Saturdays At Shop This: Memorial Day Edition

{ Via: Jonathan Adler }

This will be a very different holiday weekend for most of us. It won't look  like the 1958 Swimsuited revellers above, enjoying a glass of wine outside the Carlton Hotel, Cannes. I do feel bummed about the restrictions, but Chicago, where I am, has over 63,000 Covid19 positive cases. So social distancing will be done with my Quarantine Team. Do you have one? Here's some links to begin the holiday.

I think we all have been holding back on our shopping lately. But now is the time to treat yourself, or get those things we absolutely need. I have updated the list of Sales and Coupon Codes on the blog. Find them HERE.
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Have you Shopped the "World Bazaar" at 
Bloomingdales yet? It's an interesting edit of interesting finds and handcrafted pieces from all over the world. I loved the small Turkish scarves.
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Made In The Shade: With warmer weather upon us, it is time to get outdoors. The sun is so good for us, but don't get too much. This edit of sale Patio and Beach umbrellas is very chic and unique at
One Kings Lane
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Doing any Zoom Cocktail Hours over the long weekend? Be mindful of your background, or you may be caught with your ironing board and clothes basket in view. Here's a hook up for free downloadable Zoom Backgrounds:
Flavor Paper Wallpaper's backgrounds will add so much flavor to your 
cocktail hour.
One King's Lane backgrounds are less fun but very design orientated.

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We have to keep the pretty going, even during a pandemic. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has a new limited edition Summer Glow Collection. It will warm up your look with a golden glow and
 pops of pink. 
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New Ways of Gathering: How do we honor all the life that keeps happening to us, even though we are in isolation? Birthdays, graduations, a final chemo treatment, baby showers, funerals: How do we mark these milestone moments? 
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24 Quick & Easy Recipes To Make for 
Memorial Day via Food52
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With the warmer weather this weekend and beyond, are you looking for a sun hat?  Here's a really cute straw one for under $50. Then there are these pearl trimmed hats by Jennifer Behr. 
Both fabulous!
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And finally, there's help for dark roots and grey hair. I have been using Style Edit for the last 3 weeks to cover some dark roots. Not having my hair colored since Valentine's Day has posed a problem. This powder product is a lifesaver! It comes in 10 colors, takes me about 2 minutes to apply with zero down time or mess. I use Medium Blond for my highlighted hair. You will love it.

Cheers to your holiday plans! 

Please stay safe.

XOXOX

Deb

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Grilling In Style: Recipes & Grill Goods

{ Via: Sur La Table }

We are just three days away from Memorial Day, the unofficial start of grilling season. Make sure you are ready to fire up the barbecue with all the right stuff. My building has chosen not to open our outdoor deck just yet.  So don't be surprised if I show up at your house this weekend. In the mean time, plan your meals and shop these grilling deals.

New York Strip Steaks With Bourbon Steak Sauce
There isn't anything that I don't like about this recipe. I was surprised to read that these steaks are marinated in butter and olive oil for 30 minutes before grilling. Sounds delish!
Williams Sonoma

Grilled Guacamole
First things first. No, you do not grill your already made guac. That would be messy. Instead you grill the ingredients before you put it together. What a great idea. If you have not yet grilled a lemon or lime, you will be amazed at the amount of juice you get.  This recipe ups your guacamole game to another level.
 I am trying it!
How Sweet Eats

Grilled Garlic, Rosemary and Mustard Shrimp
Oh the smell of fresh rosemary cooking is heavenly. This recipe only takes 22 minutes from start to finish!
Heather Christo

Himalayan Salt Plate
My future son-in-law gave me one of these. I do believe in the health benefits of Himalayan salt. It's all we use. Can't wait to use ours this season. Click the link to read about all of the 
suggested uses.
Sur La Table

Tropical Jerk Grilled Chicken with Charred Mango Salsa Verde
Anyone can grill a chicken breast, but as I always say, life is too short to cook boring food. The recipe begins with marinating the chicken, which is always essential in my book. The salsa verde is the fabulous finishing touch. 
Half Baked Harvest

Grilled Veggies
This is a no brainer for grilling. It's easy, tasty, and oh so colorful. 
Love & Lemons

Wildwood Grilling Grill Master Collection
For the grilling guru. This set of flavored wooden planks and smoking chips will up your grill game instantly.
Food52

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is a"go to" for us on the grill. It's just so good and quick to cook. This recipe puts mine to shame. The meat is dressed to the nines with bacon and stuffed with smoky cheese.
Oh wow!
Go Go Go Gourmet

Grilled Pizza with Pepperoni and Mushrooms
My sister does pizzas on the grill, usually as an appetizer to go with cocktails. They are so so good. I want to try this recipe at some time this Summer. Can't you just taste that crispy crust and 
smoky cheese?
Leite's Culinaria

Ooni Karu Wood & Charcoal Fired  Pizza Oven
Crispy crust is guaranteed, as this oven heats up to 932 F in 60 seconds!! Fueled by wood or charcoal, it’s also compatible with gas when used with an attachment (sold separately). No more carry out with this little machine.
Sur La Table

Mexican Chorizo Garlic Shrimp Burger
Oh my gosh, you guys. This burger is served on a sweet potato bun! It has a long list of ingredients but is hardly any work. I would say whatever they call for, is well worth the trouble.
Lady And Pups

Cuisinart Bamboo Tool Set
We need this set. 13 tools that you will use each time you grill. Very reasonably priced.
Amazon




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Say Yes To Smart Shopping

Have you been shopping during the #Coronavirus Crisis? It's been a dilemma for this personal shopper and author of  a shopping blog. People are suffering, dying, losing their jobs and taking pay cuts.  While so many retailers are hurting and closing doors, others are giving back, and giving us savings for this long weekend. In an effort to help you make smart shopping choices, I present A new shopping APP, The Yes. It's pretty genius and can only be downloaded at the APP store at Apple. Enjoy the savings below, and the heart warming stories of some retail brands that are giving back.

ABT Electronics 
You will find savings throughout their website on everything you need to work from home like Computer Monitors, and Apple Computers & iPads. Home essentials like Security Systems, Coffee & Espresso Machines, Barbecue Grills  and so much more.

Alchemy Fine Home
Save 20% sitewide with Code: USA20. You'll find the best acrylic drinkware and dinnerware  for outdoor dining at home. Very luxe and lovely!

Alice + Olivia
Sample Sale with  up to 80% off fabulous styles, and 25% off all Full Priced Merchandise. Important to know,  they have made some fun masks and for every mask sold, they donated a mask to hospitals and communities in need. If you’re looking to purchase your own face mask, consider buying it from 
Alice + Olivia. 

Banana Republic
After the quarantine, how are those waistbands feeling? Pick up something new and affordable  with an Extra 50% Off Sale Styles + 40% Off Regular-Priced Styles. Some Restrictions. 
Ends 5/28
Banana Republic is selling masks for $20. $10 from each mask sold between now and 
July 31, 2020
will be donated to Feeding America. 

Bloomingdale's
Memorial Day Home Sale: Save an extra 25% on select sale and clearance items. Ends 5/25
Save 30–50% on A Large Selection of Regular-Price Items And Take an Extra 50% Off a Large Selection of Clearance Items on

Bloomingdale's makes it easy for us all to join in their support of many worthwhile opportunities to aid in the Covid19 crisis. Click HERE for details

Cole Haan
Up to 70% off Sale, plus 30% off select full-price styles. Plus, for a limited time, enjoy an extra 10% off all women's sandals. Use code SANDALS. 
Valid 5/20-5/26.

DVF
Very few do as much for others, especially women, than Diane Von Furstenberg.  Her InCharge initiative has empowered young woman all over the world. Enjoy 25% off everything with the Memorial Day Event. Use code HELLOSUMMER. 

Good American
Khole Kardashian’s clothing brand, Good American, will be donating a portion of their profits to Baby2Baby, to provide children living in poverty with the necessities they need in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

 Additionally, you can get 20%off full priced items and 40% off markdowns. By the way this is an all size inclusive brand.

Kiehls
15% Off All Sun Products! Valid 5/22-5/27. Use code sun at checkout.  
The skin care brand is continuing its charitable partnership with Feeding America and will be donating 500,000 meals to the organization's nationwide network during this time. Additionally, it will help procure sanitation and cleaning supplies for food bank operators.

Lafayette 148NY
Shop their Memorial Day Sale & and online Warehouse Sale, and save up to 75%. You will find beautifully made fashion and accessories. 

This company with its' soul in NYC has done so much to support the heroes of NYC. They have donated over 10,000 N95 masks and  surgical masks to NYC’s brave medical workers, for a total of 28,000 masks to date. They also immediately began to create over 320,000 thousand surgical gowns at the onset of Covid19.

Mac Cosmetics
These three Viva Glam colors give 100% of their purchase price to to the above cause. Also ~ Spend $50+ and choose a free Lipstick / Mini M∙A∙C  or Lipglass / Mini M∙A∙C. No offer code needed. Choose from select shades at checkout. With Free shipping and the knowledge that MAC cares, it is a pleasure to
 shop here.

Macy's 
Contact-Free Curbside Pickup is now at Macy’s. Shop online, then pick up at your local store. The bargains are really too many to list, but let's just say they are amazing!

Nordstrom
Kudos to Nordstom for their commitment in making over one million masks for healthcare workers. 1000's of styles and products are on sale right now. It's the right time for a good buy on things you need like a new pair of sunnies to protect your eyes. These Tory Burch Aviators are 60% off. You'll find over 80 beauty products on sale from brands like, Tom Ford, Sisley Paris, 
and more.

Philosophy

This brand has been giving back to communities and women since 2014. Your purchases helps to support their Hope & Grace initiative.  Most recently, they gifted front line workers at St. Jude Children's Hospital. How lovely! 

Their Memorial Day Weekend Sale is a good one:  $20 off $50 with code: mdw19. Valid 5/25-5/28

Pier One
Sad news this week about Pier One joining the ranks of other retailers like Neiman Marcus filing for bankruptcy. Good news for us, as every thing on their website in on major sale during the Memorial Weekend and probably beyond. 
Worth a look!

Saks Fifth Avenue
Save up to $300 your Full priced purchase with Code: SUNNYSF. Ends 5/22. Shop the designer sale for saving up to 50%. It ends June 6th.  And save up to 50% off on new Contemporary Clothing.

Saks and its sister company Hudson’s Bay have pledged $1.3 million to fight the coronavirus crisis. Saks Fifth Avenue will donate $600,000 to New York Presbyterian Hospital, Girls Inc., and Bring Change to Mind, while Hudson’s Bay is giving $500,000 (CAD) each to Food Banks Canada and Kids Help Phone.

Skin Store
The Memorial Day Sale: Save up to 75% on brands like Natura Bisse, NuFace, Eve Lom
 and more. 

Zappos
They are having a super sale this weekend. You will find beautiful buys on shoes, handbags, and clothing for the entire family.  Plus......

Run a virtual 5k, give a meal!  Get your run on, and help others in communities around the nation too! Until June 30, 2020, for each 5K walk/run completion image received via email, Zappos will donate the cost of one meal to Feeding America, up to 100,000 meals

 Newest Sales & Coupon Codes 

BCBG: 50% off sitewide! No Code Needed
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Boden: ODEN is offering 30% off your order with Code F9M5
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Dr. Axe: 20% off Sitewide on Vitamins, Essential Oils, Supplements and more. Code: MEMORIALDAY
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Farm Rio:  30% off sitewide with Code: FARM30. Their clothing is fab and oh so colorful! 
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Gap:50% Off Sitewide Coupon Code: WARM
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Intermix: Save up to 65% on super stylish fashion and accessories!
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Jayson Home: All furniture ships for Free.
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Madewell: 30% off Dresses and Sandals. Save an extra 50% on Sale Styles with Code: 
HAPPYTOGETHER
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Mark & Graham:  20% off your purchase and an extra 30% of sale items with Code SUMMER.
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Sachin & Babi: If you have something special that you are looking forward to attending, you will find something to wear here. Especially since it is all 50% off. Use Code: MD50
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Saks Off 5th: The Sitewide Shopping Event: Spend $150+ Get $30 Gift Card, Spend $250+ Get $55 Gift Card, Spend $400+ Get $100 Gift Card. Get Up to a $100 Gift Card. Use code SAVINGSF. 
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Serena & Lily: is offering 20% off sitewide with code: LIVEWELL.
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Stila Cosmetics: Save 30% on all Red, White
and Blue. Code:  USA30. Ends 5/25
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Too Faced Cosmetics: Time to treat yourself!  Save 25% on the entire site. Excludes new & sale items. And it all ships for Free!  Use Code: TREAT25
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Tom's Shoes: 25% off Full Priced Styles
Code: HEYSUMMER
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Vince Camuto: 40% off Full Price Styles
Code: TAKE40 Ends 5/26
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Yummie: 30% off Shapewear & Clothing
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Foodie Friday: Burger Bash Recipes & More

{ Via: Williams Sonoma }

Every year, May 28 marks National Burger Day, a holiday that most people can get into. It coincides with Memorial Day weekend, which I am sure is no accident. If you’re stuck in a burger rut, step away from those frozen Bubba burgers, and get creative. Grab a beer or ice tea and start scrolling. The following recipes will give you serious burger FOMO.

HERE: 17 Simply Scrumptious Burgers

Black Truffle Burgers with Air-Fried 
French Fries
I have had fries with Truffle Aoli but not a Truffle Burger. This recipe calls for Truffle Seasoning, but I am sure that you could use Truffle Oil instead. Sounds like a chunk of heaven to me! And by the way, we cook Air Fried French Fries weekly, and they are fab!
Williams Sonoma

Jalapeño Cheddar Guacamole Turkey Burgers With Crispy Onions
The author of this recipe, Tieghan says it best: "It’s spicy, cheesy, loaded with avocado, and topped with crispy fried onions. I mean, can you say, so much to love?" It all sounds good to me.
Half Baked Harvest

Teriyaki Salmon Burgers
I made a variation of this last evening, except if you can believe, a glass of wine later, I forgot to add the teriyaki! It was delicious none the less. It's worth a try.
Recipe Runner

Parmesan & Wine Hamburger
One part French and the other part Italian. The result is a cheese plate inside of a burger. The wine sauce sounds fab!
Gourmet Project 

Shrimp Burgers with Sweet 'n' Spicy 
Tartar Sauce
Cut into chunky bites with lots of Cajun flair, these burgers are then charred to perfection. The icing on this sandwich is a dollop of sweet and zesty tartar sauce.
My Recipes 

Smoky BBQ Black Bean Burger
{ Gluten Free }
It’s gluten-free, BIG on flavor, infused with smoky BBQ, and perfect on the grill or stovetop. A major plus is it has the healthiest ingredients like sweet potatoes, raw pecans, quinoa, black beans and more.
Minimalist Baker

Stuffed Hamburger Press
A genius idea!  This innovative tool shapes perfect meat patties, then stuffs them with your favorite savory fillings.
Williams Sonoma

Smoked Gouda and Bacon Burgers with Barbecue Sauce
It's like an old school Patty Melt but elevated to the max. And those onions? They have been spiked with hot sauce. I would personally use Sriracha instead, for a smoky sweet flavor.
Food & Wine

Salsa Chicken Burgers with Cilantro-Avocado Sauce
Doesn't this look fresh and inviting? Anything with a spritz of citrus always tastes light and bright. According to the author of this recipe,  "The key with cooking an awesomely tender chicken burger is to leave it the eff alone while it’s cooking. You should touch that burger exactly three times—once to put it on the grill (or skillet), once to flip it, and once to take it off. That’s it." Okay!
Wholefully

Stilton-Stuffed Burgers with Caramelized Red Onions and Balsamic Vinegar
Oh my! this has my name on it. Caramelized onions and Balsamic make everything better!
Sur La Table

Love those Burger Baskets? They are on sale. Click HERE

Asian Pork Burger
F&W's Melissa Rubel adds scallions, fresh ginger, garlic and sesame oil to ground pork for a juicy Asian-flavored burger. This is one burger that I haven't tried, but I bet it is good and lighter than ground beef. 
Food & Wine

Bruschetta Burger
Served on crusty garlic Italian bread. That fact alone, just might make me actually eat bread. The best part of this burger is that it is stuffed with mozzarella cheese! Oh yum.
Food Fanatic

Greek Roasted Cauliflower Burgers With Pan Fried Feta And Tomato Olive Salsa
This recipe gets the award for most unique, and is is piled high with flavor! Great for those watching carbs.
Half Baked Harvest

The Rib Tickler
Well, doesn't this picture just tickle you to death? It's a double cheeseburger topped with slow-cooked spicy ribs with homemade burger sauce. Decadent!
The Londoner

Cheese Board Burger
Featuring Wisconsin Brie, Fig Preserves, Spinach, Pickled Red Onions, and so much more. This burger is your appetizer and main all between two sturdy buns.
Foxes Loves Lemons

Seared Ahi Tuna Burgers With 
Crispy Wontons
This is a must make for me. Looks like the perfect bite with the wontons.
Foodnessgracious

Cheeseburgers With Sauteed Mushrooms, Arugula And Dijon Aioli
These just sound great. That aioli is easy to make and such an unexpected ingredient.
How Sweet Eats

Surf And Turf Sliders
When you can't decide what to eat, this is your dish. Let's start with the chipotle Mayo Sauce, and then think about grilled asparagus. Next up fried shrimp, and the main attraction, the sirloin sliders! Just yum!
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