Saturdays At Shop This

It has been so mild in the Hudson Valley, that I haven't had a chance to wear a winter coat yet. Not complaining. Just saying. This is the first weekend in three weeks that we have no plans. What about you? Before you get busy with your holiday happenings, scroll down for some good ideas, discounts and great gifts.

From One Kings Lane: Quick Ideas for a Christmas Decor Refresh

The Gift Of 25% off: Save 25% on Holiday Apparel, Bags, and Footware at Frances Valentine with Code: MERRY25

I hope that you are enjoying my Holiday Gift Guides. More are coming, In case you missed any: Gift Worthy Sweaters For Everyone On Your List.  

Holiday Gift Guide: Magical Gifts For The Little Ones.  Cyber Monday Gifting.  Cozy Gifts For Everyone On Your List, 20 Gifts For Glam Girls Of All Ages  Gift Guide: 18 Chic Choices $50 and Under. Holiday Gifts For The Family, and Holiday Goodies & Gifts For Foodies

Martha Stewart brings joy with 40% off your holiday decorating essentials. I ordered the pearl trees. Such pretty bargains! Plus Martha offers very interesting gift ideas.

One of the best sales of the season is at Neiman Marcus. Spend $200 and Save $50. I hope to take advantage of this sale, this weekend. It ends on 12/14. Use Code: DEC50

The Art of The Detail: I might suggest that if you are gifting anything "Chanel," that your order directly from them online. Each order ships for free and is meticulously wrapped in their signature black and white packaging, along with a gift card. That sure beats the cardboard boxes of other stores!

Need a $25 gift? Here ya go. Paris Bon Bons. The box with Pom Pom is worth the price alone. But the chocolate is so special and unique, it is the winner of the Paris's Best Specialty Chocolate Grand Prize. It is very special., and will have the receiver booking a flight to Paris to get more. Do take a look at Jayson Home.

Anthropologie is having a big sale this weekend. It's worth a look! One of my favorites is this Faux Fur Stole. It's less than $50.

A candle I can vouch for: Thymes Frasier Fir. I just received this as a gift from lovely Diane. Gosh it is good and so true to the scent! Find it at Amazon or Thymes.

Forget Ugly Christmas Sweaters ( who would really spend money on one?} I found a great little sweater by Tahari that is both dressy and inexpensive. Love the sheer balloon sleeves. See it at Bloomingdale's. 

Want a Holiday Look for your face? Head to MAC Cosmetics to save 30% on Blushes & Bronzers, and 25% on Holiday Kits and Best Sellers.

All Gourmet Foods are shipping for free this weekend at Neiman Marcus. We are talking Lobster Bisque, Turkeys, Christmas Cakes, Tamales, and more.

Cheers to you and yours this weekend!

XOXOX

Deb

Holiday Goodies & Gifts For Foodies

{ Via:  Half Baked Harvest }

Today's "Foodie Friday" has a twist. Not only will you find very special Christmas recipes, I have matched some gifts to go with the theme of the recipe. This roundup promises to tickle your taste buds, and check off the foodie gifts you need to purchase. BON APPÉTIT!

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate. One of my favorite things.

This is a homemade hot chocolate recipe made for spiking, and you can make it work with just about any combination of alcohol. The recipes give you options like Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or Kahlua.

The Anthony Kitchen

 

Traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate Set

A Foodie who loves hot chocolate will love this gourmet gift. The set includes the highest quality ingredients possible. It's a good bet that they don't have one of these.

Uncommon Goods

Peppermint Bark Stuffed French Toast

Wow your family and guests on Christmas morning. This recipe calls for stuffing the French toast with a mixture of chocolate, cream cheese and peppermint bark. It's all then drenched in a chocolate ganache.

A Good Things Baking

The Peppermint Bark Collection

If you haven't tried this candy yet, you should. Best yet, it is affordable and giftable. The story behind the creation of it is sweet.

Williams Sonoma

How To Create a Holiday Charcuterie Board

All the rage this year. Even I have been creating them. It's always a good thing to get new ideas.

The Food Blog

European Cheese & Charcuterie

A great gift idea for so many people. From the host to the home chef, business client to families. It will be loved by all.  Williams Sonoma

Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts

There is something about pomegranates that make any salad extra special. This is an easy salad to make, but very holiday worthy. 

 Half Baked Harvest

25-Year Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar & Arbequina Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Gift Set

Every good salad dressing starts with premium ingredients like the best olive oil and Balsamic vinegar one can afford. This set is not only tasty, it is beautiful. It comes with the pour spouts, too.
 Williams Sonoma

Lobster Spaghetti With Blistered Tomato and Basil

Doesn't this look divine? Christmas Eve anyone?

Delicious

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail With Saffron

Elevated, unique and delicious. This recipe comes straight from the shores of Puerta Valllarta.

Food and Wine

Moonflowers Saffron Threads

The foodie will appreciate this gift and the many unique uses for it, including the shrimp cocktail recipe above. It's perfectly sized to fit into a stocking. I love the packaging.

Goop    Amazon

Good Hair Day Italian Pasta

The most fun a cook can have with pasta! Think sun dried tomatoes, black carrots, spinach and more. Loving this little gift.

Neiman Marcus

White Chocolate Rocky Road

Wow! This is an impressive holiday treat. It's filled with everything naughty and nice.  With these, you will win the cookie exchange prize

Bistro Gerard

White Chocolate Cranberry Cake

How beautiful! And the phrase "Visions of Sugarplums" comes to mind. It's very special.

Broma Bakery

Limited-Edition Light & Shadow

 5-Quart Stand Mixer

The best looking mixer ever, is exclusive to Crate & Barrel and now on sale. Any baker would think this is a sweet gift.

Crate and Barrel

Joy Of Cooking Black Leather Edition

A kitchen classic gets a modern update with a "heaping scoop" of attitude. Even if they have this cookbook, they don't have this edition.

CB2

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Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark Collection

If you haven't tried this yet, you should. It's super giftable and affordable. So no need to make your own. The story behind it is sweet, too.

Williams Sonoma