn with everything. Currently 30% off.

• The perfect slip-on topper for chilly days and evenings. Currently 40% off.

• Winter pajamas that will keep you cool under the covers. Currently 40% off.

• I love the print of this dress. Currently 40% off.

• Stylish and comfy all rolled up in one. On sale!

• Such a pretty take on a ballet flat.

• You will never, ever regret owning a classic blazer during the fall.

• A pretty silk scarf is the perfect accessory to wear or tie to your bag.

8. HOME HACK: Throw blankets can either add-to or take away from a room’s overall look. Folding them in thirds and hanging over the arm or back of furniture looks intentional and not only keeps it from looking tidy, it will keep it from falling in the floor.

9. FAVORITE STYLING MOMENT: It may not look like much and it may seem strange, but my favorite styling moment as of today is the view of our in-the-works banquette that you can see at the top of my post today. I’m waiting on cabinetry and carpentry to complete it, but I’m loving the way that it’s coming together!

10. ANSWER TO READER QUESTION (#5): Lids are one of the trickiest pieces of cookware to store. The key is to look for unused places that you might not otherwise think of. One of my favorite solutions can be found in this post.