18 Ingredients For A Stylish Super Bowl Party

Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl bash at your home on the 7th, or are invited to a friend's party, it's time to up your game day style. Don't fumble and wait until the last minute.  And yes, I'm declaring my team of choice with the number illustrated above. This post is for football fans and foodies everywhere, especially someone dear to my heart named Steve in Denver!

18 Ways To Score on Super Bowl Sunday

Bacon Candy
Crispy, sweet, and salty, this is the perfect Super Bowl bite.  The trick is to use thick cut bacon.
Food and Wine

Crispy Buffalo Salmon Sliders
What a stylish little sandwich that is easy to make with only eight ingredients. A little more interesting than a hamburger, too.
Half Baked Harvest

Tequila and Lime-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Sauce
Everything about these screams party. Love the idea of dipping them in a cilantro sauce.
Sur La Table

Sweet Potato Tater Tot Nachos
When was the last time you had a Tater Tot? I could not resist this recipe. You may just love the fact that the sweet potato tots  are pre-made from Trader Joes! This is a vegetarian dish, but pulled pork or chicken could be added. Yum!
Popsugar

Beer Cheese Soup
A fave of  Mr. Shop This! Who really wouldn't love it? And what a great presentation. 
How Sweet Eats

Chalk Note Entertaining Collection
A fun way to serve your guests. Spell out your menu play of the day.
Pier 1 Imports

Chicken Kabobs with Tandoori Spices
The spice that I was most surprised to love was Tandoori. Just fabulous on chicken, a little sweet, smoky, and only a wee bit spicy. Anyone can serve chicken wings. Why bother when you can serve kabobs? They are ever so more stylish.
Williams-Sonoma

Garlicky Meatball Sliders
Garlic. It's okay to indulge if everyone is having it. This recipe gets it's name from roasted garlic, which really is the best way to use it.
Cooking Channel TV

Pulled Pork Pizza With Maple Leeks, Roasted Garlic and Aged Cheddar
Anyone can serve pizza, but very few will serve one like this. It just looks beyond delish to me.
How Sweet Eats

Peanut Butter Pretzel Caramel Popcorn

Popcorn is perfect for parties. Add chocolate, and it becomes a sweet treat. The best part about this recipe is that you actually just mix in the store bought chocolate and pretzels!

Two Peas And Their Pod

Soft Pretzels with Sweet and Spicy Onion Mustard

Oh how I love a good soft pretzel. I think most people do. A big basket of these would be an inviting site on your Super Bowl buffet.

Heather Christo

Carnival Cupcakes
If you want to serve a show stopper dessert, the crowd will roar over these over the top cupcakes. It's a chocolate stout cake batter base that's topped with a creamy chocolate buttercream,  drizzled with chocolate ganache, then finished with a heavy hit of marshmallows and caramel corn. OMG!
Bakers Royale

Find fabulous cupcake wrappers at Meri Meri

Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
Fingerling potatoes (40 of them) make this a great game day snack. It combines two sports bar faves - Buffalo Chicken and Potato Skins. 
Food52

If you loved the stylish presentation and wooden board above see it HERE

Individual Baguette Crudités 
If you frown on "double dipping," but do enjoy a good dip, this idea is perfect. Be as creative as you want with the dips, blue cheese, red pepper and more. These bites could not be more attractive.
Martha Stewart

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Bites
These are a no brainer for any game day buffet.  They pair as well with a beer as they do with a glass of champagne. Very easy to make.
Pop Sugar

Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Chocolate Chip Magic Bars
Grace Parisi's sophisticated take on the classic cookie bar, which is a household favorite of ours. What makes these Super Bowl perfect? Bacon!
Food and Wine

Chili Pot Pie With Cornbread Crust
This recipe gets my vote for most creative. Chili and cornbread go hand in hand, making this the perfect bite. The small individual servings leave room or the rest of your offerings.
Sweet Peas And Saffron

Sur La Table has a nice selection of Ramekins for serving. Many are on sale through the weekend. Click HERE

Cheesy Margarita Pizza Hummus With Grilled Pesto Pizza Bread
Even non-hummus fans have got to admit how gorgeous this dish is. The pizza bread is made from homemade pizza dough. You will never go back to those bagged pita chips again.

Half Baked Harvest
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Date Night Dressing

If you have ever been to La Grenouille in NYC, you know that it is a delicious date night destination. I couldn't resist Sandy M's illustration when I came across it. The dress is befitting La Grenouille and a special date night.  In fact getting dressed for a date with "Mr. Shop This," is one of my secret pleasures.  A glass of champagne, Sade, and a new dress, is the perfect prelude to a dinner date. What will you wear on your next date?

HERE: 12 Date Worthy Dresses

Ombre Lace Sheath

Soft, sexy and so pretty in shades of pink.

Boston Proper

Fara Bow Dress
You will be their present when wearing this be-bowed beauty. Click thru to see how this dress moves.
Anthropologie

Tiered French Lace Dress

I wish I could find a better image of this stunning sheath. The color of the fabric is sugar pink. How super sweet!
Burberry

Trina Turk Claudette Dress
Going out straight from the office? This sweater dress and its' juicy hues will take you from the conference room to the cocktail lounge.
Nordstrom

The Dane Dress
There's nothing like a little flirty fringe to add some interest to an evening!
Free People

Milly Selena Dress
One of my very favorite dresses of the season. It's a contemporary classic.
Neiman Marcus

The Jetset Diaries Piazza Dress
Lace sure is having a moment this season. This style is both sweet and sassy. 
ASOS

Mayall Crushed Velvet Sheath
With a playful nod to the '80s, I have a "crush" on this soft sheath.
Net-a- Porter

Luna Maxi Dress
By For Love & Lemons. This fanciful floral lace dress is sexy in the nicest of ways.
Free People


Marco De Vincenzo Embellished Gown
Featherlight and fairytale-like, this dress is just like a box of chocolates - a very expensive box.
Matches Fashion

Sweetest Cape Off The Shoulder Dress
In this case, giving your date the cold shoulder is a very good thing! Remember girls, our shoulders do not gain weight. This is a real budget buy.
Nasty Gal

Aphrodite Kimono Dress

Love this slinky black knit dress with a peek a boo back. It plays hide and seek in the nicest way.

Nasty Gal

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Tuesday's Target Temptations

Today's spotlight is on Target or "Tar-jay" as I like to call it. Living on one of the world's best shopping streets, I have been without easy access to Target stores, except when traveling, until now. Target has opened a mini store within walking distance of my hood. My recent shopping experience was fun, but not as good as it gets online. My favorite finds at Target are the collaborations with designers. Now even budget shoppers can have access to great design.  Come shopping with me and let's see what we find.

~ Orla Kiely ~

Irish born fashion designer, Orla Kiely has a cult following. Now we all can follow her to Target where she has designed a capsule collection of her retro prints. Here's what caught my eye.

Orla Kiely Luggage
Lightweight and anything but boring.
Target

Orla Kiley By Gaiam Yoga Mats
Durable, chic and cheap!
Target

Orla Kiely Maclaren Quest Stroller
Fashion and Function
Target
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~ Nate Berkus ~

The Nate Berkus Collection is inspired by Nate's travels to Peru and beyond. The collection is anything but "one note." In fact there is a style represented for everyone. Think faceted vases, gleaming desk accessories, and so much more.  Here are some of my fave pieces. 

Bird Tiered Server
Target

Wood And Gold Lanterns

Target

Nate Berkus Clipboard

Stay organized in 2016 with this classic yet distinctly modern office supply. 

Target

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~ Oh Joy ~

Designer and blogger extraordinaire, Joy, has created a chic and colorful collaboration with Target.  Here's what made me smile.

Oh Joy Band Aids

Boo boos are never fun, but these amazing adhesives will add a a smile to the injured party. 
Target

Dots Nursery Collection

What a happy happy room!
Target

Muslin Swaddle Blanket Set

Giving that A & A brand a run for the money are Joy's pretty and playful blankets.

Target

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~ Threshold ~

Everything about the Threshold Collection is a surprise. Traditional pieces get a mid century update. These pieces with touches of gold, marble and copper, will make you want to ditch your own decor. 

Threshold™ Metal/Wood/Leather Bar Cart - 

Even if you think you don't need this, I think you do.  Talk about stylish service! Love the leather handle.

Target

Rustic Magazine Holder

A little bit rustic and a whole lot of glam, too.

Target

Hello Lovely Pillow, Lamp And End Table

What fun touches to a casual room!

Pillow          End Table

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~ Eddie Borgo For Target ~

American jewelry designer, Eddie Borgo has partnered with Target for a limited edition of costume jewelry and handbags. "The 2011 CFDA Swarovski Award winner's Target line will allow customers to pick an accessory, like a necklace or a handbag, and then customize it using charms, studs and totems." 

Mini Bucket Bag
Polish off an outfit with this mirror like bag. Add pizazz with charms and totems.
Target

 The Aurora Crescent Bracelet
Design your own!
Target

Silicone Cuff
Take a cool basic cuff, and add geometric interest with studs and pyramids.
Target
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