Saturdays At Shop This: Happy Halloween!

This Halloween will look different. The above pic is my idea of dressing up, and quite the costume! Personally, I can't remember the last time that I really dressed up. Does wearing kitten heels with skinny pants count? Today's post features all treats  and no tricks. Enjoy your holiday the best you can.

Fall Refresh: Enjoy 25% off at one of the most fashionable websites, Moda Operandi! Use Code: FALL25 to save on over 1500 styles. You'll find fab fashion from Etro, Missoni, Vince and more.

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Shop the Max Mara Teddy Bear Collection exclusively at My Theresa. The coats are always the essence of streamlined luxury. But you will love the accessories this year. Those gloves and hats!

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Ready to ditch the toxic chemicals in your skincare? Now is a good time to do it. Try Annmarie wildcrafted and organic skin care for 25% less this weekend with Code: BDAYLOVE25. I love the Aloe Cleanser

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Have a new iPhone 12? Baublebar has the best custom and personalized cases. A great gift idea for yourself or someone on your list.

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Persée’s Symbolic Jewelry Is Pure Magic. Read and shop the story at Saks online.

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Have you seen the Furoshiki Holiday Wrapping Cloth at Anthropologie? It's so so pretty!

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I wore my Antibacterial Fashion PPE Gloves + Mask zebra print set last weekend for the first time. They were so much fun, and I received many compliments. Both pieces were super comfy. So worth the $26 and two day free shipping!

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Designer Christopher Kane's "More Joy" face mask is something we all could use.

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This little fab find just made me smile, and it is less than $8: These metal hair clips in gold or silver tones are an easy, minimalist way to dress up your look.  See them at Amazon.

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Don't lose your head this Halloween, my Pretties.  Play it safe, have fun, and make it fashion!

XOXOX

Deb

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16 Retro Recipes That Deserve A Comeback

Just what we need, another hour of 2020! As you know, we turn back the clock on Sunday.  So in keeping with the theme of "going back," let's take a step back in time. This Foodie Friday remembers  the family-friendly fare that we enjoyed growing up. Enjoy the nostalgic nosh!

Bourbon Sloppy Joes

One of my favorite childhood foods! I always requested it for my birthday parties, without the bourbon. Today, bring that bourbon on. This recipe has a gourmet touch that I am sure is delicious.

Leites Culinaria

Beef Stroganoff

This was a specialty of mine for many years. It always seemed like an elegant choice to serve. It's rich with both heavy and sour cream. I always served it on rice, but you can use noodles, too.

Kitchen Sanctuary

Mom's Spanish Rice

This one is for "Mr. Shop This." His Mom, Laura, made it best. Punch up your version with extra chili and a squeeze of lime.

Taste Of Home

Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
My Mom made a great banana pudding and taught me how to do it early on. Did you grow up with it, too? It wasn't until about ten years ago, that I had the best banana pudding of my life. It was at the iconic Magnolia Bakery in NYC. Kids, this stuff is addictive! Here's the secret recipe.

Insider.com

French Onion Mac and Cheese

As far as I can remember, my Mom made us the box mac 'n cheese. Which we loved, but I wouldn't think of serving it today. Caramelized onions are my must have ingredient. So this elevated recipe really caught my eye. It's the Mac & Cheese grown up edition!

Hungry Couple NYC

Autumn and Chicken Phyllo Pot Pies
Not exactly the same frozen pot pies that we ate as a child or in college. This is the gourmet version, and they look so delicious. Don't worry, an easier more classic recipe made with canned soup is included, too. Just scroll down.

Half Baked Harvest

Lime Jello Salad
I am pretty sure that there never was a meal for any kind of crowd without the jello salad. Truth is, everyone loved it, and we probably still would. When was the last time that you were served it? This recipe is fancied up by using mini molds and a decorative presentation. Mom didn't do that.

Erica's Recipes

Spicy Ranch Chex Mix

Oh the Tupperware containers filled with homemade Chex Mix we had! I was crazy for my Mom's version, but Tieghan's recipe takes this standby snack up many notches. The Ranch Seasoning is key!

Half Baked Harvest

French Onion Dip

Did you ever look at the back of the box of French Onion Soup? It is so unhealthy. I have been making my own dip for years. No soup mix here! Rich caramelized onions and a splash of sherry are the secret to this flavor-packed dip. 

Good Housekeeping

Pumpkin Twinkie
Just in time for Halloween. These will take us all back to when we could eat anything we wanted.

Dessert First Girl

Chicken Pot Pie

This recipe is most likely more what your Mom made. It is a simple version made with canned soup and pre made pie crust. But feel free to create your own soup. Still looks good.

Our Best Bites

Maple-Glazed Turkey Meatloaf With Bacon & Butternut Squash

This modern and healthier take on a 50's fave, kind of puts my Mom's version to shame. Shhh!

Delish

New Tuna Casserole with Potato Chips

Another one of my childhood faves. And yes, the chips were mandatory. This recipe however features fresh veggies, but still calls for the canned tuna.

Southern Living

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

Most of us grew up on Campbell's Tomato Soup. And it was good, but oh so unhealthy. Our Mamas thought they were giving us something warm and nutritious. Not. But this recipe is, and it is made without heavy cream. A humble potato naturally thickens the soup!

Cafe Delites

Waldorf Salad

I can't remember a special dinner or holiday without a Waldorf Salad. It was so good, and I bet it still would be today. One hint, that we didn't do back in the day: Toast the walnuts before mixing the salad!

Home Made Interest

Simple Baked Italian Meatballs

I bet that I have your attention now! This dish will take you back, if you are Italian, to your Grandma's meatballs. I bet that "you know who" will request these this weekend.

Half Baked Harvest

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Back To Baking: Bakers Tools & Recipes

8 Smart Kitchen Products

Indoor dining ends Friday in Chicago, not that I have been dining "in" much lately. My own kitchen seems like a better option these days. I actually love to cook, and find it good therapy. But even the best cook is only as good as his or her tools and ingredients. This roundup features some really smart kitchen products that will instantly elevate your own cooking skills.

Revolution Cooking Smart Toaster

Haven't you often thought that your toaster wasn't very smart? I mean why does it randomly decide to burn the toast? This touch screen is super different, and easy to operate. The toaster features smart cooking sensors that perfectly toasts bread, bagels, waffles and more. It also features a reheat element. Smart!

Bloomingdale's

Phillips Pasta Maker Plus

This mighty machine is fully automated and can produce pasta in fewer than 10 minutes. It mixes, kneads, and extrudes with a push of a button. 

How wonderful!

Williams Sonoma

Enfinigy Power Blender

This blender comes with its' own app that offers  recipes and instructional videos. This really is a"do everything" blender. Make smoothies, juices, cocktails and more. Made by Zwilling.

Sur La Table

Steel Expandable Dish Drainer

Even with a dishwasher, most of us hand wash dishes now and then. Sometimes it is just easier than unloading the machine! This smart and very good looking dish rack, features a 2 part sliding tray that easily allows you to adjust the size of your draining space.

Joseph Joseph and on sale at Amazon

Five Two Adjustable Rolling Pin
Just in time for Thanksgiving pie baking! Preorder this limited edition of small batch teak rolling pins. This handy item takes the guess work out of rolling your dough. A great gift for a baker. If you can't wait until November 19th. Check out this rolling pin by Phillips.

Food52

Hamilton Beach Electric

Egg Bites Cooker & Poacher
If you are a Starbucks regular (I am not ) you may know of their famous egg bites.  These are really two little mini souffles. How fun! The kids will love these tot size treats. I would like it for poached eggs.

Amazon

KitchenAid Cordless Chopper
This product had me at the word "cordless." I really don't like cords, and find them so limiting. This wonder gadget is rechargable. It can do much that your full size food processor can, just in smaller amounts. It chops, whisks, and purees. I think I need one.

HSN

Caraway Ceramic Cookware

Ditch the chemicals and turn up the heat on Caraway's chic cookware. It's so smart looking, and I am crazy for it. It's non-toxic with a mineral based coating, that will not leak into your healthy food. The modern lines and cool colors have earned this cookware as best looking non stick by Good Housekeeping and me!

Goop

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A Cozy State Of Mind

 

Any day of the year, but especially now, your home should be a peaceful place of cozy comfort and joy.  With the weather getting colder and Covid getting stronger, home is looking like a safe place to be. Instead of fighting our current situation, let's get into a cozy state of mind. Here's a few things that will make that happen.

Stripe Rug By Sarah Sherman Samuel

Think about adding a rug in the kitchen. We are doing more cooking than ever, and a little soft texture underfoot will feel great and warm up the room. Even a kitchen can be cozy.

Lulu & Georgia

Sophia Cashmere Cable Throw

Wrap up in cashmere. This luxurious layer for you or your home will be like your favorite sweater all season long. Now marked down by 25%.

Horchow

Loungewear By Sanctuary
Mix and match these at home essentials with your little one. The perfect styles to snuggle in for cozy cool days and nights at home.

Sanctuary Clothing

Sheepskin Wool Throw

Add terrific texture and wonderful warmth wherever you use this. So very soft underfoot or thrown on a chair or bed. Stay with the classic ivory or go with a bold color. See it at Serena and Lily Enjoy 20% off with Code: LOVEHOME

Dog Bed Cover

Even Fred or Fido needs to be cozy at home. These handmade dog bed covers are soft but sturdy...and affordable!

Wren Bird Lane

Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser
This porcelain container uses ultrasonic technology to keep essential oils in their full integrity as they diffuse pure fragrance into the air. The sleek container will elevate your space. Aromatherapy is so good for the soul. 

Amazon

A Spa Experience At Home

Nothing puts me in a cozier state of mind than a warm bubble bath. Serena and Lily has a collection of the most fabulous bath towels that you can only find there. Little details like the Teak Step Stool (in three colors) not only looks sweet, but is practical, too. And to make your bath (or shower) extra special try Beekman 1802's Pure Goat Milk Soap Bars and the Hand and Body Wash makes the best bubbles.

Fabulous Furs Throws & Pillows

You just can't have too many throws. I have three in my main living space, and one is by Fabulous Furs. It's so warm and wonderful, not to mention lined in velvet. Now 25% at 

Neiman Marcus

The Elsa

Meet the Elsa faux fur slipper. Effortlessly bold and incredibly chic. I am sitting with a blanket on my feet as I type. I think I need these.

Apparis

Beeswax Pillar Candles

When it comes to candles, more is more, and that is a good thing. These sculptural candles are really works of art. Available in ten colors.

Food52

Gloria Velvet Joggers

No matter what you call them, these velvety pants are athleisure at its' best. Cozy with a little luxe thrown it. Available in harvest hues at Anthropologie

Himalayan Salt Night Light

A healthy solution for the middle of the night ups and downs. Not only does this light cast a soft glow, it releases negative ions that purifies the air. 

Viva Terra

Botanical Print Pajama

1000% chic in 100% cotton. These jammies are zoom or sofa ready, with a little buttoning up. 

Cynthia Rowley

Iringa Baskets

These organic and handcrafted baskets have been woven by women of Tanzania. Native milulu reeds are used to create these simple shapes. Use them for firewood, throw blankets, towels and more. Shop the collection at 

Sundance. 

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