Saturdays At Shop This

 Have your party shoes ready? We have had our favorite holiday party cancelled this week, so I might get dressed and just lie down. The shoes spoke to me as I just purged my shoe closet and gave away 55 pairs of pumps! This personal shopper is pooped and partied out. Here's some links to wrap up the week.

Holiday Entertaining Three Ways: Tips and recipes for a Low Lift High Impact Vino Party, A Halfway homemade Brunch, and a Full On Sit Down Dinner

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History Lesson: The Aluminum Christmas Tree. Did you have one growing up? We sure did, and it even had a color wheel light. We felt very "fancy pants" with it all. This is a good read and a fun trip down memory lane.

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The Sweet Sites of Succession: Have you been watching? I need to catch up over the holiday. It is just so so good. One King's Lane offers a picturesque article on the show's Italian locales, Karl Lagerfeld's estate, and more!

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Playing Footsie: I get regular pedicures, but this time of year plays havoc with my feet, especially heels. I finally found a product that works.  It's the Beekman 1802 Goat Milk Foot Balm Duo Set. OMG! What a difference it has made with my feet! I especially love it because it is clean beauty!

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I gasped when I saw these Manolo Blahnik's Bordeaux mesh pumps. That gold kitten heel is so fab! 

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Neiman Marcus is here to save Christmas! They are offering Two Day Free Shipping on over 2,700 gifts if you order by noon on 12/21 with Code: NMHURRY.

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I have been wearing these Barefoot Dreams wide leg pants on repeat around the house. They are so so cozy, super soft, and warm! Treat yourself or someone else to a pair. Order by 12/19 at 11:59 AM, and they will arrive by Christmas!

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Holiday Hair: I swear by R+Co's Balloon Dry Volume Spray! Saks sells two sizes, so you an even try out the product for less.

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In case you need anything sparkly.... Take another look at Sparkle Through The Season

XOXOX

Deb

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Foodie Friday: Decadent Desserts For The Holidays

It's the holidays and time to go all out. As far as I am concerned, there is no such thing as too much of a "good thing,"  at this time of year. If you are hosting, give your guests one last present, at the end of your meal, a decadent dessert.  A beautiful buffet, a candy cane cake. sugared cranberries and pink marshmallow frosting are all the ingredients of the perfect ending to a holiday meal. Most importantly, don't be afraid to sprinkle everything you create with love!

HERE:  17 Sweet Treats 

Gingerbread Cake With Sugared Cranberries
With freshly ground cardamom and cloves, this cake is sure to smell as good as it looks.
Call Me Cupcake

Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Buche de Noel
Admittedly, I have never made one of these, but I have bought many from a local French bakery. The top layer of this "cake" is a mint-flavored no-bake cheesecake.  Then there is the chocolate mousse. OMG!
Sprinkle Bakes

Chocolate Chunk Candy Cane Cheesecake
Cheese cake is always celebration worthy. Dress it up with stylish stripes and it is a showstopper.  This recipe is not as hard as it looks, I promise.
All Recipes

Christmas White Chocolate Cranberry 
Layer Cake
This gorgeous cake makes for a haute holiday dessert.
Pineapple and Coconut

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
You can't have a dessert buffet without a cupcake. Young and old alike will be delighted by these mini cakes. Best yet, they are made with a cake mix!
My Baking Addiction

Classic Baumkuchen 
A Christmas classic in Germany. "The tree cake is juicy, delicious and tastes wonderful after Christmas." What fun!
Maras Wunderland

Eggnog Cake with Pink Marshmallow Frosting
This cake just makes me smile, and it will delight all of your guests. The Christmas tree topper is made from an ice cream cone. How very creative!
Sprinkle Bakes

Hazelnut Hot Chocolate On A Stick
Or as I would call this - heaven on a stick. Who could resist big hunks of fudge on a stick that magically turn hot milk into hot chocolate? Not me. This is a fave!
Sugar Hero

Blueberry Upside-Down Pavlovas 
Serve the unexpected this year. The whipped egg whites are just so very pretty.
Gourmet Traveller

Candy Cane Chocolate Cake
Well! This recipe takes the cake in the most festive category. What a delight to the eye!  The candy canes and lollipops are from the world famous, Hammonds. You can find some of their goodies at Sur La Table. Eat your heart out, Santa.
Sugar Hero

Coconut Lemon Cake
Oh my Mother made this cake often. It's light, fluffy and sinfully sweet!
My Recipes

Red Velvet Tiramisu Trifle
This wow worthy dessert just screams Christmas. Don't worry, the recipe is not difficult at all.
My Recipes

Pear And Hazelnut Tart { Gluten Free }
Though the recipe is just a touch complicated, the end result is quite impressive.
Cannelle Vanille

Cabernet Chocolate Truffles
Red wine and chocolate? It's the perfect pairing. These sweet treats are very easy to make.
How Sweet Eats

Baked Alaska
Ever since having this decadent dessert at the original Pump Room in Chicago, it has always been my fave. There is nothing more impressive than entering the dining room with one of these inflamed. Made with pound cake, and any kind of ice cream you want.
Food Network

Panettone
"If you love Christmas baking, take the best-quality butter, eggs and fruit and introduce this sweet, fragrant Italian bread to your festive tradition." Love the presentation.
Gourmet Traveller

Chocolate Fruitcake
Just add chocolate and even fruit cake tastes good. Loved the looks of this chic cake. It's a new twist on an old classic.
House and Garden UK

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Foodie Friday: The Holiday Table

Entertaining this Holiday? Time to get your style on and set a terrific table. After slaving over a hot stove, you deserve to sit down to a stylish setting.

Here: Holiday Inspiration

Gold and black always says special occasion. Add a touch of red

and now you have a chic celebration! tabletop by Carolyne Roehm

Holiday Blues

The perfect look for a coastal Christmas. Loving the Christmas Tree on the buffet!

Zsa Zsa Bellagio

Oh how I love this color combination! Manuel Canovas' Bengale in Paprika in orange and pink. It just couldn't be more special

Chinoiserie Chic

Decorate with fruit and greenery! Simple serving pieces become dazzling displays of festive fare.

BHG

A clean and bright look at Coco and Kelly! Love the chalkboard name tags? I found circle chalkboard stickers at Paper-Source and some festive flatware at Anthropologie.  Image at

Coco + Kelly

My kind of Holiday table.  As you can see, black and white is the theme, and of course, it looks more than festive.

Dig Digs

Don't forget those chairs! I actually have done this. Your guests will feel so invited to the table with beribboned and stylish seats.

The Cinderella Project

For the traditional home. Lots of plaid and plenty of fruit create a traditional table. Simple yet still stunning.

Williams-Sonoma

A Rustic Holiday Table

Country chic and just fabulous! Notice the loaf of bread used as a candleholder. All of the details add up to some kind of wonderful!

Zsa Zsa Bellagio

And for New Years....all you need is is a sense of imagination, a handful of glitter and a pop of color!

The Glitter Guide

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Foodie Friday: Heavenly Holiday Desserts

If you celebrate Christmas, hopefully you have warm memories of sweets, candy and Christmas cakes. Mine are of my Mother's cookie tins and coconut cake. It's certainly a time to shine and make your guests feel special.

Here: 16 Heavenly Holiday Desserts

Cranberry Dreamsicle Trifle

Is this not gorgeous? It's relatively easy to make.

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Baked Alaska with Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Ice Cream

My absolute favorite dessert. I have fond memories of this being served at Chicago's Pump Room. If you dare, the meringue can be browned in the oven or with a kitchen torch. 
Find one at Sur La Table

Martha Stewart

Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots 
How fun! Vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. Find the edible shot glasses at Amazon.
Spa Bettie

Cranberry Gingerbread Christmas Pudding With Ginger Sauce
This classic English dessert can be made 3 months in advance! It is pretty amazing looking!
Sainsburys Magazine

Christmas Candy Cane Chocolate Tart

This tart is as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. See the recipe at
Raspberri Cupcakes

White Chocolate Almond Cake

Pretty as a perfectly wrapped package, this cake just looks like Christmas!

Southern Living

Hot Chocolate Layer Cake with Homemade Marshmallows
What fun with all of those marshmallows!
Fine Cooking

Chocolate Clafoutis
I have had this several times when dining out. It is an sophisticated choice that is baked in ring molds. Impressive!
Elle Decor

Salty Caramel Croquembouche 

with Ricotta Cream

I have purchased several of these over the years but never attempted to make one. It makes a statement and will be the conversation piece at your party. Recipe and video at

Fine Cooking

Buche de Noel 
Pastry Chef Jerome Husson's masterpiece is just too gorgeous not to include. I must admit it is a bit intimidating to make. If you dare, get the recipe at
Refinery 29

Eggnog Flan on Cinnamon Crust
So elegant. Served with rum whipped cream!
Bon Appetit

Christmas Eve Mice
The kids will love creating these merry mice!
Taste of Home

Cranberry Orange Mini Cheesecakes
Festive and fun individual bites.
Design Love Fest

Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake
Just shoot me! I can have a milkshake any time of year. Make it with toasted marshmallows, and now it becomes a winter staple.
Shared Appetite

Mini Berry Cobblers
What a pretty presentation! The skillets are from
Amazon and the recipe at
Southern Living

Ice Cream, Sorbet and Froyo Terrine
This is Christmas on a plate! It's easy to make but the key is in the presentation!
Food And Wine

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