The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Home Edition

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is always an anticipated event They put new season full price items on sale for a limited time. This year prices go up August 9th. Truthfully, some of the fall fashion in the sale felt a little meh. But I did find some great values in the home section. Shop these eight styles and much more online.

Our Place 4 Piece Set

These pans are said to be fabulous. A good friend and client often gifts them at the holidays. They are made with a sturdy aluminum body for fast even cooking. Love this truffle color, but also available in espresso. Sale Price: $240 After Sale $360.

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Modern Manor Cheese Board With Dome

Patio party perfection. Sale Price $65

After Sale $97

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Our Place Wonder Oven Pro

Turly a little oven that does it all. I love its' good looks, too. Available in three colors. Sale Price: $260

After Sale: $350

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Belmont Bar CartServe up a chic cocktail at your next party. Sale Price: $321 After Sale: $478.

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Bric's Hardside Set

A premium luggagae brand that is known for its' good looks and funtionality. I rather love the color.

Sale Price: $269 After Sale: $400

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Pom Pom At Home Cotton Throw

I bet you have the perfect place for one or more of these in every room of your home.. Perfect for all seasons. On Sale for $65 After Sale: $98

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Reserve Nouveau Crystal Set

I love this set as a gift. Sale Price: $75 After Sale: $112

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Cozy Earth Bubble Cuddle Blanket

Super soft and oh so cuddly. It's faux but fabulous. Sale Price: $137. After Sale $228

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The Thanksgiving Table: Elements Of Style

 

I like to treat my guests not only to a good meal, but a beautiful table. It always makes them feel special. And no matter how your food turns out, a terrific tablescape camouflages everything. Here are some stylish elements that will help create your 

own look.

~ Lovely Linens ~

Linens set the tone for your table. To me, they are the most important part of a tablescape. Here's some pretty picks.

Kim Seybert Ethereal Placemat & Napkins

Inspired by watercolor painting, Kim has taken silver and gold bugle beads and created art for your table. The matching linen napkins create a stunning natural look.

Horchow

Artesia Placemats

If you prefer to set a casual table, these are wonderful, sophisticated, and affordable, too. 

Crate and Barrel

Villeroy & Boch Brushstroke

Linens

 Linen napkins and placemats have been treated with metallics for a elevated look to any table. Also available in silver. Now on sale at...

Bloomingdale's

Joanna Buchanan Linens

Don't be afraid to take a deep dive into color any time of the year. Joanna knows how to do it. Get the look below.

Gold Trim Napkins in Ten Colors

Hand Beaded Camouflage Placemats

~ Candlelight ~

A table without candlelight is like a a day without wine. It's doable but not as wonderful. Besides, everyone looks better in candlelight. These candles will set your table and your guests aglow.

Fall Colored Tapers Set Of 12

Imagine your table with the warmth of candles in seasonal colors. The tapers are tiny in width but 10 inches tall. Just perfect in a grouping. At less than $18 they make a great host gift, too.
Williams Sonoma

Hand-Dipped Taper Candle, Set of 2

Traditional elegance. Long burning and smokeless now on major sale. Choose ivory or white.

Pottery Barn

Antigua Single Wick Pillar Candles

How gorgeous! The saturated colors will add a pop to your table. Handmade and perfect alone or inside a glass hurricane. Priced from $8 - $38

Sundance Catalog

Birch Log Taper Holder

Bring the outside in, and add a natural element to your tabletop.

Shop Terrain

~ Serving ~

Details always count. These serving pieces are not only practical but pretty, too!

Marble Cake Stands

Though they are said to be used for cakes, as you can see, anything will look special when presented on one of these. Pie perfect, too!

CB2

Sauce Server

I have several "so called" gravy boats, but none are glass. For a big dinner you could use this server in multiples. One for gravy, one for cranberry sauce, one for the caramel sauce that goes with the apple pie. 

Crate and Barrel 

The House of Scalamandré Oval Platter

I thought that this Scalamandré line of dishware was so pretty that I included it in the Perfect Presents For Entertainers gift guide. Wouldn't your Thanksgiving Turkey or Holiday Ham look fabulous on it? Sold only at...  

Williams Sonoma

Botanical Serving Utensils

Together these shiny servers are perfect for salads. Used individually, they work for the mashed potatoes or Brussel sprouts.

West Elm

~ Oven To Table Cookware ~  

Unless you are plating from the closed off kitchen, your cookware does make a difference. Those disposable aluminum cooking containers aren't so appealing on a buffet or dining table. Food just looks better when pleasantly presented. 

MacKenzie-Childs Cookware

Chic checks are so good in a black and white kitchen, These also would accent white or black table linens. Really fabulous!

Amara

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Aren't these lovely? They go from oven to table to freezer. And this specific shade with gold knobs is a Crate and Barrel exclusive. Many other shades available, as well.
Crate and Barrel

Staub Pumpkin Cocotte

Serve almost anything in this perfect pumpkin. I own the smaller ones, which are not available. Pumpkin Soup anyone? It will serve sweet potatoes just as well.

Sur La Table

Boska Oven-to-Table Ceramic Baker

What a handy and beautiful little baker. Perfect for those warm cheese dips. But also great on a buffet to keep the veggies and potatoes warm. It features an under $25 price tag, which makes it even more appealing. I can see several all lined up.

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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!

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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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Shopping From Home At HSN

ShoppIng From Home At HSN

Today's spotlight is on shopping from home, specifically from HSN, the original Home Shopping Network. There are so many things you will love designed by people you know. Find fashion and accessories by super model Iman, Shoes by Jessica Simspon, Clean beauty from those Fabulous Beekman Boys, Bethany Frankel's Skinny Girl Jeans, kitchen products by Chefs Curtis Stone and Wolfgang Puck, fashion by Giuliana Rancic, and so much more. Here's a break down of  some of the most fabulous finds at HSN. And be sure to shop the
End Of Summer Sale.

~ Jewelry ~

Rara Avis by Iris Apfel

I always feel lucky when I accidentally stumble upon Iris showing her designs. What a hoot she still is! Get her jewelry looks and a few fashion pieces

 all in one place.

Marla Wynne

If you like big and chunky or even minimalist fashion jewelry, click on over to Marla's collection. It's so fun, and each piece makes a statement. The stimulated Pearl Hammered Squared Ring is cocktail chic!  And her Black Open Link and Metal Station 79" Necklace is really good looking. Perfect for a black turtleneck or sweater dress.

Judith Ripka

A few years back, Judith had a store in my building  in Chicago. What fabulous finds! She now brings her flair for design to HSN and makes it much more affordable for all. 

~ Electronic Devices ~

Tablets

Purchasing a tablet or any kind of computer,  from HSN makes sense. With three or more payments and zero interest, it is the way to go for some bigger priced items.

Beauty, Skincare, and Bath & Body

This is a large category, and where I usually end up on HSN. Again, making payments allows you to get what you need now, and take 2 - 6 months to pay for it.

Haircare

HSN has you covered when it comes to hair and styling. You will find products from Living Proof, Drybar, Fekkai and more.

Beekman 1802

They create beautiful non toxic products for your face, body, and your home. You have heard me praise them many times. I use their facial wipes, bar soaps, body cream, and  hand and body liquid soap daily. The main luxurious ingredient is goats milk!

iT Cosmetics

Clinically proven and results driven, this beauty brand has a cult following. I have not tried it, but have friends that swear by it, especially the Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer.

Other Beauty Brands

There are so many brands that you already love like Lancome, Clinique, MAC Cosmetics, Deborah Lippmann Nail Care and more. Best yet, products often go on sale, and HSN offers special bundles that you can't get anywhere else.

~ Kitchen ~

Kitchen 

This is a big category on HSN.  The flex pays really come in handy on high end brands like Nespresso.  You will find every color under the sun of KitchenAid Stand Mixers, with a few exclusive to the network. There is a big collection of Cuisinart products, too,  like cookware and food processors. Click through to find just what your kitchen needs.

~ Dogs ~

Dogs

You will find basic beds, Sherpa beds, to travel beds, canine couture like the cute sweater above, non toxic dog shampoo and more. Everything a pampered pet would ever want.

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