Foodie Friday: 17 Spring Brunch Recipes

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Don't you just love this time of year? It is full of hope for so many reasons. Two of them are Passover and Easter, and both are quickly approaching. This recipe roundup features fun and festive recipes to celebrate with friends and family.

Edible Flowers
Who needs a bouquet when you can have colorful cocktails or water like this?  Your guests will ooh and ahh over these pretty petals. Just make ice cubes with these blossoms within the liquid.  Also beautiful in salads.
Candy, Flowers, and Gifts

Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
The scones of Spring! The are said to be very buttery, super moist, flaky and crumbly at the same time.
Half Baked Harvest

Quinoa Cranberry Mandarin Salad 

Perfect for Passover, but anyone would love this colorful salad. And it's Gluten Free!

Jewish Food Hero

Rose Water Macaroons with Frozen Pistachio Custard

A perfect Passover dessert. What a creative dish! The macaroons are scented with rose water. The pistachios add the Spring-like color.

Williams Sonoma

Easter Brunch Board With Calabrian Chili Bloody Marys

Boards are a thing these days, and guests really love them. They can help themselves, only have to eat what they want, and most love much of what is on the board. This one features, breakfast bites, snacks, and of course cocktails. It's really fun.

How Sweet Eats

Easter Cake
Now how perfect looking is this cake? Even if yours turned out half as pretty, it would be worth the effort. It's a showstopper.
The Seaside Baker

Roasted-Spring-Onion and Goat-Cheese Eggs
Surprise! These aren't really eggs.  They are actually egg shaped goat cheese balls. A real elegant touch to a buffet table this Spring.
Martha Stewart

Asparagus Ricotta Tart
This beauty of a dish is said to be easy. It's made with a puff pastry crust and has a creamy lemon-scented filling.
Le Petit Eats

Coconut Almond Matzo Crack
If you aren't Jewish, you may have never had Chocolate Matzo Crackers. Let me tell you, you are missing out. With the added coconut and almonds, I bet this treat
 is like crack!
Eat First Worry Later

Grilled Pineapple Caprese Eggs Benedict with Coconut-Almond Hollandaise
Could an egg look or sound any more appealing? The recipe features grilled bread and pineapple. YUM!
Half Baked Harvest

Easter Donuts
With all of Spring's pastels, these tasty treats can be DIY or not. It can be as easy as purchasing good glazed donuts  or making your own. The fluffiness is cotton candy and you can buy that at Amazon.
 Have the kids help.
Fashionable Hostess

Waffle Iron Latkes 5 Ways

This recipe modernizes the traditional latke by cooking them in a waffle iron. Make them and then have your guests top their own. Think crème fraîche and apple butter or Greek yogurt and pomegranate.
Brit + Co.

Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Mimosas
With just four ingredients, this Mimosa recipe is one chic cocktail for Spring.
3 Yummy Tummies

Easter Cream Puffs

Oh how pretty! The author of the recipes says they are easy. I might want to try it.
Bakers Royale

Easter Peach Glazed Ham
What's an Easter without a ham on the buffet?The peach glaze spoke to me because I have never done it. This recipe features golden raisins, unsweetened peaches and more. The ham itself, is boneless, making it easy to 
carve and serve.
Epicurious

Spinach, Bacon, Cheese Quiche With Sweet Potato Crust
How unique? Selected for this post because of the crust. The sweet potatoes are not as calorie laden as a traditional crust. Best yet, they add a touch of sweetness to the 
savory crust.
Recipe Runner

Glass Cake Stands
Stunning stands  for every special occasion.
Food52


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Spring Hostess Gifts

Wedding Wednesday: Unique & Historic Venues For Your Big Day

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One of the first things a couple does after getting engaged, is selecting their wedding venue. In fact, you cannot set a date until you do. Ballrooms are grand, beaches are romantic, and church halls are usually not so chic. Most importantly they all come with limitations and stringent rules. Today's post features a different point of view to wedding planning, 828 Venues. The concept is like a breath of fresh air with unlimited possibilities. 

~ The Details ~

The concept is simple. You rent the venue of your choice for 24 hours, from 10:00 Am one day to 10:00 AM the next day. This time frame gives you plenty of time to create your wedding,  party all night if you wish, and begin your new life together the next day.  Each venue can host 100+ guests and up to 1,000,  One of my favorite features is that you can also DIY or not. Bring your own vendors or allow 828 Venues to fully coordinate your event, affording you complete creative freedom.

~ The Locations ~

Currently their properties are  in eight cities nationwide, with many more coming soon. Each venue is unique, has a fascinating history, and features character and charm. Scroll down to see if there is a venue near you.

~ Industry ~

Indianapolis, Indiana

Industry is located just two blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, and three minutes from the center of Indianapolis. It's a very cool part of  Indy with so much going on!  Find more information HERE.

~ Brick ~

San Diego, California
Brick is located in San Diego's Liberty Station neighborhood. It's the flagship location for 828 Venues. The space is large, open and bright with over 100 windows.  An abundance of natural light creates a welcoming ambiance.  For even more information and history click HERE.

~ Skylight ~
Denver, Colorado
Skylight was built in 1900 and it has housed artist and photography galleries, due to the fabulous skylights. It's home in the Santa Fe Arts District is in the middle of lots of excitement. This open concept space can seat up to 200 of your favorite people. Click HERE for more inspiration.

~ The 101 ~
Seattle, Washington
The 101 is located in Pioneer Square. It is a dual concept building, being both an art gallery and an event venue. If you love art and very cool neighborhoods, this could just be your spot. For more information and contact details, please click HERE

~ Bash ~
Carmel, Indiana
Bash has just been named as one of 2019's hottest new venue openings by the venue report.  With that big news, if interested, dates are sure to fill up fast. The space itself, is rustic chic, and just waiting for your personal creativity. Or feel free to take advantage of the Bash coordinators. Click HERE for 
more information.

~ Union ~
Kansas City
Union was built 1929 and formerly a film processing center for filmmakers. Today it an urban industrial space with three stories of unlimited potential. Union is in an ideal location with close proximity to parking, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment. Click HERE for more information and a tour. Let them know that Deborah at Shop This  sent you.

~ Chapel ~
San Diego, California
Chapel is located in the San Diego neighborhood called "Liberty Station."  Once a former Naval Training Center, the  chapel served as a place of worship for Naval training recruits. It's a beautiful space with lots of good energy and history. Chapel is now booking and you can contact them HERE. 

~ 14 TENN ~

Nashville, Tennessee 

14 Tenn can be found in the Nashville neighborhood called The Nations. It's in this part of the city that Native American Tribes once met to communicate with each other. With a rich history, today it is an epic space that is both stunning yet simple. It's white and bright, and a charming space that is just waiting to be the center of your special day. For more information, click HERE.  

   

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Wedding Wednesday: Clearly Chic Details

Let's Play Dress Up!

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Springs brings warm weather and reasons for celebrations and "dress up" days. Special occasions like Easter brunch, Passover parties, Mother's Day and more are just around the corner.  Time to get the kiddos ready. This edit features fun finds for little guys and sweet styles for your mini me.  Scroll down and 
hop to it!

Junona Tulle & Satin Separates
Exclusive to Childrensalon, this set manages to be chic and childlike at the same time. Each piece is sold separately, and can be worn together or as stand alone styles. Available in sizes 3Y - 13Y.  
Childrensalon

Seriously Sharp Suits
From Bocce to Brunch, you will find a sleek style for cool guys of every age. It's all so fun.
Appaman

Sophia Webster Evangeline

Mini me shoes for your little mini me. These are 

just too special!

Childrensalon and Neiman Marcus

David Charles
Floral Satin & Chiffon Dress
One of my very favorites of the edit. For sizes 4T - 8Y
Neiman Marcus 

Aigner Kids
Boys Navy Blue Crest Blazer
For cool little guys. It's dapper and comfy made with soft and stretchy cotton. The striped cuffs are the coolest.
Childrensalon

Papu Pink Fairy Dress

For petite sophisticates. Reasonably priced. 

Alex and Alexa 

Romano Suits

Sleek and stylish, you'll find suits that are both affordable and good looking.

Childrensalon

Mayoral Ruffle Dress

In the color of the season. Your little one will be petal pretty in this look from the Spanish label.

Alex and Alexa

Geometric Print Cotton Blazer & Shorts

How cute is this? It may be my favorite boys look ever. The price tag reflects the specialness of these two pieces.

Burberry

Frill Sleeve Smocked Dress

The hunt is over for the perfect easy care and wear Easter dress. The smocking casts a stylish spell to this old school look that will never go out of style. Embroidered bunnies and blossoms spring up the look!
Mini Boden

Shark Seersucker Suit Separates
There will be no problem getting him to dress up this year. What little guy wouldn't love this Sharknado-ish style.
Chasing Fireflies

Melange Easter Dress, Sweater 
& Pillow
The sweetest Easter style for your baby bunny. Heirloom quality knit. Click for a closeup of these special pieces.
Maisonnette

Grandad Collar Shirt & Shorts
My Grandad certainly didn't wear anything as sharp as this. Not every special occasion calls for a suit and tie. This look is good for so many events though. He'll wear it to outdoor brunch at the Club, backyard lunch at Grandma's or any sidewalk cafe.
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Saturdays At Shop This: Cheers To The Weekend!

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The weekend. I'll drink to this one. It's just a fact of life that not every day is a great day, but there is always something good in every day.  I must admit that I didn't love this week, and my positivity was challenged. So the weekend brings a chance to turn the page, put on some lipstick and get over it. Here's a weekend wrap up of only good things! 

Speaking of lipstick ~ I may have mentioned before that my new favorite lipstick is Charlotte Tilbury's Hot Lips lipstick in "Kim K.W." It's really a gorgeous Pinky Nude that gives your lips a full bodied look with light diffusing pigments. Now I just learned through my friend, Sara, that Charlotte's Matte Revolution Lipstick is equally fabulous, with a long lasting 

buildable formula. 

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Exciting news at Barney's New York; For the first time ever, shop the Chanel Spring-Summer 2019 Ephemeral Boutique at the Madison Avenue Flagship. See what's in store HERE. 

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Tie Dye Trend: Polo icons reimagined with a rainbow tie dye twist. Shop the bright side at Ralph Lauren. 

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Mask Frenzy: Treat yourself or your skincare obsessed friend with Peter Thomas Roth's Mask Collection. It is one of my favorite birthday gifts from my sweet niece. Shop it at Sephora, or buy it on 5 easy payments at QVC, where you can also watch an informative video. 

It's fabulous!

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The Mane Event: Have you noticed that hair accessories like barrettes, headbands, decorative pins, and even scrunchies are bigger than ever? It's all about trimming your tresses this Spring. Bauble Bar has a featured edit that is fun, feminine, and affordable!
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Dine and host in style this Spring with 25% off select dining and entertaining essentials at 
One Kings Lane.
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Speaking of hosting, in case you missed the Spring Hostess Gift Posts, see it here. Lost of inspiration for your
 Spring Soirees. 
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For the finest of cotton and cashmere, look to Pure Collection. Save 25% on their Spring things and take an additional $15 off your order. The Pashmina Shawl is so gorgeous and available in nine stunning shades.
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The Saks Fifth Avenue Friends & Family Sale ends on Sunday. Save 25% select styles, and 20% on Jewelry. This Cinq à Sept Blazer is fab and on sale. You'll save an extra 25% on that, too.

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Beauty Sleep: Save up to 30% on Serena & Lily's exclusive line of bedding. It's all wonderful....every piece.

Make it a beautiful weekend, friends. And remember to look for the good!

XOXOX
Deb
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