Spruce Up Your Home In The Color Of The Year: Greenery

( Via: Domino )

Let's talk green. It's the color of the year, if you haven't heard yet. "Greenery" is the exact name. It's fresh and zesty, with a little yellow mixed in for brightness.  Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute said: "This is the color of hopefulness, and of our connection to nature..." It's not easy being green, but we will see it in our homes and in the Spring clothing we buy. Actually all shades of green will be making their way into our lives. Today's roundup features my take on how we can go green at home. 

HERE: Ten Tempting Green Things

Watercolor Tropical Palm Leaves Removable Wallpaper
For those of you who might be afraid to commit. This paper can be applied to the wall without glue.
Wallflora Shop at Etsy

Kids Stepstool
Painted legs give a classic teak finish a modern pop. Available in three colors.
Serena and Lily 

Rugby Stripe Duvet Set

Sweet dreams are made of Kate Spade New York's bedding.

Lord and Taylor

Seletti Mug Set

Pretty in porcelain. This set is a modern classic, and a beautiful gift for the coffee or tea drinker. Just add a cookie.
Burke Decor

Fatboy Beanbag and Ottoman

Give the kids a seat of their own.
Nordstrom  

Emily Green Teak Media Console
Bowery and Grand's chic console is a functional piece with a stylish pop of green.
Domino

Preserved Boxwood Placemat
Here's how to bring the outside in. A bright spot for your favorite dinnerware.
Shop Terrain  

Bilboa Chandelier

A bright spot in any space.

The Well Appointed House

Massoud Hostess Chair
Isn't green just gorgeous with grey?
Neiman Marcus

Dinnerware
A great pattern and color combination with vibrant greens, gold and black for a contrasting pop! Shown, Joseph Williams Black Agate napkin ring + Arcades Dinnerware in green 
Alchemy Fine Home 

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Monday Sale Shopping

 I respect Mr. Martin Luther King for his peaceful and positive effect on the world.  We should also thank him for the day off and the sales that celebrate his birthday. Going to the mall is so exhausting. Stay home and shop these limited time deals today. 



HERE: 22 Sales You Don't Want To Miss

Nine West

Save from $20 - $40 on orders $75 and up. Lost of new Spring styles are in stock. 

Saks Fifth Avenue
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Home Sale
Up To 30% OFF Select Styles. Ends 1/16; Online 

Gilt
Take an Extra 20% already reduced items sitewide. Code: TAKE20 Ends 1/16 

Ralph Lauren
Winter Sale. Enjoy up to 65% Off + take an extra 40% off sale styles Code: SNOW Ends: 1/17

Forzieri

An amazing assortment of designer goods for men and women! Get an EXTRA 20% Off Sale Items Code: SALE20 

Barneys New York
Save up to 75% off  on stylish Men's, Women's, Kids, and Home styles. Plus take an Extra 20% off Designer Sale Styles. 

Neiman Marcus 
Today on line only: Take an extra 20% off Sale Styles. No Code needed. 

ABC Home & Carpet

Save up to 60% off one of my very favorite NYC stores. Save 20% on Tabletop, up to 30% on bedding and furniture, and up to 60% off rugs. Take yourself to design wonderland with one click! 

Saks Fifth Avenue
This is it. The Final Sale. save up to 75% off the season's best styles. and 70% off shoes and bags. Plus there is always Free Shipping and now a complimentary candle with $200 orders. Code: Candle2 

Fragrancenet
Save 35% Sitewide. Save on Designer Fragrance, Skincare & Makeup

Serena and Lily

Create the bed of your dreams with 20% off all Bedding, Beds, and Cribs. Code: TIMETODREAM Ends 1/22

Boden USA

Save up to 70% on cute styles for kids, women, and men. It's all just so adorable and affordable. 

Bogner

If you are hitting the slopes, or just doing some apres ski? Bogner has sale styles at 40% off.  Get geared up today. 

Dermstore
Save 20% off Sitewide and get Free Shipping on luxe beauty brands like, Stila, Sigma Beauty (brushes above), Fekkai, Alterna Haircare, Juice Beauty,  Erno Laszlo and so much more. Code: NEWYOU

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Take an Extra 20% Off Sale Items at Athleta Code: EXTRA20 Ends 1/16

Bloomingdales Home Sale: Save 20% - 75% Nice Savings on Luggage, Cuisinart, Ralph Lauren Bedding & more/ Ends tonight

Take an Extra 30% Off Sale at Items at DVF. Code: LONGWEEKEND.

Take 25% off at Need Supply Co., including the latest deliveries and all your favorites. Code 25MORE Ends 1/19

Saks Off 5th: Take an extra 25% off clearance. Code: WOW25. Ends 1/17

Vera Bradley: Take an Extra 40% off Clearance. Today Only

Yummie Tummy: Take 50% Off Activewear Code: GETMOVING

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Saturdays At Shop This

Last Dance. I am going to miss these two.  This week we will close a chapter in history, and begin to write a new one. Here's hoping that the next chapter has a happy ending.  This Saturday I dedicate the blog to all things Michelle, a woman I greatly admire.

Loved this Vogue article about The First Lady, "A Farewell to Michelle Obama’s Flawless Arms." You will love the pics.

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On her first Inauguration, Michelle wore a Thom Browne coat and dress. It was and remains my favorite outfit of hers in 8 years. Barneys has his designs, if you want to take a peek.

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And for the first Inauguration Ball, Her lovely flowing white outfit was created by Jason Wu. You can see his current collection and some sale at Saks.
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One of her greatest accomplishments was the "Let's Move" campaign to combat obesity in children.  And who can forget her dancing to Uptown Funk on the Ellen show? Let's remember, Michelle was trying to get kids to move! And she did.

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As part of her healthy living initiative for children, The First Lady planted a very special garden, to help get children interested in eating healthy, and appreciating fresh veggies. In 2012, she published the book, "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America." You can find it at Amazon.
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The First Lady is a home town girl of Chicago, just like me. In the early days of her husband's presidency, her wardrobe was discreetly handled by Ikram Goldman of Chicago's finest boutique, Ikram. The boutique carried designers like Isabel Toledo and other designers Michelle loved. I highly recommend this stylish store for the best of Chicago fashion.

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Did you catch Flotus on her last Jimmy Fallon appearance as first lady? The woman is good! She's fun, smart, and stylish. Her Givenchy outfit was one of my personal favorites, which you can see HERE.  You can find yourself some Givenchy zippers at Neiman Marcus.
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Sasha and Malia have been lucky girls in the fashion department, too. They stepped out in style on the first inauguration day in J. Crew. Malia wore a Cinq a Sept dress last week at her Father's goodbye address. You can find it at Neiman's. And both girls really stepped up their style in 2016 wearing Naeem Khan at their first State Dinner. You can shop one of these pricey but gorgeous designs at Bergdorf Goodman.
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If you are like me, and can't get enough information about Michelle, you may want to read the just published book about her. "The Meaning of Michelle." 16 Writers on the iconic First Lady and how her journey inspires our own. 
Amazon

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Keep your spirits and standards high this weekend, friends!

XOXO

Deb

Shop This

P.S. Apologies for the unusual look of the font in this post. I have spent the morning trying to get rid of this little cyber bug.

Foodie Friday: Get Cozy With Comfort Food.

( Via: Megan Hess )

There are very few pleasures better in this world than a warm comforting homemade meal. I try to make one every day for my hard working guy. The Winter months seem to be harder on us than other seasons. So I have rounded up some of my favorite recipes that are guaranteed to make your soul happy! 

HERE: 17 Satisfying Recipes

Roasted Chicken with Herb Jus

For many, namely Mr. Shop This, a roasted chicken is the ultimate in comfort foods. This recipe is extremely fragrant and juicy.

Food and Wine 

Baked Spaghetti and Meatballs

This just looks like the cheesiest casserole ever. Pasta always comforts!

Dam Delicious 

Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding

Anything with bread, right? I haven't had bread pudding in years, but I remember how much I loved it. This one must be a winner. It is made with Challah bread, chocolate liquor, and heavy cream. Oh yeah!

Vodka and Biscuits

The Montanara Pizza (Classic Fried Italian Pizza

There's pizza, and then there is this pizza. We love to make our own pizza at our house. It really is just so much better. And by the way, Whole Foods sells the perfect raw pizza dough. It is easy to work with and tastes just right. This recipe uses two cheeses, Romano and smoked mozzarella. I'm drooling.

Half Baked Harvest 

Brisket Grilled Cheese

This recipe is for Mr. Shop This and any of you who love a good grilled cheese. I believe this recipe will comfort you all.

Spicy Southern Kitchen 

Dark Hot Chocolate With Mascarpone Whipped Cream

I treated myself to a homemade hot cocoa  before Christmas. It was the most comforting moments of the year. I made it with heavy cream and homemade fudge melted for the cocoa. The one thing it may have been missing was Mascarpone. To die for.

Taste Of Yummy

Macaroni and Cheese

The ultimate in comfort for many of us, including myself. This recipe is for purists, nothing too fancy about it, yet it is perfect. Creamy on the inside with three cheeses (a must) , and a nice crunch on the outside. Yum!

Gourmet Traveller 

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls With Marscapone Frosting

How many of you remember waking up to the sweet smell of cinnamon rolls (from the can) baking in the oven? It is one of my favorite memories as a child. I promise you that these are better.

How Sweet Eats 

Buffalo Chicken Corn Chowder with Blue Cheese Gougères

I have heard of Buffalo Chicken Wings ( have never tried them ), but never heard of Buffalo Chowder. Thank goodness, this recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts, not wings! Don't you just want to take that little puff of bread and swish it through the soup?

Half Baked Harvest

Lofthouse Style Soft Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies 

I judge a restaurant by whether they offer cookies for dessert or not. Trust me, this girl always has room for a little cookie. Somehow it feels less decadent than a slice of cake, which I would never order. These are ooey gooey and have peanut butter frosting!

Averie Cooks

Beef Bourguignonne Pot Pie

Now this would make a super Sunday supper. It isn't a quick fix, but that crust looks as if it is worth it.

Bon Appétit 

Fragrant Chicken Noodle Soup

For me, good food has to do three things - smell good, look good, and taste good. All three requisites are covered in one big bowl. This recipe has a little Asian twist to it.  Go ahead. It will be good for your soul.

Gourmet Traveller

Mile High Apple Pie

I know someone that would do a happy dance if he had this pie. I would add some homemade caramel sauce to top it all off.  The key to success in this recipe? Use a spring form pan.

A Happy Food Dance

Crockpot Cider Braised Short Ribs with Sage Butter Mashed Potatoes
This recipe had me at Sage Butter Mashed Potatoes! I adore sage in mashed potatoes. If you can believe, I have never had a short rib. This recipe just may give me a reason to try. Does this not look like comfort in a bowl?
Half Baked Harvest 

Six-Layer Chocolate Cake With Toasted Marshmallow Filling And Malted Chocolate Frosting
Chocolate cake is just about my favorite thing in the world. I usually only have it on my birthday, but I could eat it every day. What captivated me about this recipe, was the six layers. I mean who really likes a sheet cake? If you are all about the frosting, this cake is for you.
Brown Eyed Baker

High Rise Biscuits With Sausage Gravy
I would say 95% of my big country family, and maybe yours too, would love to dig in into a bowl of biscuits. They are not my thing, but even I say that these look perfect!
Williams Sonoma  

Game Day Chili
And this is my personal comfort food. I made it for New Years. This recipe is delicious and different, as ground Italian Sausage is used!
How Sweet Eats 

Salted Caramel Rice Pudding
As a child, we had rice pudding often. I loved to eat it warm the best. This recipe is easy and rather decadent. Why not upgrade a classic?
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