Champagne Wishes......

I just love New Years. The ritual of saying "hello" to the new and "goodbye" to the old is so filled with promise. Do you stay up to see the New Year arrive? I do, and always with champagne in hand. In fact, I find myself blogging about 'Bubbly' alot. The best way to move forward is to "look back," and remember where you have been.  Today I send you my best Champagne Wishes for the New Year, while looking back at all things champagne chic on the blog.

HERE: 10 Champagne Wishes

Champagne On Ice

This is a party waiting to happen.  I discovered this beautiful bucket earlier this month, and I am a bit obsessed. See it and other delicious party details at
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Champagne Cocktail Recipes

Anyone can pour a glass of bubbly. Why not try a little something different this year with a special Champagne Cocktail recipe? Here's some great choices from a recipe source I refer to often on the blog
 Food52

The Year's Most Popular Bog Post
Much to my surprise, the most read post of 2016 was Gifts For August Birthday Girls, and what do you know? Champagne was featured in the opening image!

Prosecco Bubble Bath
Another favorite find, and the perfect gift for any girly girl on your list. I posted this last Valentine's Day, and I still love it  almost a year later.  You will find this post Here

Pretty In Pink
I just wanted to dive into Lauren Conrad's pretty pink champagne cocktail the minute I saw it. It really makes a stylish signature cocktail for a wedding. Get the recipe and other perfectly pink picks on my post: 
Wedding Wednesday: A Pretty Pink Palette

Don't We All Need One Of These?
As seen in Veranda, Elle Decor, Glamour magazine & The Montage Beverly Hills Hotel and Suites. I have a version of this, my favorite motto, on a Pinterest Board called Style Speak. You can find and purchase your own framed vintage version at Lisa Go Lightly on Etsy .

Wedding Wednesday: Say Yes To A Dress With Sleeves! 
A bride can often be found drinking champagne, but in this case she is wearing the prettiest Temperley London  gown done in a chic champagne shade.

 Champagne Chic
One of my favorite finds this year was Maison Martin Margiela's Champagne Pail.  It makes a great gift for the fashion forward champagne lover. See it and other uncommon gifts at 
Wedding Wednesday: Uncommon Gifting 

Oysters With Champagne & Caviar
Three of my favorite things. Find the recipe at 
Gifts For Foodies & Recipes They'll Love!

And Lastly......
My personal favorite image of the year, which was just posted this week. Sometimes it is good to save the best for last. If you missed the post, click here: The Life Of The Party. Here's looking at you Kids!




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The Life Of The Party

Christmas is now another memory, and I hope yours was special. There is still some celebrating to do, however. Be the girl that knows how to kick up her heels and get down. Since one of the biggest party nights of the season, New Years Eve, is upon us, a little prep wouldn't hurt. Get the party started on the right foot with Christian Louboutin's Follies Lace Pumps at Barney's  or Bergdorf Goodman

11 Ways To Be The Life Of The Party

Caviar Chic
Caviar adds the luxe life to any party, whether you are eating it or enjoying it.  These bracelets are so stacked with style. Serving Caviar at any party will ensure that your guests have a great time. Pop for Petrossian at Saks. Bracelets at
Neiman Marcus

Cheers!
The life of the party always gives a great toast, and can write one on a whim and a napkin! See how to pen your own witty words inside Kate Spade's latest book "All In Good Taste." Makes a haute hostess gift, too.

Here's Looking At You

The life of the party knows how to decorate and/or gift with unexpected flair.  Fornasetti Candles are actually works of art. 

Nordstrom

Glitter Rimming Sugar
Speaking of drinks and toasts, if you are hosting, elevate your cocktails with gold and bronze glitter sugar. I've read somewhere that a girl should always leave a little glitter wherever she goes. 
 Dell Cove Spices at Etsy

Speaking Of Glitter
No matter how you are bringing in the New Year - casual chic style or in la-di da "turn it up" fashion, these Kate Spade party shoes are made for danc'n. 
Zappos Couture

Go Ahead, Toot Your Own Horn
Party horns are a dime a dozen, unless you are looking for something fringed and fabulous. This set of haute horns will bring the New Year in with style.
Food 52

Glamorous NYE Outfit Ideas For The Non-Sequin Set
Dare to go bare, without sequins, that is. If twinkling like a disco ball is not your thing, The Window at Barney's has six great outfit ideas that are on the demure side of glitz.
Barney's New York

Kissy Face

So the life of the party simply must prepare her pout for the kisses she will steal as the clock strikes midnight. Find perfect products like Kaplan MD’s Lip 20 Mask, Lancer’s Volume Enhancing Lip Serum and more 

Sephora

Sock It To Them!

One rule of being the life of the party is to give them something to talk about. These "Feather Forecast" stockings do the trick.  How fun!

Nasty Gal

Fancy Another?
Even the liveliest party girl needs a night in every once in a while. Be the life of your own party with Kate Spade's "Fancy Another" Serving Tray
 Zhush

Most Of All....
The life of the party is just herself. As for all the glam and gorgeousness, she gives it all a wink and a nod. She knows that it is what's inside that counts!

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Fa La La La La!

Tie a bow on me. "Shop This" is shopped out! I am sure that you are as well. I do post alot about shopping, gifting, and sparkling. That's what this blog is all about. This year I am trying to remember the real reason for the season. It's about sharing time and ourselves with the people we love. The pretty packages are lovely, the tinsel is terrific, but it's what's inside our hearts that matters now. It's a time to remember our blessings. Please know that each and everyone of you are on my personal list. Thank you for reading and shopping with me. So if you celebrate Christmas, may yours be merry and bright.  I'll leave you with some holiday images with hope that they make you smile.

Santa clearly shops with Shop This!

Who needs to hang a Christmas Stocking, when you can wear these?

Meet Someone Under The Mistletoe!

Stop and listen to the jingle bells!

Don't have a present? Wrap yourself!

The Littlest Elf

A very special Happy Birthday to "Ms. Shop This" who was born on Christmas Eve. She will always be the best Christmas present ever. I love you to the North Pole and back, Meg!

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Wishing you a peaceful. loving, and joyful Holiday Season.

XOXOX

Deb

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Make Magic Happen: Gifts In The Nick Of Time

Before you can click your heels twice, Christmas will be here. Are you ready? Like the shoemaker without any shoes, this personal shopper, isn't quite finished. Okay, I am alot not finished. Last evening I scored a fab find at Neiman's for 60% off and Free Shipping. It promises to be here by December 23rd.  That was fun. So I don't want you (us) to panic.  We've got this.  Here's how to make magic happen.

All Of The Magical Ways To Finish Today

Order On Line Pick Up In Store
For me, shopping on line is the way to go. No crowds or frazzled sales people, and you can shop in your PJ'S while sipping wine or hot cocoa.   Anthropologie offers this service and is currently offering 30% off Candles, Throws, Mugs and more. Have a tech guru or couch potato on the list? Best Buy has something for everyone, and much of it is on sale now. For the fashion forward girl or guy on your list, Nordstrom's and Bloomie's are the places to look first. Shopping for Toys? Target has them (think Star Wars). Who really wants to fight your way through the toy aisle this week? Target also is offering a $100 Gift Card for those purchasing an Apple 
Watch. 

Game On!
E-Tailers That Promise to Get It There On Time for Free
More retailers than ever before are offering FREE shipping with arrival by Christmas Eve.  Make sure you read the fine print. This free shipping is not always available on all items. There are cutoff dates and times, too.  Here are some deadlines:

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AHAlife: One of my favorite websites for unique gifts. Get Free Two Day Delivery on these Last Minute Gifts. Code: AHA2DAY 

Neiman Marcus: Order by December 23rd at Noon CT Code: NMRUSH

Nordstrom: Free Delivery By Christmas Eve on Select Items. Click the link or image for details.

Saks Fifth Avenue: Place your order by 12/23 and Use Code: HOLIDAY. P.S. Saks is offering stylish savings (up to 60% off) on designer styles right now.

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 Spark Some Magic
At Cloud Nine Living, you can make you last gift your best. Give a Gift Certificate for The time of their life. Just pick the city where your giftee lives and find an experience that they would love. Think, Pizza Tours in Chicago, Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa, Best of Brooklyn Food Tours, Race a Ferrari nationwide, and so much more. All you need to do is select and either E-Mail or Print Up the experience certificate!

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Gift Cards
Truth be told, a gift card is a favorite gift. At the last minute, it is a sweet option. Best yet, the gift card can be emailed or shipped in one day for free. Almost all websites offer them. The #1 Universal store to order from has to be Amazon. Even the kiddies understand how to use Amazon.



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The Joy Of Cooking: Gifts & Recipes For Family Fun

I like the idea of giving a "family gift" to people you love. Because the kitchen is the heart of the home, something fun that the entire family can cook or create is always welcome. Since the Holidays are here, hopefully we all will take some time to just "be" together, but we have to eat. So why not give the gift of a family eating experience?

HERE: 15 Recipes & Gifts In Good Taste

Petite Pizzeria

This is a little wonder! I own it and love it. In fact right after Christmas, we are having a family pizza party. Everyone will roll out their own dough, top their pizzas and enjoy. Any family you know will love this gift.
Sur La Table

Cheesy Fontina Caramelized Onion, Chorizo, Spinach and Artichoke Pizza.
And with your own pizza maker, you can experiment with any type of pizza you want. This recipe sounds and looks amazing.
Half Baked Harvest

Cuisinart Easy Pop Popcorn Maker
Talk about family fun! Every time they sit down to enjoy popcorn and a movie together, they will think of you. No hot oil is involved, so even the kids can make their own popcorn. Now on sale at
Sur La Table

Cherry Vanilla Caramel Corn
Oh my! This recipe promises to smell as good as it tastes! Click for this and other unique recipes.
Something Swanky

Cuisinart Soft Serve Mix In Ice Cream Maker
I have gifted this magical machine before. Kids just love it! Now on sale at...
Macy's

Toasted Marshmallow Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Think of the fun everyone will have making this recipe. You have to toast the marshmallows first. Anything with coconut gets my vote as a must try.

How Sweet Eats

Babycakes Donut Maker

Forget Dad bringing home the donuts, now the kids can make their own! Oh what fun!

Amazon

 Baked Vanilla Bean Donuts
Mr. Shop This would just love these sweet treats. In fact, don't tell, I think these are being served next week at my home. The whole experience of baking these in the above maker and icing them together as a family sounds fun.
Cooking Classy

Waring Pro Double Belgian Waffle Maker
Imagine the fun breakfasts the family will have with this restaurant quality waffle maker. I happen to own it, and it works like a dream.
Amazon

Red Velvet Pancakes With Cream Cheese Glaze
Looks like Christmas to me! What say you my family? These are just gorgeous.
Cooking Classy

Retro Cotton Candy Maker
The stuff that childhood dreams are made of. Could you ever have imagined having one of your own? 
Dillards

Cotton Candy Affogato
And this is how adults do cotton candy. Ice cream topped with homemade cotton candy with a shot of espresso poured over it. 
I Am A Food Blog

Milk Frother and Hot Cocoa Maker
'Tis the season to enjoy the perfect companion to a frosty evening. Now on sale at
Sur La Table

Hamilton Beach Drink Mixer

This chrome machine blends drinks, makes shakes, and crushes ice. I own one and it is so much fun to have a shake on a whim!
Target

Peppermint Bark Milkshake
Christmas in a jar! Miss Shop This has been asking about peppermint ice cream. I bet she would prefer this creamy confection!
Two Peas And Their Pod
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