Vintage Appeal: Fab Finds From Paris & Beyond

As I watched the horrific news and images from Paris last weekend, I found myself remembering everything I love about the city of lights. My thoughts drifted to my own personal possessions from France. Many of them are vintage now, which makes me cherish them even more. Proof that one can find inspiration in everything, even pain, I present a edit of vintage finds from Paris and beyond.

HERE: 17 Oldies But Goodies

Vintage Chanel Logo Belt
Funny how the initials CC or the word Chanel just doesn't bother me, yet I wouldn't wear any other initials but my own. Circa 1980's.
Nasty Gal

Hermes Wide Enamel Vintage Bracelet
And this is what you wear on Thanksgiving Day! So fabulous and collectible.
One King's Lane

Tateossian
Vintage Watch Cuff Links
Add classic polish to any look with this fab find.  The fronts are fully functioning quartz watches with white dials, Roman numerals, logo detailing, and two-hand movement.
Neiman Marcus

Vintage Plaza Athénée Ashtray
Oh the memories I have of this iconic hotel! Hotel Plaza Athénée ashtray from Paris, France. Marked on underside with "Royal Limoges" and the hotel's information.
One Kings Lane

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cocktail Server
Simply stunning! A chic cart from the late 1960's that is in near mint condition. This is an unique find. I love all of the moving pieces.  Mad Man style!
Electric Marigold At Etsy

Vintage Seltzer Glass Bottles
Beautiful bottles from Argentina dated and stamped from 1914 - 1935. What a colorful addition to any bar or kitchen!
Food52

Vintage Chanel Leather Belt Bag
Is this not the cutest? I happen to have a black Chanel belt bag from the 80's. Perfect for wearing throughout the Holiday season.
Nasty Gal

WGCA Vintage Chanel Earrings
Bold authentic vintage Chanel earrings with signature logo detailing and a sleek, polished finish. Clip-on. Why don't I own these?
Shopbop

Vintage Peel Wall Art
Handmade in Hungary, these antique peels were once used to transport pizza into a wood burning stove. Hang them on the wall, over the fireplace or in the kitchen. No two are alike.
Anthropologie

Marilyn by Norman Mailer
A first edition book published in 1973. Photographs by 24 photographers including Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, Elliott Erwitt, Philippe Halsman, Arnold Newman, and Bert Stern. A great gift for the book collector or Marilyn fan.
One King's Lane

Vintage Rolling Stone Magazine
Original edition featuring Mick Jagger from February 14, 1985. This is a coveted cover for any Stone's fan, like Mr. Shop This.
Free People

Vintage Oyster Fork Set Of 6
This is a fun find for the foodie in your life. Collected on the Eastern Seaboard, each set of six oyster forks boasts its own distinct design to create a truly one-of-a-kind collection of utensils.
Food52

Mesh Necklace With Vintage Brooch
From one of my favorite jewelry designers, Lulu Frost, this is a transformative piece. Wear it with the brooch, without or add your own. Vintage deco detachable brooch c. 1920 on antique silver-plated brass mesh. Each brooch is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece, therefore style will vary.
Lulu Frost

Vintage Christofle Silver Plate Ice Bucket from The Hotel Ritz in Lisbon
I love hotel silver, and it is one of my favorite gifts to give. Just think of the celebrations this beautiful bucket has seen.
Curiosity Vintage At Etsy

Hermes Pink Suitcase Scarf
Perfect for the world traveller! I have not seen this scarf before, and I believe it to be a rare print.
One King's Lane

Vintage Chanel Bucket Bag

The Bucket bag is back this year, so what's old is new again. This circa 1990's bag is said to be in a great vintage condition.

Bluefly

Vintage Chanel Cardigan
The Aimee Cardi is oh so French girl chic! Circa 90's.
Nasty Gal

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Party Prepared: Host & Hostess Gifts

I'm trying to resist bringing you a Holiday Gift Guide before Thanksgiving. Shop This is brimming with ideas, but after discussions with friends and shoppers, each of them want to eat turkey before they start shopping. However, those Holiday parties are being planned as I type. We have several gracious invites for Thanksgiving and beyond already. So it's time to stock the gift closet and be prepared to thank your host or hostess with style.

HERE:  14 Fab Finds That Will Get You Invited Back

I-Coffee Porcelain Mug Set
Pick a color, any color or pair together. These cups sets are just the best modern mix.
Burke Decor

Ralph Lauren Coffee
There is a brand new brew in town. Here it is, your Navy Blazer of Coffee. The perfect preppy present for the coffee connoisseur. I bet no one else brings this!
Ralph Lauren

Fridge Carafe
Milk bottle inspired, this chic carafe surely is not something they already have. It fits neatly in the fridge door, and keeps cold beverages cold from fridge to desk to couch to bedside. Now on sale for 30% off. Love it in holiday red!
Shop Horn

Bittermilk Old Fashioned Drink Mix Collection
Chic cocktail parties begin with these. Raise their spirits with Bittermilk's small batch mixers. Think Charred Grapefruit, Smoked Honey Whiskey Sours,  Licorice and Spicy Old Fashions and more. Buy the bottles as a set or individually.
Dean and DeLuca

The Governor Limited Edition Extra Virgin Olive Oil
"Made in Corfu, Greece, and bottled under the provisions set forth by PGI. The packaging is done entirely by hand." Now that's quite a story. Any cook would just love this beautiful bottle.
AHAlife

Mercury Tealight Holder Set
Light up their life with a little vintage appeal. Handsome hues of orchid, blue and ivory are kissed with gold and copper. I would love these! 
Calypso St. Barth

Clustered Bell Cocktail Shaker
What a standout selection for a host or hostess. Talk about cocktail chic!
Anthropologie

Talking Tables

Dinner Distractions Party Trivia Box
Up your host's dinner game with this good looking party in a box. Includes 3 packs of 40 trivia cards. Fun!
Nordstrom

Backgammon Game Set
What to bring to game night? A shiny lacquer Backgammon Set! It's a winning selection.
 Charming Charlie's

Lunares Wishbone Ornament
Make a wish come true. This is what you bring for Thanksgiving Dinner!
Zhush

Gold Leather Coasters
Cocktails anyone? No matter where they live, uptown, downtown, or on the gold coast, luxe leather accessories are always in good taste. 
Food52

Archipelago 
Cognac Boxed Room Diffuser
Instead of a bottle, bring this. With notes of aged bourbon, amber and deep woods, this scented works well for bachelor pads and family homes. Get it now while it is half price at
Neiman Marcus Last Call

L'Objet
Snake Gold-Plated Magnifying Glass
Clearly chic. Who couldn't use a little bit of magnification (7X that is)? A lovely gift that they will never put away. 
Neiman Marcus

Personalized Slate Cheese Board
A personalized gift is always an appreciated one.  If you already know you are going to their party, order this less than $40 gift now.
Swoozies

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Thanksgiving Dinner Part Two: No Ordinary Bird ~ Turkey Recipes & Cooks Tools

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This is the 2nd post in a 3 week Thanksgiving series.  Last Friday, sensational sides were featured. After years of making the same turkey and cream gravy recipes, aren't you ready to be a little adventurous? Being a creative cook, recipes really bore me. What I do instead, and welcome you to do the same, is to find 3 or 4 recipes that sound good. Then I fuse what I think are the "best of" all the ingredients into my own turkey.  So here's a roundup of unique recipes and terrific tools that are anything but ordinary!

Pomegranate and Molasses Glazed Turkey

A picture perfect platter of turkey! Pomegranate makes everything better during the holidays!

Food Network

BBQ Turkey With Blackberry Jalapeno Sauce

Heather has taken a turkey breast, barbecued it, and added the most delicious sauce. The addition of the smokey turkey, spicy pepper and sweet blackberries just sounds over the top to me!
Heather Christo

American Maple Carving Board with Handles
A beautiful board "designed and crafted in Boston by Boston HandyWorks, a program which assists men and women who have been homeless and are working to rebuild their lives."
Food52

Beer Can Turkey

Why stop at Beer Can Chicken? It is good to know that roasting or Grilling a turkey vertically helps keep the breast moist. This recipes produces the best looking mahogany colored turkey!

Serious Eats

Fishs Eddy Gilded Serving Platter
Inspired by place settings of old hotels, West Elm collaborated with NYC'S iconic home store, Fishs Eddy, to create this stylish serving platter. I think it will mix with many dinnerware patterns. It's on sale at
West Elm

Bacon Wrapped Turkey
Several years ago I tried a bacon wrapped turkey, and though it tasted good, it certainly didn't look like this! In fact, the turkey skin itself didn't brown very well. Here's a great video that shows you how to do it.
Huffington Post

Langholm Carving Set
If carving at the table, you need this set! It is presented in a wonderful wooden box. Lovely!
Anthropologie

Mario Batali’s Stuffed Turkey 
Have your butcher help you with the de-boning and butterflying.  I have stuffed many a turkey breast with great success. They make a very good looking dish. This one is stuffed with so many good things!
Parade's Community Table

Pumpkin Glazed Turkey Legs
I would have to be pretty darn hungry to eat the dark meat of turkey or any fowl. That being said, this recipe does tempt!
Bakeaholic Mama

Bouchon Bistro Roast Turkey
Now this is different! The turkey has been cut into pieces to maximize flavor and texture.  The presentation is just genius!
Saveur

Dual Sensing Probe Thermometer
This terrific thermometer is so cool, it's hot! It measures both the temperature of the oven and the temperature of the food being cooked. Genius!
Food52

Soy Sauce and Honey Glazed Turkey
This turkey is marinated and basted with soy, sesame, honey and ginger, giving it superb flavor and a beautiful mahogany color.
Food and Wine

Cider Glazed Turkey
A buttery cider glaze sounds more interesting than your typical flour gravy. A glaze also always gives your bird the best coloring. Yum!
Epicurious

Roast Turkey With Madeira Truffle Butter
This recipe had me at Truffle! With that one single ingredient, let alone the wine, this recipe instantly elevates a turkey. I know that rubbing the butter under the skin works, as this is how I do my own bird.
Saveur

 Black Truffle Paste
If you are making the above Turkey recipe from Saveur, and can't get your hands on a black truffle, this paste will do. Use in your antipasto, sauces, pasta, risotto, vegetables, and to finish meats. Have you ever had truffle mashed potatoes? To die for!
Dean & Deluca

Roast Citrus Turkey
Orange, lemons, fresh sage and brown sugar. How could this not be delicious?
Williams-Sonoma

Flavor Injector
Play doctor with your turkey. I have always wanted one of these. Save 20% with Code: FRIENDS Only at...
Williams-Sonoma

Bourbon Glazed Turkey

A Southern spin on the traditional recipe. It's rubbed with  chili, garlic, onion, and mustard butter, then basted continually with a bourbon, apple cider, and brown sugar. I think this recipe must be tried. Family?

Pop Sugar

Green Chile Butternut Squash and Turkey Enchiladas with Crispy Sage
And this is what you do with the leftover turkey!
Half Baked Harvest

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