Foodie Friday: A Taste Of Fall

Have you caught the Fall Fever yet? In Chicago we have gone from 88 degrees to 50 degrees in 48 hours. But as I have said before the "Shop This" household is all about Fall. We love it....the weather....the clothing, and the tastes of Fall. I look forward to making my first pot of chili this weekend, and maybe a cake or pie. If you, too, want to get back in the kitchen, this post is for you.  Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of the page for more
 inspiration from last year!

HERE: 12 Recipes That Scream Fall

Smoky Cider Mezcal Margarita
I had a Mezcal Margarita last Christmas Eve. It was beyond good. This recipe is a little smoky, a little citrusy and slightly heavy on the orange. The main ingredient is lots of cinnamon-y cider. 
How Sweet Eats

Apple, Bacon and Rosemary Pizza
Have you ever seen a prettier pizza? This recipe combines Sierra Beauty apples (although you can use any you like) with shredded mozzarella and gruyere (my favorite )and gets even more flavor from pieces of smoky bacon and bits of rosemary.  OMG!
Honestly Yum

Apple Coder Donut Pancakes
Doesn't apple cider and donuts just remind you of your childhood? This recipe is all of that and more. Looks perfect as a breakfast for
 dinner dish.
Broma Bakery

Pumpkin Pasta With Parmesan Garlic Cream Sauce
Comfort food. We all need it every once in a while. This dish will do it for you. With an infusion of thyme, the sauce is said to be 
super savory.
Family Style Food

Wild Mushroom Toast With Truffle Butter
Here's your next cocktail party appetizer. No one will be bale to resist the earthy aroma of wild mushrooms and truffle butter. That truffle will elevate everything. But they are expensive. I bet you could substitute truffle oil.
Williams Sonoma

Milk Chocolate Salted Caramel Cups

Caramel and chocolate, a match made in sugary heaven. If you haven't made your own caramel, please try it. It couldn't be easier. I make it often. This recipe only has six ingredients, and one of them is Nutella! Need I say more?

Half Baked Harvest 

Chile-Maple Roast Chicken

This recipe by Antoni Porowski is for "Mr. Shop This" His dream meal would be a roasted chicken. Because of my chicken /bird phobia, I just can't eat hot chicken with bones. I think I have heard Kelly Ripa mention the same aversion. But I am willing to prepare this chicken recipe for him. He has been working hard.  Can't you just imagine how it smells while roasting?
Pure Wow

 Sweet Potato Mash With Fresh Herbs

Why wait until Thanksgiving for this colorful concoction? I say test it out today. It would be wonderful with the roasted chicken above.
Foodness Gracious

The Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever

I admit that I have never made cinnamon rolls, but I sure have served plenty of those in the can. That will never happen again. Who needs those nasty preservatives? Most importantly this recipe calls for plenty of the cinnamon-y cream cheese frosting. YUM!
Foodie Crush

Butternut Squash Hummus
I started making my own Hummus last Thanksgiving. I know people love it, but I would never serve anything off a shelf to company. It was a big hit....pumpkin hummus. And it took no time at all to put together, This looks even better. Give it a try.

Minimalist Baker

Glazed and Flaky Apple Tart
If you love apples, this dish is for you. The apples are sliced in half and roasted with brandy and maple syrup. The crust is said to be the absolute flakiest. Sounds like a winning dessert for Fall. 
Epicurious

Pumpkin Pie-Tini
I am not a martini drinker. I  think that my arm could be twisted to take a sip of one of these. The recipe begins with Pumpkin or Vanilla Vodka and ends with a dollop of whipped cream. That rim is created with crushed graham crackers and maple syrup. Oh yes, I love to drink my dessert. Don't you?
The Nibble

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Four Fab Home Sales To Shop

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Now that we are slowly moving back indoors, our furnishings and decor take center stage once again. It's time to think about pumpkins and wreaths, Fall gatherings, and entertaining at home. It's a good time to spruce up your home, especially with these great home sales. Scroll down for the details and a few of my favorites.

~ Serena & Lily ~

If you love coastal chic, you will want everything on their website. It's all put together so well, with beautiful finishing touches like tassels, trims, embroidery and more. Now is the time to explore, as everything at Serena and Lily is 20% off with Code: GUESTPREP. 

The sale ends 10/14

New Soho Bedding

It's a fresh take on Hotel Bedding. Loving the serene green trim but also available in other stylish shades. It's crisp, fresh, and luxe looking. The Wallpaper is called Valley and you can find it here.

Postitano Linen 

There's nothing like linen bedding! These shams are just stunning in the best new colors. There are duvet covers, shams and sheet sets to coordinate. Lovely for the

 guest room.

Layers Of Details

At Serena and Lily, it's easy to find just the right finishing touches, or start from scratch and decorate an entire room. The lighting selection is fresh and modern. I particularly love their selection of throws.  Those Del Sol baskets on the wall are an easy way to add some texture to the room. And of course the furniture is relaxed and always makes a sophisticated yet 

casual statement.

~ ABC Home & Carpet ~

With a Manhattan flagship store, ABC Home is a designer's "go to" for all things home decor. Right now they are having a 20% off upholstery sale...both custom and in stock.  Prices are as  marked. What better time than now

 to get acquainted?  

Cobble Hill Hannah Sofa

Sold exclusively at ABC Home, the Hannah sofa is elevated with the comfort of feather and down. It comes in over 15 colors, so there is a shade for every room.

Saba Amelia Swivel Chair

I love a good swivel chair and have owned two for years. They are great for conversations and looking at the view. This style adds a glam touch wherever you place it. Available in five fab colors.

Sale Rugs & Carpets

Along with the upholstery sale, you will find many carpets greatly reduced. They are of the finest quality, and some are one of a kind vintage. It's worth a look. I think you will fall in love with something.

~ Neiman Marcus ~

Don't miss this double home event! Take 25% off select styles in the Home Collection. You can also earn a $50 - $1,250 gift card with qualifying home purchases. Savings event ends 10/06

Macayla Coffee Table Ottoman

From the John Richard Collection. It's been handcrafted with a gilded ebony finish. Chic to the max!

Dolfi Gold Chain Wrapped Vase

More art than vase, this is a striking piece. 

Missoni Jazz Bath Towels

The quintessential bath towel for the well dressed modern bath. They are expensive, so it is fun to find them on sale. Save on all of the Missoni Home styles.

~ Pier One ~

There is a great sale going on now through October 7th. Save from 15% to 25% on sale and regular priced merchandise with Code: SAVEMORE You will be surprised what you can find at The Pier! Get the details here.

Corinne Counter Stools

The kitchen is the heart of the home—so give it some love with the Corinne Counter Stools. Crafted with a large seat and scoop back, they offer hours of coffee-sipping, cookie-baking and midnight-snacking. They are good looking for the price.

Dining & Entertaining

You will find plenty of chic cooks tools and serving pieces at Pier One. The best is, they are all affordable. Here, a mix of patterned porcelain, stone and hand-carved wood says "this isn't your first dinner party." Shop the Everett Floral Carved Wooden Lazy Susan, which is perfect for the kitchen table.  The Petite Cake Stand has so many uses. The Terrazzo Cheese Board makes a great 

hostess gift.

 Fall Decor

Dress your porch and entryway with seasonal style. Look no further than Pier One for the prettiest pumpkins, wreaths, lighting and more. Sorry, you will have to supply your own Pooch!

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A Bridal Guide For All Things Wedding

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Every once in a while it is good to look to the past, to find something new. So this post revisits some of the most popular "Wedding Wednesdays" ever. The sum of these posts is actually a guide for brides. You'll find everything from dreamy dresses for 2020, fun finds for your bride tribe, the sweetest fashion for flower girls & ring bearers,  2019 trends for weddings, The best Etsy shops for all things wedding, and so much more.

  

Wedding Wednesday: The Spring 2020 Gowns of Your Dreams
 If you are dress shopping or just dress dreaming, here's inspiration for what's to come next year. 

Wedding Wednesday: Vellum Is 

Trending In 2019
One of the wedding trends for 2019 is using vellum, and I love it. Vellum paper is semi-transparent, and gives almost anything, invitations included, a touch of elegance. In the invitation suite above, the clearly chic paper gives the bride and groom an opportunity to personalize their invitation suite. Each invitation featured the first names of the guests on the vellum band. Love that. This edit features everything vellum for your special day.

Beautiful Balloons Are Trending For 2019
According to Martha Stewart Weddings and Mindy Weiss, world renowned event planner, balloon installations are trending in 2019. The key is to not make your wedding, shower or rehearsal dinner look like a child's birthday party. It's a job for professionals or a really good team of DIY friends. This is a two part post. You'll see how the party pros do it, and then how you can get the look with a little help from Etsy. 

Wedding Wednesday: Velvet Is Trending
 in 2019
Every year trends come and go in fashion, decor, and yes, even wedding planning. So far this year we have talked about the shades of purple trend and vellum decor.  Today we go luxe with rich velvet fabrics. Velvet will add texture and elegance to your wedding. It's especially lovely for a Fall or Winter wedding.  Get inspired with this edit of wedding details.

Wedding Wednesday: Clearly Chic Details
According to Etsy, views for the term "clear acrylics" have seen a 309% spike this year, suggesting the minimalist trend might influence your big day. Today's post features details that are mostly acrylic, and I think, sleek and sophisticated. 

Wedding Wednesday: Getting Ready 
With Style
Today's bridal parties know how to have fun.  This post features fab finds for you and your gal pals on the big day!

Wedding Wednesday: Dressing The 
Little Ones
You may not be having a royal wedding, but you are deserving of one! And your littlest bridal party members can look as sweet as Pippa's proper pageboys and mini maids did.  Before your trip down the aisle, all eyes will be one the little ones. These outfits will give guests something to talk about.

Standout Shops At Etsy For Your 
Wedding Day
Today, I bring to you eight shops that deserve special mention and your attention. You'll find illustrated table skyline numbers of your city, velvet vow books, stunning signs, gorgeous garters and more.

Wedding Wednesday: Ooh La La Lingerie
This pretty post features sugar, spice, and everything nice.....

Etsy Adds The Sparkle To Your
 Wedding Day
This edit features head to toe sparkle for the bride, and crystals, gold and glitter for every other wedding detail. Proof positive that Etsy really is the best source for a 
wonderful wedding.

Wedding Wednesday: Painterly Paper For Your Wedding Day
The most beautiful paper, all hand painted, for your special day. Find Save The Dates, Invitations, Digital Downloads, Crests, 
Maps and more.

Wedding Wednesday: It's All About Your Bride Tribe
This post, will get your message across with style - from chic cards and beautiful boxes, affordable dresses, and fun flasks, this post is all about spoiling the girls.  After all what is a bride without her tribe?

Wedding Wednesdays: Vows That Wow
 Since you are going to the trouble of personalizing your wedding, you might as well do it with style.  This post features ten terrific ways to say "I Do."

Wedding Wednesday: Bridal Beauty
As Vogue has written: "With all the big and small and last-minute details that go into wedding planning, it’s easy to lose sight of a very important element on the matrimonial checklist: the ritual of bridal self-care." I searched around for some of the prettiest bridal beauty looks, makeup tips, and skincare advice for your special day.



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