"" Shop This: February 2021

Friday, February 26, 2021

Saturdays At Shop This


Tomorrow is National Floral Design Day, so I am starting your weekend with some pretty posies.  In fact, I am so excited for winter to end, that today's post is flower filled. Find lovely links and fresh florals for your bath, home, walls, wardrobe, and more. Enjoy!


If you are in the Dallas area, or wish to send flowers to anyone there, do I have a florist for you! The Floral Frog is a boutique floral designer with the loveliest creations. You can find her info HERE.  Tell Sarah that Deb sent you.
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Loving this Goldshine Vase at Anthropologie. It's 6 inches high and less than $20. I will take 3 - 5 for my dining room table.
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Now we can all afford to hang a Picasso on our walls without being a collector. One Kings Lane is offering his famous "Hands With Flowers" work of art for under $500. Of course, it's a print, but it makes me happy. Take a look.
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My favorite floral scent is that of the Casablanca Lily. Frederic Malle creates fabulous scents for the home, including a Casablanca Lily fragrance! Our Barney's New York Store, always smelled like his scents. This candle is said to remind of us a turn of the century Parisian Salon. Shop all of his home fragrance at Nordstrom
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Pottery Barn has some beautiful removable floral letters for your wall. Spell out a name in a baby's room,  or any girls room. They are a little pricey, but lovely. I also found similar at Etsy 
for half the cost.
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Beekman 1802 Fresh Cut Flowers: Something new from those wonderful Beekman Boys!  It's a six piece collection of their gorgeous goats milk soap, hand cream, and hand and body wash. Two new scents, Peony Blush and Lily of The Valley are just in time for spring. It's all on sale with 
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I have been talking about The Laundress Laundry products for a while.  Here's your chance at trying this non-toxic lovely line of cleaning products. This weekend, Save 25%, Get Free Shipping, and a Free 8oz. container of their latest Artisan Detergent. Use Code: Inspire. I just ordered the fabric fresh. There is a touch of floral in all of their scents. 
Learn more HERE.
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Kate Spade's knottingham knit espadrilles with cut out flowers and ballet-like grosgrain ribbons are so sweet for your feet!
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Flower Power: These metal flower drop earrings are so spring worthy.
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Cythina Rowley's Jacquard Face mask and matching bucket hat will have you staying safe and stylish this Spring. Special!
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Remember this friends. Have a positively beautiful weekend!

XOXOX
Deb






Thursday, February 25, 2021

Ingredient Spotlight: Blood Oranges


Raise your hand if you are ready for some bright color by now. The winter white snow is pretty, but enough already. The blood orange is the season's prettiest fruit. Now until April is peak time for these jewels. Eat them fresh or add them to salads, sauces, seafood or desserts. Here are 14 recipes that feature blood oranges as the 
star of the story.

Sparkling Blood Orange Margarita 
What better way to use this beautiful fruit than in a cocktail? Ms. Shop This and I did this once, and we couldn't get enough! The ingredient list features zero sugar or agave, so we could also call this a "skinny girl" margarita. Use your fave sparkling wine or champagne.

Blood Orange Buttermilk Pound Cake
Here's a recipe that really uses the entire blood orange - both the zest and juice of two of them. The glaze is simple and made of blood orange juice and powdered sugar.  "Mr. Shop This" will certainly love it!

Orange Avocado Salad Recipe with Zesty Dressing
This recipe had me at that "zesty" dressing! The Cilantro lime dressing would taste good on so many things. This is an easy must make.

Winter Citrus Butter Salmon
Two words from the author about her salmon. "It's freaking fantastic!" After broiling it, you finish the dish with a winter citrus salsa. Perfection!
How Sweet Eats


Blood Orange and Beet Buddha Bowl
What a beautiful bowl! The grilled "white" ingredient is halloumi cheese , which I have never tried. I will now. If this cheese is new to you, it's described as "if fresh pulled mozzarella and feta made a baby, it would make halloumi."  Sold!

Smoky Blood Orange BBQ Ribs
If you are a fan of sticky sweet ribs, this recipe is for you. These ribs are baked low and slow, but you could grill them, too. They are served with the best looking avocado salad, too. Recipe included!

Crème Brûlée with Caramelized Blood Oranges
This is one truly impressive dessert! A thick serving of vanilla custard is topped with crackling brown sugar and caramel coated slices of blood oranges. How good does that sound to you, Mollie?

Blood Orange Honey Ginger Glazed Pork Tacos
This delicious dish begins with pork tenderloin, which I know makes a terrific taco. It becomes spectacular with the addition of honey, blood orange juice, soy sauce and more!
Heather Christo


Blood Orange Donuts
A pink donut is hard to resist. This pink is all natural in color, and the donuts are baked, not fried. Does that mean we can call them healthy? I think yes. 

Blood Orange Roast Chicken
I can only imagine how this chicken smells as it is cooking! I mean rosemary, blood orange, lemons, and garlic combined together is heavenly. This dish deserves center stage on the table.

Blood Orange Vodka Sparkler
What a chic cocktail. The garnishing is everything!

Scallops with Blood Orange, Fennel and Pistachios
We have scallops maybe once a week. And I know that I have pistachios in the pantry. This dish will be made very soon in my kitchen. Looks great!

Blood Orange Sweet Rolls
Well, this recipe gets my vote for most appealing! The recipe somes with refined sugar free and vegan friendly. Any way you make them, they
 look delicious.
Wife Mama Foodie

Blood Orange Sorbet
I make ice cream twice a month, but I have not tried sorbet. This recipe is so easy, any of us could do it. Though it calls for an ice cream maker, you don't need one. See the recipe at....

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Power Pants: One of Spring's Best Fashion Trends

There are so many new trends for Spring.  My favorite is the new Wide Leg Pant. If you are going to buy just one pair of pants this Spring, make it wide. Vogue is calling them the "Power Pant." It is a powerful look when paired with a jacket. A wide pant makes a statement that a skinny pant could never make. They have a "swoosh factor," that allows one to look and feel fabulous! Here's 14 styles to try on for size.


Brandon Maxwell Draped Moiré Pants
 These pants pack a powerful punch! Everything about them are a WOW.

Ammit Pant
The pant that will take you everywhere. It's relaxed  and effortless in the prettiest shade of wild rose. The layered fabric flows wherever it goes.
Cult Gaia

Wild Botanica Pants & Blazer
The color is milk. The style is delicious. With wide flowy pants and tucks, this is a masculine silhouette, and I love it.

Stella McCartney 
High Rise Knit Pant
Fun! And as they say, perfect for your 
WFH lifestyle. Find them at

Jacquard Wide-Leg Pant
Menswear inspired and one of the most powerful looks in the  post. Click through to see their fluidity in motion.

Giorgio Armani Silk Trousers & Jacket
Sensational in silk! These trousers feature volume without width. Such a great look.

Alexandre Vauthier
My favorite look of the edit. No surprise that it is also the most expensive! The wide leg pants and short trench jacket can be found at Saks.  The Trench Coat is at

Staud Astor Pant & Toulon Tunic
Easy dressing at its' finest. Equally good on the patio or at the country club for cocktails.

Caleb Wide Leg Pants
Here's a fresh feminine take on the newest pant.  It's quite romantic and under $200. 

Slouch Dad Pant 
These are a great way to try the trend. They are machine washable and less than $50. Pair them with a status bag and crisp linen shirt.
ASOS


Organic Pima Wide Leg Pant 
I am currently awaiting mine in grey. And if I love them, pretty sure that I will order them in white, too. The perfect pant for lounging, sleeping or wearing over a swimsuit.

Lennon Cady Pants
These bold pants come in black and pomegranate. With 4% Spandex, they will have stretch and recovery.

Dylan High Waisted Pant
Cool, comfy, but polished, and ever so dramatic. Also available in 
golden rod yellow.

Leset Sienna Pant
Pleated in a wool blend fabric, these are both relaxed and refined. Ships in March.


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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Wedding Wednesday: Change Or Save Your Date


Engaged couples have been left with their dance floor and dance cards empty for most of 2020.  This year is beginning with a shaky start, as well.  All they can do is have a sense of humor, reschedule, or forge ahead in looking towards the future. This post offers inspiration to couples who need to change their date, or want you to save a date in the future when it is safe to PARTAY!

Vellum Save The Date Cards
A beautiful way to share your special date. The vellum is light and airy, the blush is lovely and the gold foil is
 very elegant.
Leigh Louise Creative

Party Save The Date
Loving the heavy weight paper and informal message. As I said, you have to laugh. This card comes in seven stylish shades.

DIY Change Of Plans Invitation
Sometimes we all need a redo. To help ease the burden of additional costs, this card is actually a template. You print it yourself.  Smart!

Bohemian & Rustic Save The Date
Kraft paper is layered over a quality card stock, then all tied up with twine.  Fun for your barn or backyard wedding.

New York Save The Date
Minimal and unique, this postcard style tells the guests exactly where they are going. They offer other major cities for your destination wedding planning. Free shipping, too!

Liza Save The Date
Clearly chic. I can't get enough vellum. This layered card features translucent vellum attached to your photo. The gold foil adds the luxe
By Invitation Only


The Willow Save The Date
Modern, simple, and very special. They are letterpress printed on your choice of paper.  Perfect for the minimalist
 urban couple.

 Change The Date 
With just the right wording, these cards are modern and lovely with the different style fonts.


Modern Save The Date Card Template

Another print it yourself, card. 
Isn't it fun?

Postponement Cards Digital File
The wording of this change the date card is so lovely. We all should be using an "abundance of caution." The details can be customized to
 your preference. 

Wedding Postponement Card
This card gets the point across that there still will be a celebration.  You receive a digital file from the designer, and then print it yourself. 
A money saver!

Classic & Modern Detail 
Save The Dates
Classic is always chic, especially in grey. The vellum covers, wax seals and monogram envelope sticker make this save the date style special!

Nice Ring
Want the chance to show off your newly acquired engagement ring? This card and your photo will do it. Clever!

Just Got Real Change The Date
If you can't laugh about what we all have been going through, well, then it is just sad. This card expresses reality in the funniest way!

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