Saturdays at Shop This

 

This is what I have planned for the weekend, mostly working away, and trying to fend off a cold that I refuse to get.  Speaking of cold, we are having our first blast of winter temperatures in New York. I do hope that you are warm and cozy. Before you get too busy with your own weekend plans, scroll down for the best links of the week!

Fashion's Latest Obsession: The Opera Glove. I have been noticing it everywhere. SSENSE has a good read on this trending and classic accessory. Cynthia Rowley has some great ones. Love the floral styles.

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Beat The Artic Blast Sale at Schweitzer Linen They are matching the windchill with 45% off over 100 cozy warm products.

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Jane Iredale Clean Makeup Savings: This is a luxe line of mineral makeup. You can save 20% for a limited time with code: JANE20. 

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Layer Up! Six ways to layer your necklaces.

Ina Garten's Ultimate Dinner For Two

Just in time for Valentine's Day

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The 13 Best Airbnbs in Upstate New York for a Weekend Away From the City. I live in the Hudson Valley now, and I am here to tell ya, Upstate NY is so fabulous!

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Jack Rogers has a new "driver" loafer, and it is so cute! Love in cork and the platinum.

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Sharing the "love"  this Valentine's Day? These white Love Salad Plates can be used any day of the year. So cute for $8.00 at Crate & Barrel.

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Clare V's new fragrance "Oui" is the perfect Valentine's gift.  It means Yes! Yes, a thousand times Yes! The bottle is fab.

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Laura Mercier is still offering 30% Off Bath & Body with Code: LOVE30. Her products are heavenly. Love the hand and body cream!

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Bundle up and don't blow away this weekend!

XOXOX

Deb

Foodie Friday: For The Love Of Chocolate

Warning. This post may cause weight gain. I feel like I have gained five pounds just writing it up. I don't think I am alone in being a chocolate lover. "Mr. Shop This" likes to say that I am addicted to the cocoa bean. :) If you love chocolate, too, this post is for you. 

Chocolate Martini

Nothing like a boozy beginning or ending to a date night. This is your Valentine cocktail. I am not a vodka drinker at all, but a chocolate martini hides all of that flavor. It's creamy, sweet, and chocolatey. You need to try it once in your life.

Sweet Serenity Kitchen

Chocolate Truffle Tart

Well, this is pretty fancy, and one of the first assembled desserts taught in a pastry class. But don't fear, the recipe author states that it is so easy that even a beginner can make it.

Sprinkle Bakes

Hot Chocolate Macarons
These hot chocolate macarons are made with an indulgent chocolate cookie shell and a dreamy marshmallow filling.

Broma Bakery

Boozy Coconut Hot Chocolate

A decadently delicious way to warm up. I adore hot chocolate but stay away from dairy, so this recipe is great for me or anyone. It's made with rum, but any type of liquor can be substituted.

Windy City Dinner Fairy

Best Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Isn't this a showstopper! And yes, that is whipped Cream on the top. Mounds of it! 

The Cookie Rookie

Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Bundt Cake
Simply decadent! And yes that is Chocolate Ganache being generously poured on top of the finished cake. To go along with those beautiful blood oranges, there is orange liquor in the batter. Talk about elevating a recipe!

Feasting At Home

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

Have you had these? Those at The Zodiac Room of Neiman's truly are the best I have ever had. This recipe is supposedly the same. There's a story about how this recipe came into the right or wrong hands. I, for one, am going to try it. As I remember them, they are thick and chewy, as they should be!

Cooking Classy

Chocolate Lovers Coconut Milkshakes with  Sea Salt

A really good hand churned milkshake is hard to be as a sweet treat. I absolutely love them, but the feeling isn't mutual. In this case, the risk may be worth the reward. YUM!

How Sweet Eats

 Stuffed Hot Chocolate French Toast Gluten & Dairy Free

This dish is proof that food can be delicious and still good for you. Truth is, gluten is not good for anyone. I think I will try this on Super Bowl Sunday.

Saucy Kitchen

Gluten Free Super Moist Chocolate Cake

What this recipe lacks in gluten (who needs it?) it makes up for in pure chocolate.

Pure Wow

Salty Dark & Milk Chocolate Skillet Cookie

One of the best things you can make in your cast iron pan. I never had a skillet cookie but this looks divine and I bet, fun to make and eat!

The Modern Proper

Devil's Food Layer Cake

There's a secret to this recipe, which I have never done. Can't wait to try it.

Williams Sonoma

Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate, Heavy Cream, a touch of butter, and vanilla, is all you need to make this recipe. The toppings are up to you. You can find empty heart shaped candy boxes at Amazon.

Sally's Baking Addiction

Baked Chocolate Fudge Glazed Doughnuts

With 125 five star reviews, this recipe is one to try. These are said to be super easy and very yummy, They look delish!

Half Baked Harvest

Whipped Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Ganache is a chocolate lovers dream spoonful. It's chocolate and cream melted together.  I just made this recipe last weekend. I used it as the filling between layers on a chocolate cake. OMG! It is so light and fluffy. You will love it.

Baking A Moment

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