Style Scouting: Vol. 295

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.

two dogs sitting on front porch of brick home — *photo: The Handmade Home*

Have you been able to enjoy the summer so far? I know it is not officially summer yet, but any day in June feels like summer to me.

Last week I told you about the failed MRI I had. Thank you for all your well-wishes. :-) I was able to get the scan early this past week and now at least I know what the problems are and will be seeing 2 different orthopedics for opinions. Looks like knee surgery is in my near future.

Right now, pain meds and sticking with the same pair of shoes is keeping me pain free, so much so that Ed and I spent the week in Virginia so we could watch our 7-month old grandson.

We have spent almost every day outdoors enjoying the weather mostly on the front porch swing of my daughter and son-in-laws home. My grandson and I swinging while watching Ed refinish their porch – columns and floor. Ed has become quite a good deck and porch refinisher after just having redone ours.

Here’s to a great week ahead. Now onto the links I found for you.

Posts You May Have Missed This Week:

The Colorful Fabric Art I Made Instead of the Quilt I Never Finished (open in same tab)

Decorating

One of my blogger friends recently moved into a mostly beige rental home and decorated it using her colorful personal style. You can check it out here in this summer house tour. (open in same tab)

Not your typical seaside cottage. (open in same tab)

This Zionsville, IN home tour is filled with inspiring photos. (open in same tab)

DIY

How to tile the top of an outdoor table. (open in same tab)

These styling semi-handmade zippered bags will make any girl happy and make a great gift. Best of all they are so very easy to make. (open in same tab)

If you have textured walls and want to put up wallpaper, this post may help you. (open in same tab)

Home Improvement

11 ways to update a brick exterior without painting it white. (open in same tab)

Refresh the exterior of your home with these 5-minute fixes. (open in same tab)

Food

Have you heard of Dot Cakes? They are so cute and easy to make. (open in same tab)

Here are some ways to make frozen pizza taste better. (open in same tab)

I know when my husband sees the photo in this recipe, he is going to want to make it.(open in same tab)

Watching & Reading

I like Stephen Spielberg movies, but I am not sure about this one that opens soon in theaters. (open in same tab)

Out & About

Google is helping us with mosquitoes. (open in same tab)

What if I just want to stay home? (open in same tab)

Always good to have one of these with you when out and about in the summer as you never know if an event you attend indoors is going to be freezing with AC. (open in same tab)

Gardening

I like these colorful garden markers you can make. (open in same tab)

Fashion, Health & Beauty

Why sleeping in total darkness is good for you. (open in same tab)

Fun & Interesting

Grandma’s house looks different in 2026. (open in same tab)

How to stop a mosquito bite from itching. (open in same tab)

Could you live in a yurt? (open in same tab)

Something to Think About

Why discipline outlasts motivation. (open in same tab)

This quote (open in same tab)

“I’m always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning … Every day I find something creative to do with my life.” – Miles Davis

Oh… So Stylish Finds

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I would love one of these. It’s dreamy! First have to figure out where to hang it. (open in same tab)

My favorite style of candleholder. (open in same tab)

This is the smartest gardening item for cleaning up a garden as well as for collecting the flowers, veggies and fruits when they are ready. It is no wonder it is a best seller. (open in same tab)

Adding this to my wide brim hat collection. It will be the most stylish one. (open in same tab)

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