Stunning Nantucket Home, Faux Stems + More: Friday Finds

This week found me panicking over my hubby getting his Real ID in time for our flight to Massachusetts next month. He had to get his birth certificate from Pennsylvania in a hurry and thank goodness his sis went to the records office and overnighted it. You have to make an appointment to get your Real ID and appointments open up at 6:30 am everyday. So you log on early and are put in a queue. I did this twice only to have the queue time out on me so I had to start all over. Ugh.

We finally got through the process and now we’re set to enjoy our Cape Cod vacation in July. I can’t wait! I’ll take pics to post here on the blog because you know how much I love historic homes and I’m sure I’ll see plenty. But for now, check out all the goodies for Friday’s Finds.

First up – don’t forget to enter for a chance to win Fifi O’Neill’s latest book, French Flair. I’m offering a giveaway and announcing the winner tomorrow so you’ve still got time to enter.

Do you ever visit The Spruce? I find lots of good gardening and decorating information there. You’ll find tips for genius home decorating that are helpful and not complicated. I’m a firm believer in number 2 on the list and I think I’m gonna have to try number 17.

You don’t want to miss this home in Nantucket. It marries coastal and historical styles in a comfortably pretty way.

Some people don’t like to have houseplants in their home for fear they’ll kill them. See how to use faux stems in different ways to add some greenery to your interior spaces.

My friend Lucy at Craftberry Bush made the most adorable sugar cookies! If you’re up for something different in the kitchen, check out her recipe and see how to make the cutest cookies ever!

Have you seen the Valencia stoneware from Anthropologie? It’s perfect for summer dining and the butter dish is adorable!

I hope you have a great weekend. My granddaughter and I are going to try and make it to the beach in Lake Forest. The weather didn’t cooperate last weekend so here’s keeping our fingers crossed!