A Dose Of Happiness

Donuts make me happy. You, too? Can we ever have too much happiness? These days there seems not to be enough of it. After attending a funeral mass via Zoom Tuesday, I needed a dose of it today. This roundup will right what is wrong, and add the sunshine to a cloudy day. Shop these perfect picks for gifting yourself 

and others.

Happy Pillow

A dose of happiness for any room in your home. A friendly reminder to be happy! Darling for a child's room, too.

Bergdorf Goodman

Little Market Candle

This candle not only will make whomever you give it to, happy, it also helps to provide a living wage to women in Massachusetts. These women have once lived in refugee camps. Such happiness. The scent is eucalyptus, which everyone loves. Ships for free.

Shopbop

Happy Note Boxed Card Set

Isn't getting a handwritten note in the mail a happy moment? This set gets your note of thanks or love across in a vibrant way. Also a sweet gift 

for $22

Anthropologie

Mariage Freres International

Celebrate all of the happy moments in life with a hot cup of French tea. A great gift for any tea lover. Yes please!

Horchow

Areaware Tissue Box

This playful plywood tissue box makes reaching for a tissue and tossing it a little happier. Send this to anyone under the weather for an instant smile. Each happy item sold separately.

2Modern

I Am Happy Castile Soap

Clean beauty and skincare make me happy. One can pronounce all three ingredients: Water, Organic Olive Oil, and Plant-based Lemongrass essential oil. This product detoxifies, purifies, and moisturizes the skin.

AHAlife

Meri Merri Happy Basket
With a cotton drawstring lining, this sweet bag will make everyone smile. I love it as an Easter Basket.

Maisonette

Clinique Happy

Happiness in a bottle. What's a happy post without the happiest fragrance in the world? Vogue describes it as: "The scent is based on three floral foundations: ruby red grapefruit, bergamot, and spring mimosa, all of which play off of one another in a kaleidoscopic fashion." Priced from $22 - $75 P.S. Get a free 7 piece gift

 with a $45 order.

Clinique

Musee Bubble Bath
Never underestimate the happiness factor to be had in a hot bubble bath. Consider it a little self care with Coconut oil, Epson and Pacific pink sea salts, with confetti mixed in.

Anthropologie

Beekman 1802 Happy Place 

A clean home is a happy home. And a home without toxins is even happier. Beekman 1802 has a line of botanical infused cleaning products for the home that are non toxic. I have personally tried the counter cleaner and washing machine cleaner. Both were excellent. Love the non chemical scents. They ship for free.

HSN

Happy Day Removable Wallpaper

Sunshine and lollipops, rainbows and raindrops. These are the things that bring joy and happiness, especially to a childs' room. 

Crate and Barrel

Happiness Mug
Brighten someone's day (including your own) for $15 and free fast shipping.

Amazon

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Fat Tuesday: Beads You Won't Dare Toss

For Iris Apfel "more is more." But Mademoiselle Chanel always said "Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off." For Mardi Gras, which will be very different this year, the more beads the better. So just for fun, today we are kicking off Mardi Gras and Lent with beautiful beads. Don't you dare toss them.

Vintage Cartier

We begin with the most expensive. And I mean expensive, but I had to share. 1st Dibs in ringing in the Year of the Ox with this magnificent Cartier necklace, circa 1975, adorned with diamonds

 and chrysoprase. 

1st Dibs

Ippolita Lollitini Necklace

Color your world and wear this sterling silver and multi stone necklace with everything.  

Saks

Lizzie Fortunato Vista Necklace

Fun and fabulous with every color bead and bauble a girl could want.

Neiman Marcus 

Coral Bead Tassel Necklace

Sometimes you just have to go bold. Now on sale for 50% off.

Kenneth Jay Lane 

Marni Beaded Snake Necklace

Isn't this great? It's modern and fresh to wear with denim to dresses. Love!!!

Farfetch

Parker Gem Necklace
Pink and mint tourmaline beads create petty pastel pieces.

Gorjana

Lizzie Fortunato Heroine Necklace

20% of the sale of this style will be donated to Color Of Change. Beautiful beads of pink opal, garnet, and amazonite create the softest look.

Shop Harpers Bazaar

Lizzie Fortunato Daydream Necklace

Wear this made by hand necklace long or wrapped twice. It's made with African trade beads, genuine pearl,  vintage glass and natural coral. A nice pop of color for any season.

Nordstrom

Hand Painted Bead Necklace
This artisan sought out hand painted beads from Poland, and strung them on a golden chord. It's a luxe look for less than $50.

Primitive Instincts at Etsy

Baltic Amber Necklace

What stunning colors! With shades of lemon, cognac, and cherry amber, each bead has been hand shaped. Now on sale at....

Smithsonian Store

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New Year, New Glow

Cheers To Love!

It's Galentine's Day! Cheers to you, your gal pals, and all of the loves of your life. I think it is very exciting to have something to celebrate, especially love, any time of the year. This weekend wrap up will feature fab links you'll love, that are about love, and show love (see my love playlist below.)

Because friends don't let friends pay retail this long weekend, visit the blog again.  The President Day Sales have many new additions and stores to shop! 

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 How to Master Monochromatic Dressing. It's a "thing" this year. You may have noticed all of the women at the inauguration wearing it. Goop has some ideas for you.

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Self Love is so important. This darling bath mat reminds you how lovely you are every day. And while you are at Anthropologie, shop their Sale....take an EXTRA 50% the sale prices.

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Loving this "love" fleece top by 

Tory Burch!

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Sharing My Valentine's Day "Love" Playlist on Amazon. Be prepared to 

slow dance.

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Say it with flowers! Many of you will receive flowers this weekend. But do you know what each type of blossom symbolizes? Here's a great story that explains the meaning behind all of those

 pretty posies.

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If you love a good accessory, you will want to shop the Cult Gaia Accessory Trunk Show at Moda Operandi. Pre-order for October delivery.

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For those of us who love to cook, you need to see the new cookware at Crate and Barrel designed by Caraway Home.  It's chic, colorful, and healthy without toxic chemicals. 

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Personalized Note Pad: This "Lashes & Lips" note pad is just adorable for any gal pal. A terrific

 $20 gift.

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I will end with one more sale. If you love luxe beauty, head to YSL Beauty for their little known Beauty Buy Sale. Take an extra 50% off sale prices with Code: LASTCHANCE, 

We may not be able to hold a friend's hand today, but why not call a friend, send an e-valentine, or a simple text? Spread love, my friends!

XOXOX

Deb

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Foodie Friday: 20 Swoon Worthy Sweet Recipes

 

This recipe roundup is actually a gift of love. Now having been without sugar for 45 days, this post has been just a wee bit painful. Truth is, I do plan to have a bite of something yummy on Valentines Day. Life is about rewards, right? And besides I want to make something special for "Mr. Shop This." So consider this to be inspiration from me to you for us! Here's to your sweet Valentine's Day.

Raspberry and Chocolate Valentine Cocktail

It's Valentine's Day, splurge on a sweet drink. This one is made with Chambord, chocolate liquor, and real strawberries. Cheers to love!

Creative Culinary

Red Wine Chocolate Cake

In my book, it's hard to beat an excellent chocolate cake......unless it is a chocolate cake with wine added! The wine deepens the chocolate flavor much like coffee does. The frosting to cake ratio is perfect, as well. Everyone's favorite Chicago cake is way to skimpy on the frosting between layers. 

Broma Bakery

No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries

This recipe is said to have a "deep decadent flavor, thanks the addition of melted white chocolate, citrus zest and vanilla bean. Looks divine! 

Food and Wine

Chocolate Mousse Cake

A perfect dessert in my book. Two of my favorite things, chocolate mousse and cake! Looks so creamy and may I add, dreamy!

Also The Crumbs Please

Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies

More skills may be needed for these than I have,  but they sure look just perfect for Valentines. The kiddos would love them.

Epicurious

Vanilla Porter Molten Chocolate Cakes With Mascarpone Whipped Cream

I have always thought that these little warm gooey cakes were romantic. The secret sauce to this recipe is Vanilla Porter Beer!

Half Baked Harvest

Chocolate Raspberry Fool

As simple to make as a microwave mug cake, but so much more satisfying and impressive. Whenever you want dessert "now," this is it. It only takes 25 minutes start to finish.

Pure Wow

Mini Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

 For Two

These tasty looking treats are made from Gluten Free Cake Mix with a homemade Strawberry Buttercream frosting. Simple and super pretty.

Broma Bakery

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Oh my! This may be the ultimate Valentine cake. It's base is a fudgy brownie. Then it is layered with three kinds of light mousse, and topped with ganache. 

How fabulous!

Sugar Hero

Chocolate Whiskey Souffle

One knows that you are dining fancy when there is a souffle involved. This recipe allows you to use any liquor you prefer. I'm thinking Grand Marnier.

Gourmet Traveller

3 Ingredient Blood Orange Granita

For those of you who don't like dessert (who are you, anyway?). It's really  grown up Italian Ice. A sophisticated choice for dessert or just cleansing one's palate between courses. I just love the sparkling crystals!

Pure Wow

3 Fiery Creme Brulee Recipes to Turn Up the Heat on Valentine’s Day

This one is for Mollie.  This classic doesn't get old. It's just the best caramelized creation, especially when you change it up with fresh coconut, matcha, cocoa, and raspberries.

Brit + Co.

Chocolate Waffles 

Vegan & Gluten Free

Beautiful with berries, but just as good with warm maple syrup. No one will know that they are GF!

Heather Christo

Red Velvet Crêpes with Chocolate Whipped Cream

I have a crepe maker and never use it! What's wrong with me? This recipe will be used some day.

Tastes of Lizzy T

Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie. Gluten Free 

Not only is this chunky and chewy cookie Gluten Free, it's Dairy Free and without refined sugar. Just add a spoon for digging in and sharing!

Bakerita

Heart S'more Cookies

Here's inspiration for a super easy 3 ingredient cookie that takes less than 10 minutes.

The Cake Blog

Cherry Cheesecake Fluff

This reminds me of something my Mom made back in the day. It comes together in about 5 minutes, and everyone will love it! 

Slutty Red Velvet Brownies

What? You never had a slutty brownie? I haven't either. The inappropriate term means that something is so good that they should not be legal. And these look just that. Chocolate ganache, oreos, and red velvet cake is a triple threat!

Erica's Sweet Tooth

Strawberry Shortcake Donuts

Whether you start or end the day with these delicious donuts,  they will make Valentine's day sweeter. Mr. Shop This looked over my shoulder and has already requested them.

A Beautiful Mess

Angel Food Cake Roll

Oh how pretty! Personally I would be terrified to "roll" the angel food cake, but the instructions do not seem difficult. The fancy filling is actually instant pudding and strawberry yogurt!

Taste of Home

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