"" Shop This: April 2022

Friday, April 29, 2022

Saturdays At Shop This

 

Everything is abloom in my part of the world! We have no scheduled plans this weekend, which is always a good thing. I think I will just enjoy the beauty of my surroundings. Today's wrap up of links features some really good hats, 25% off at Kate Spade, the best wide leg pants and more.


Neutral Nails: I enjoy a nail color that goes with everything. Chanel's "New Dawn" just might be our new shade for Spring.
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If you enjoy wearing hats in the summer months, do I ever have a hat designer for you! Lorna Murray is her name. Her hats are so unique and also come in mini me sizes. See the collection at Maisonette
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Am I the last to know that Banana Republic has dropped a baby line? It is so so adorable! And the prices reflect tiny finery. Love it all.
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These colorblock woven folding chairs are yummy! Pick your colors and have a seat!
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More savings from my fave The Laundress: Save 25% on these mom-approved must-haves and get free Classic Drawer Liners on orders of $75 or more. I have lined my new home with these chic black and white liners, and love them. Use code MAY25 to get your free gift.

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If you are like me, you have lived in a sea of black all winter. For a breath of Springtime, head to Trina Turk for so many colorfully chic fashions and accessories.

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There is always something fun at BaubleBar. Get ready for summer with BaubleBar's newest arrivals: $10 New & limited Pisa Bracelets, $15 Disney delicate matching characters Necklace & Studs, $12 Alidia Rings + 20% off everything else on site!
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One of my favorite things in life are the Beekman 1802's Face Wipes. I use them daily to remove makeup. But they also are great body refreshers.  They are on sale this weekend, 6 for $26 and free shipping. I know that you will love them.
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Last minute Mother's Day ideas: 
Click HERE and HERE
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J. Crew's new Astrid wide leg pants look so comfy chic! They are under $100.
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I always love a good off the shoulder top. This Michael Kors number is now on sale for less than $60 at Neiman's. Love it in pink but available in black and white, also.
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This weekend, enjoy 25% off your purchase at Kate Spade New York with Code: MOTHERSDAY
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Take good care of yourself this weekend!

XOXOX

Deb

















Foodie Friday: Pack A Picnic


 Mother's Day is a perfect time to think about packing a picnic. Moms just want to spend time with their family. These picnic provisions and recipes will bring you all together with the love of food, nature, and mom!


Caprese Sandwich
This recipe is proof that delicious food doesn't have to be complicated. The homemade focaccia really kicks this recipe up a notch.

Layered Picnic Salad In A Jar
No mess, no fuss, just easy to eat deliciousness. This recipe is a take on the classic seven layer dip with a Mexican flair.

Chicken Picnic Pie
Aren't these the cutest? They are crispy, cheesy, and ever so divine!

Strawberry & White Chocolate Blondies
The perfect packable picnic dessert!

 Grilled  Chicken Strawberry Salad
Dressed with a homemade poppyseed dressing, this recipe sounds divine to me. Make it ahead of time, then pack it up, and dress it on the spot.

Berry Slab Pie
Planing a picnic for a crowd? This is the perfect dessert loaded with fresh berries. It's easy to make, transport, and eat!
Wood & Spoon

Oven Fried Chicken
Growing up, we did family picnics often. And my Mom had to have her fried chicken packed or it wasn't a picnic. Here's a very simple recipe. The secret is in the buttermilk, which is how I make it.

Handmade Wicker Basket
So charming and the perfect size for a picnic for four. It comes complete with dinnerware. Nicely priced for gifting.
Etsy

BLT Tomato Salad
If you have fried chicken, you have to have potato salad! But this is not your grandmother's recipe. Here's a twist on an old classic. There's no mayo! But there is bacon and tomatoes. The lettuce has been replaced by mint. How interesting!

Picnic Style Brie and Prosciutto Sandwich
The little patisserie across the street makes a delicious one of these. I haven't tried it., but I hear it is wonderful. The secret sauce is Balsamic Fig Vinaigrette.

Lemon Loaf Starbucks Copycat Recipe
Have you had it yet? I experienced it once and it was pretty darn good. It's super moist, slightly dense, with the zestiest glaze topping.

The Ultimate Wicker Picnic Basket
Now this is picnicing with style! The basket contains everything you will need for a grand time.

Pimiento Cheese with Salt-and-Pepper Butter Crackers
This recipe reminds me of my southern mom. She made it all of the time. Southern chef, Carla Hall makes her own crunchy crackers to go along with super yummy spread. Some picnics could happen with just this and a bottle of wine.

Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
These are made with box cake mixes, so they must be very easy. They look crunchy on the outside but I bet they are soft on the inside. 

Puff Pastry Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche
Loving the idea of a quiche for a picnic. They are delicious room temp or warm. And the puff pastry is so much easier than making your own flour crust.

Lemon Key Lime Pie Bars
Here's how to have a pretty picnic. If these sweet and salty sensations taste half as good as they look, they are a must make.

Thai Zoodle Salad
Here's a quick, healthy and satisfying salad. I might add colorful, too. All of the good for you veggies are tossed in a yummy peanut dressing.

My Drap Napkins
My pal, Mollie and I discovered these cotton muslin napkins years ago. They come in a roll, like paper towels do. You have the option to dispose of them or wash and reuse. They really are picnic perfect. Many styles, sizes and colors at


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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Let It Grow: Outdoor Planters

 


Spring and warm weather has taken on new meaning for me this year. My new digs came with a garden, and plenty of outdoor space. So I have flora and fauna on my mind. I could use a few planters to add to my outdoor living space. You know what they say about gardens ~ "To plant one is to believe in tomorrow." Scroll down to grow yours with style.


Lazo Stainless Steel Elevated Planters
Create a lush layered display in one, two, or all three planters. Pretty darn fabulous!

Faux Bois Planters
Ask yourself, what would Martha do? These realistic but faux planters are inspired by what she uses in her Bedford, NY greenhouses and home.
Martha.com


Add some whimsy to your garden with these kissing planters. Made from cement, so they will be sturdy.

The Lane Bowl 
Create something special in your outdoor oasis with this sleek and stylish bowl. It comes complete with drainage holes and is on sale now.

Eclectic Villa Planters
Bring a touch of Europe into your garden or patio. Loving the weathered look. Made of terra cotta. 

Modern Planter
Imagine these on either side of your front door, French doors, or along your garden path. Very architecturally pleasing! Now on sale at 

Faceted Modern Planters
For the modern garden and patio. They are made of fiberstone, a blend of stone and resin, making them lightweight but sturdy.

Zoey Footed Planters
Aren't these fun? I am crazy for the handpainted black and white pattern! I can see one on each side of the doors to your black and white home.

LED Planter
Oh how fabulous ( and expensive ) Put a spotlight on your favorite plants, while providing soft ambient lighting to your outdoor space.
Lumens

Hourglass Planters
Elegant in shape with a modern sensibility. These set the scene in a group, or hold their own individually. Save 25% with Code: FAMILY25

Glass Planters On Stands
Add a pop of glossy color to your covered outdoor space. It's a set of three!

Toulon Planters
If your design style is more traditional, the Toulon Planters are just beautiful! The finish on these is so good that, that you have to touch it to know that it isn't fired clay. Now on sale at

Santorini Handpainted Planters
Create a Grecian garden with these chic containers. But instead pottery, they are made of resin, which makes them lighter weight and easier to care for. Now on sale at...
Frontgate
Lightweight Concrete Planter
The pure white container will add texture and a bright light to the garden.  Very pretty.
Home Depot



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Monday, April 25, 2022

More Is More When It Comes To Mom

 

12 days before the one day of the year that you don't want to miss ~ Mother's Day. If the wine soap and candle cloches of my first Mom's Day presents post didn't tempt you, here's more. Think a 24K gold facial mask for moms who need a lift, a solar lantern to light up her life, or a haute home for beautiful baubles. When it comes to Mom, more is never too much.


Embroidered Veggie Shirt
Who knew that carrots could be so chic? My friend Heidi did, as she discovered this fun find at Anthro. Click the link and enlarge the photo, and you will see fab fringe on the embroidered veggies. I bet that Mom doesn't have one of these.

Perfect for the gardener or even vegetarian moms

Kate Spade Courtside Collection
It will be instant love for the tennis playing Mom. Every piece is a winner.

Perfect For: Moms who have game and appreciate  looking chic on or off the court.

Needlepoint Pillows
No need to auto-correct these punny pillows. It's a chic (or tongue in cheek) collection of hand embroidered petite pillows. 

Perfect For Moms with a sense of humor and style!

Tea Forte Tasting Box
For me, this is the best tea I have ever had. From the presentation of the boxes and the pyramid tea infusers, it all makes a gorgeous gift. You'll find 40 infusers including the most interesting black, green, white and herbal teas.
Neiman Marcus

Perfect For: Teetotaler moms & tea lovers

Shaken Not Stirred
American photographer, Slim Aarons, has over 1,000 fab photos, and surely your mom would love one. “Attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places,” Aarons famously once said to describe his work. This is an unexpected gift that starts at under $100 unframed and goes up to $143 as shown above.

Perfect For: Moms who enjoy a man around the house. Moms who enjoy photography. Roger Moore fans.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Sculptural and stunning! This limited edition mixer can only be found at Crate. Doesn't your Mom deserve something so lovely yet practical? She'll never put it away.

Perfect For: Moms who bake. Also perfect for Moms with a black and white kitchen.

Marbled Glass Jewelry Box
Give mom a haute home for her pretty pieces. From the glimmer of gold, the soft suede lining, to the crystal drawer pulls, this gift is an elevated necessity.
HSN

Perfect For: Moms who love their baubles. 

24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Mask
So I haven't used this product in a few years, but I loved what it did. Mom will, too. It feels and looks luxurious, but is under $100. Peter Thomas Roth knows how to make masks.

Perfect For: Moms who take their skincare seriously.

Solar Lanterns
Give Mom the stars, the moon, and moonlight with these lovely lanterns. They will light up her life 7 hours after charging in the sun. 

Perfect For: Moms with a garden or outdoor space. 

Bonne Nuit Pajamas - La Ligne
These would make a pajama wearer out of me. Cut from a super soft cotton tee shirt fabric, these are cozy chic at its' finest. The wide legs are everything. Monogram them for extra brownie points.

Perfect For: Moms who wear PJS, and enjoy fine loungewear.

Georgetown Cupcakes
All a mama needs, besides you being sweet, is a little bite of something sweet. Perhaps you have seen Katherine Berman and Sophie LaMontagne on the Food Network. They are adorable and so are these chic cupcakes. Think ingredients like Madagascar bourbon vanilla and flavors like Lavender Earl Grey. Yum!

Perfect For: Any mom with a sweet tooth.

Irma Ring
A stunning set of seven rings featuring one unique baroque pearl per ring. Some moms (me) will wear them all together. Others will spread out the fun on several fingers. I expected this ring to cost more.

Perfect For: Modern girls (and moms) who love pearls.


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