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Shopping Spotlight: Layla Grayce

One of the things I like to do at "Shop This" is

bring you stylish shopping sources.  I want to take you to places you've never been. Today

the spotlight is on "Layla Grayce," my personal "go to" for gifts.  Come shopping with me.....

Gifts

The Gift Boutique is organized nicely

by price, person,and top gift picks.
There is a Gift Registry, too!

Personalized Gifts

Make your gift personal. You'll find over 8 pages of monogrammed items. Jonathan Adler's personalized paper weights are a great gift

for anyone.  Boatman Geller's Personalized 

lucite trays are a hot hostess gift idea. Talk

about geek chic....Layla Grayce also has personalized cases and covers for ipads, laptops, and phones.

Wedding Gifts

With wedding season upon us, Layla Grayce

has you covered from shower ideas....think

super stylish Ice Milk Aprons to more substantial gifts from Pom Pom at Home 

linens for the home and table.

Children's Gifts

Oh baby! Layla Grayce has the most 
precious things for stylish littles. For all things twirly and girly, you'll love the selection of
tutus and pettiskirts.  Boys will love the 
animal backpacks and wheeled luggage. 
There's beautiful baby bedding and fabulous
furniture for the nursery. And so much more!

Mothers Day

Mom's take their "me time" seriously.
Let her lounge in style with PJ'S from
Bedhead or Pine Cone Hill.  A new handbag is always on my list and LG has chic choices from Botkier and Rebecca Minkoff, and for the new mom, stylish Diaper Bags from Skip Hop, Petunia Pickle Bottom and more. For smaller
budgets, Mom will love (and so does Oprah) 
the Lollia line of fragrant soaps, 
lotions and potions.

And For Your Home

I love the home furnishing finds at 
Layla Grayce and her sister store Zinc Door. 
By the way, you can save 15% on all Pillows
for a limited time. With lines from Global Views, Jonathan Adler, and LG Vintage one of a kind finds....there is a little something for everyone.

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F.Y. I.  Layla Grayce is offering Free Shipping
for March 30th - March 31st with Code: freeship
What are you waiting for? Get shopping!

Foodie Friday

Serving Easter or Passover?  Here's a 

little inspiration in pictures with links to recipes

that I think sound as good as they look.

The Balsamic Bloody Mary: A stellar update on an old favorite. Props for presentation and
creative ingredients! Recipe at
Yum Sugar

Grilled Soft Cheese, Thyme Honey and Fresh Figs.  An elegant way to start an Easter or Passover meal.
Not Without Salt

Sweet Pea Soup with Ham and Croutons.

Could a soup say Spring any better?

Recipe at 

Food and Wine

Spring Panzanella with Asparagus

What a pretty presentation this bread and seasonal vegetable salad makes. Recipe at

Food and Wine

Get the kiddies involved with 

Parmesan Bunny Ears! This easy recipe 

makes seriously cute bread.

Savvy Mom

Wow your dinner guests with Dyed Deviled Eggs. Talk about dinner conversation!
Recipe Here

Lamb Lollipops with Green Goddess Mint Dipping Sauce and Roasted Potatoes.  

The name will make your guests smile.

It's a Martha Stewart recipe

Rolled Trout with Asparagus and 
Tarragon Cream. How chic! Recipe at:
Chatelaine

Basil-Crusted Leg of Lamb with Lemon Vinaigrette and pinenuts.

Food and Wine

Grilled Asparagus with Pepper Zabaglione.

Mario Batali 's recipe at

Food and Wine

Meyer Lemon Crepe Cake. 

The perfect ending to Easter Brunch.

Recipe at

Martha Stewart

The Stella Cake. Inspired by the 2009

Collection of designer, Stella McCartney.

It's a Citrus Cake with Lemon Curd Filling 

and Lemon and Orange Icing. Fabulous!

Recipe at 

Apollina

Utterly Addictive Chocolate-Covered 
Almond Matzo.  No matter what Holiday
you are celebrating, this sounds yummy!
Yum Sugar

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Bon Appetit and Cheers!

The Timeless Trench

Tim Gunn, Educator, Author, Fashion 

Therapist, and Mentor says:

"This is the one item of outerwear that looks as appropriate at the grocery store as it does at the opera. Furthermore, it's crying out to be personalized. Yes, the khaki belted trench is, indeed, a classic. But if it suits you, then why not try a shrunken version in red patent?"

Burberry's short cotton trench is sporty chic!

The Editors of Who What Wear have put 

together an inspirational video on how to

wear the Trench this Spring.

And here are my edits for the best in

Spring Trenches for 2013

It's all about the details in this Burberry

Contrast Trench. 

Loving Rag and Bone's Auckland Trench.

Men inspired ticking stripes are accented

with shutter pleats. Very hip.

Shop Bop

LAHSSAN X FAÇONNABLE Striped Trench is fabulous! Talk about adding sunshine to a rainy day.  It's exclusive to

Barneys NY

If you really want to go off the fashion grid, try a Trench Cape. Dawn Levy's Kate Double Breasted Trench is a pretty pick.

Bloomingdales

 C Wonder's preppy Printed Trench

is cropped to a chic but casual length.

C Wonder

Want more inspiration? Check out

Rainy Days and Mondays

Wednesday's Inspiration: Color at Home

Your Colorful Home

Today's inspiration comes from the fabulous

blog, So Haute Style. The photo above is the living room on interior designer, Jamie Drake's NYC condo.  His neighbors are Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Kelsey Grammar and Dolce and Gabbana’s Domenico Dolce.  If you don't live in such a fancy hood...here are some easy fixes to create your own colorful home.

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 Global View Pillows from Zinc Door

(save 20% with Code: SITEWIDE thru 4/10)

A good throw pillow is a simple solution

for adding a pop of color.  In a neutral setting

choose your fave color.  Or pick a hue from

a work of art on your wall. 

Throws are one of my "go to" accessories

for adding soft color to a room.  Love the

selection at

Designer's Guild

Chevron is always chic.  Frame your

photos in hot hues that pop or accent

a bit of color into your space.

Zhush

A good tray is a great layering piece for

the table, bar, countertop or ottoman.

These Pandan trays are less than $20.

World Market

(Save 10% Code: EXPLORE0202 Ends 3/31/2013)

Start from the ground up when choosing color.  A good rug makes a stylish statement.  Layla Grayce has your floor covered with a large variety of rugs.

Layla Grayce

Jonathan Adler's Wallpops really add a

modern pop to any room.  If used tastefully

these peel and stick wall stickers can be quite

effective.  Find a selection at

Nordstrom

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Trend Tuesday: Warm Weather Leather

Image via Style.com

Warm weather leather...my favorite trend for Spring.  It may not be the easiest to wear for

those living in the South.  But what a terrific way to transition to Spring!  How will you take 

on the Spring Leather trend? 

Get inspired here! 

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Black and white is red hot right now.

Add Jason Wu's Peplum Leather Skirt 

and now you have three trends going.

Love this look? Find it at 

Neiman's

Take a walk on the wild side and go bold

with Alice + Olivia's bright moto.

Love the idea of pairing a 

fitted jacket with wide leg pants.

Nordstrom

Dress it up with Alice + Olivia's Leather

Bodice Dress. This number also incorporates

the "sheer" trend.  I love it for wearing to 

a wedding...be the guest with an edge.

Shop Bop

In the year of the Snake, Proenza Schouler's

Leather Circle Snake Patch Jacket, is spot on

trend. Pair it with neutrals and black.

Barney's NY

Now this is hot! Milly's metallic leather

trim Dress is party perfect!

Saks

Brighten your belt this Spring with a

fun and affordable selection at C Wonder

Leather for less.  As you can see wearing

the warm weather trend can be expensive.

If shopping on a budget, this fab jacket 

in navy with glam gold hardware is a 

                    good pick at Boston Proper

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