Week In Rewind With Midwest Life and Style

Welcome to the Week in Rewind with Midwest Life and Style. Get a cup o’ coffee, and join me to look back at the weekly happenings here at MWLS. In each recap, I’ll share my most recent posts, favorite finds, and a collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration I have found from other bloggers around the web.

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Week In Rewind With Midwest Life And Style

Hello, friends, and happy Saturday! Things are finally slowing down a bit, which means I had some more time to share a couple of new posts here on the blog.

So let’s get right to it! Here’s the latest edition of the week in rewind.

Tidbits From Home

We’re heading into the home stretch! Next week is the last week of school (hallelujah), and our time in the evenings has started to free up significantly.

Thanks to all of this newfound “free time”, I was able to get all of the flowers on our porch and patio potted.

Looking back at my planters over the last few years, it’s become clear that purple is my go-to color.

So it shouldn’t come as a shock that I included purple accents in all of my potted containers again this year. I guess when you know what you love, you just know.

I also spent a lot of time this week weeding, transplanting, and thinning some of my perennials. (Shoutout to my hubby for all of his help with some of the digging and heavy lifting!)

We still need to lay fresh mulch and trim all of our shrubs, but it’s finally starting to look and feel like summer is almost here.

My Favorite Finds

I bought these urn planters for our front porch. I love that look like stone, but are very lightweight and weather-resistant!

My sunglasses bit the dust a few days ago, so these budget-friendly replacements are currently in my cart.

I’m in love with the colors in this pretty shadow palette.

This Week at MWLS

This week I shared two new posts to help you gear up for summer. If you missed either one, read on to catch up below.

How To Create Beautiful Spring Planters

Have you had a time when you oohed and awed over the stunning pre-made planters at the greenhouse, and then looked at the price tag and cringed?

Yeah. Me too.

Check out my latest gardening post and get my secrets for how to create beautiful spring planters like the pros in just 4 easy steps.

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

When it comes to recipes, you know that I love quick easy, and delish. And this simple side dish checks all of the boxes!

Covered in a ranch dressing mix and tossed with bacon, cheddar cheese, and peas, this creamy bacon ranch pasta salad is one that your family will ask for again and again.

What’s Coming Next To Midwest Life And Style

Can you believe that May is almost over? The end of the month means it’s time for a new round of supper club.

Come back and join me next week for three brand new posts including, a no-sew DIY craft, a new tablescape idea, and a simple summer cocktail. You won’t want to miss it!

More Tips, Ideas, And Inspiration From Around The Web

Red, White, and Blue Summer Table

With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, it only feels right to share some more red, white, and blue inspo with you again this week.

How stunning is this red, white and blue summer table from Fabiana at Ciao! Newport Beach?

Fabiana shares several looks that are perfect for your next summer celebration. Be sure to stop by her blog to see more pretty patriotic inspiration.

Gluten Free Dump Cake

This one is for all of my gluten-free friends! Doesn’t this dump cake from Emily at Hunny I’m Home DIY look absolutely delish?

And because it’s a dump cake, you know that it’s super simple to make. Quick, easy, and ah-mazing! That’s my kind of recipe.

Head over to Emily’s blog to get all of the details and the full recipe.

Patriotic Door Basket

Sometimes less is more, and I’m in love with this simple, but beautiful patriotic door basket from Jordan at A Blue Nest.

Go visit Jordan to get more red, white, and blue decorating ideas.

More Ideas To Inspire You

Love tiered trays? Then you’ll love this simple summer styling idea.

These red, white, and blue decorating ideas will have your home party ready in no time.

This recipe is a summertime staple.

This summer place setting is perfectly patriotic.

Give this simple and sweet dessert a try.

Week In Rewind With Midwest Life And Style

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and spending time with me each week. It means the world to me. What inspired you most this week? I’d love to know what DIY or recipe was your favorite, so don’t forget to say “hi” and leave a note in the comments below.

Until next weekend,

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