Gifts For Girlfriends

 

{ Via: Tiffany LaBelle }

This post is personal. I am about to enter into the birthday gift zone. In the next ten days, I have three girlfriends with birthdays. And I like to celebrate friends and their special day, even in a little way. So this roundup of great gifts for girlfriends is inspiration for both you and I.  There is something for everyone. It's all priced from $8 - $80. 

Minute Mimosa Sugar Cube Trio

My friends and I always enjoy a glass (or three) of champagne or prosecco together.  These sweet things are just the most clever little gift. All you do is drop one intp a glass of bubbly, and voila! 

Uncommon Goods

Rose Quartz Facial Roller
Named best Rose Quartz Roller by Health Magazine. I own this one, and love it. "Physically, it helps to firm the skin through gentle massage. It also aids in detoxing through the lymphatic system, the body’s main major detoxification system." A thoughtful gift for any woman.

Herbivore Botanicals or Nordstrom

Wipeys

These pretty packages hold wipes For your screen, sheen and everything in between. Wipe it clean. A line of naturally formulated wet wipes. Clean beauty's answer to more worry free travel. Something we all need today.

Shopbop

BuDha Girl All Weather Bangles

Waterproof, soundless, weightless, and TSA-proof. These bracelets have a personal purpose and go with everything. They are meant to affirm your intentions for the day as you put each one on your arm. They also come in black, which I really loved.

BuDha Girl or Neiman Marcus 

Leather Tassel Charging Keychain
For the girl on the go. This keychain will keep her powered up and ready to talk wherever she is. It's a keychain and portable power bank. Love it!

Mark and Graham

Sferra Cocktail Napkins

If your friend is like me, she loves fine things for her home. I use a linen cocktail napkin even for my tea each day. These are so much fun for any girl. She will feel like royalty. Now 25% off and less than $35.

Neiman Marcus

Planners & Jotters

We all need to make plans and take notes. Why not do it with style? These pretty pieces are priced between $12 and $8. Get both!

Anthropologie

Appoline Knife Set

Form and fashion. Don't you love it when they both come together. This set of three will please any

chic chef!
Anthropologie

Goats Milk Gift Tote 

A lovely gift for the woman who is into clean beauty. Beekman 1802 is my not so guilty pleasure. The soaps, wipes, body creams are all so lovely. The scents are light and natural, thanks to essential oils. This is a subscription gift, but you can cancel any time. For more info click below.

Beekman 1802

Personalized Sun Hat
You will know just who to get this fun floppy hat for. At less than $25 it sure is a girly girl gift! Wonderful for bridesmaids or a girls trip.

Mod Party

Racy Notecards
As seen in Vogue, and inspired by Bridget Bardot. These engraved notes feature bold and bright assorted envelope lining. These exude class with a capital "C" or D or, well you know...

Dear Annabelle

Needlepoint Eyes

These eyes have it! Choose an eyeglass case, a soft eye mask (perfect for the traveler), or needlepoint pillow. You can't go wrong. Save 20% on everything with Code: HEYFAM

Jonathan Adler

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Sunday Beauty Buys

 

Hi, Friends! Dropping by with a rare Sunday post. I wanted you to know about some really beautiful buys in cosmetics and skincare today. Many of the deals end tonight. So I might suggest that you multitask during the Grammy's, and pick up something pretty for yourself.

Armani Beauty

40% off Timeless Pieces!

Use Code: TIMELESS

Bloomingdale's

There's a great Lancome Free Gift going on now. See above. Plus They are also offering 25% off Estee Lauder foundation

Clinique 

Always formulated for maximum results without irritation. No parabens. No phthalates. No fragrance. Just happy skin.  30% off any order + free Moisture Surge™ Overnight Mask with $45 order. Code SPRING. 

Ends 03/15

Dermstore

Last Chance Sale

Save up to 30% on select brands and products by Jane Iredale, Cover FX, Josie Maran, and more. Scoop up additional savings on sale items with code EXTRA10

Estee Lauder

25% off  Foundation and Free Shipping

Ends tonight.

And

 Beginning 03/15 - 03/21: Free Gift & Free Full Size: Over a $216 Value! Spend $75, get a free 5-pc gift of our nighttime skincare experts. Spend $125, add a free full-size Perfectionist Pro & exclusive headband. Code BEAUTYSLEEP21. 

It Cosmetics

Save 15% on $75, Save 20% on $100, Save 25% on $125 on Select Skincare Faves. Ends 03/18

Lancome

Buy More & Save: 20% off $75

25% off $125

30% off $175

Code: OURTREAT. Ends 03/15

MAC Cosmetics
MAC Lover sale! Save 25% if you are a MAC lover. That's their loyalty program. It's a quick email, signup. No Code Needed. Ends tonight. Plus get a Free Lipstick with $55 orders.

Marc Jacobs Beauty

Always innovative and colorful. Marc Jacobs offers 30% off all full priced items.  Ends 03/15 

No Code Needed

Nordstrom

They always have some brand name beauty on sale. It's smart to look. Today I found Nars qt 15% off, 15% off Deborah Lippmann, Guerlain, and many more.

Too Faced Cosmetics

Semi-Annual Sale

Urban Decay

Perhaps best known for their eyeshadow palettes, Urban Decay is cruelty free. They are offering 25% off sitewide with Code: FRIENDS25

YSL Beauty

Receive Two Lipsticks for the price of one! I love their lipstick!

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Saturdays At Shop This: Spring Forward

We made it to the weekend. Does anyone else have spring fever? Moving the clocks ahead Sunday will make it feel like a reality. The links in this weekend's wrap up feature all things spring ~  cleaning, styles, showers, sales, and more. Enjoy!

 

In the mood for spring: Lighting, Aromatherapy, Supplements, and More Tools to Brighten Your Mood.  This article teaches you how to use all of your sensory organs to nourish your mood. 

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The prettiest plates: Found these $12 Tin Plates at Tuckernuck. They are patio perfect for the traditional home. Available in four spring prints.

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State Of Grace: Bergdorf Goodman's one page spring edit is filled with airy silhouettes, organic fabrics, sunny hues, and a fabulous feeling of renewal. Take a peek.

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A sleeper store that I enjoy shopping at and online is Cos. Their fabrics are fab. This Wrap Shirt Dress for $115, is so unique! It can be worn several ways, and does not cinch in at the waist. Take a look.

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Spring forward at Sur La Table with savings on customer favorites ( 2500 of them ) Use Code: GROW  Ends 03/15 

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Spring Showers.....are sweeter with Shower Steamers by Musee Bath. Pick your scent at Anthropologie. They are a great little $22 gift.

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Happy Pants: Farm Rio's Mix Scarves Summer Pants with an easy relaxed fit, will add the happy to any event. 

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I hope that you enjoyed the Easter edit this week, "Here's  Comes Peter Cottontail," You might also be interested in this roundup of Sweet Spring Surprises at Shop Terrain. It is chock full of Easter bonbons, chocolate nests, honey and bunnies. It's all basket worthy.

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Spring Cleaning: How-To | Clean Every Surface, via The Laundress Clean Blog. As you may have read by now, I am gaga over The Laundress cleaning products. I just received my order of their Surface Cleaner. It worked wonders on my granite floors and bathtub! Read the article, take some tips, and clean up naturally.

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Spring Sweats: This Varley Vine Top in black is my favorite of all tops. It's an elevated sweatshirt that looks as good zipped up or not. I have the ivory in my cart right now.

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Give your complexion a fresh start for spring at Ann Marie Skincare. It's a 3 piece trial size set. You'll only find this sale with Free Shipping here. Her skincare is 100% pure, clean, 

and organic. 

Don't think of it as losing an hour of sleep. It's really one hour closer to summer sunsets, patio dining, fun in the sun, and all things Spring!

XOXOX

Deb

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18 St. Patrick's Day Recipes That Are Celebration Worthy

You don't have to be Irish to appreciate corned beef and cabbage. St. Patrick's Day holds a special place in my heart. Once upon a time, a pitcher (or two) of green beer led to a little Irish lass named "Miss Shop This." Don't tell her I told you. These 18 recipes are all celebration worthy. Scroll down for the fabulous recipe above.

Shamrock Frappe

I can on imagine how refreshing this drink smells. All of those mint leaves have been slightly rubbed to release their essential oils. It's made with Absinthe.

Elle Decor

Colin Fassnidge’s Irish Stew

From The Four In Hand restaurant in Sydney. This dish looks Irish in every way. At heart, it is a 

lamb stew.

Gourmet Traveller 

Colcannon

If you haven't tried this dish before, you are missing out. Basically it is mashed potatoes mixed with spinach. This recipe changes it up with kale. As you can see, it is a super colorful creation, that's actually quite good.

Gourmet Traveller

Brown Butter Soda Bread With Honey Cinnamon Butter
My own Mom made this bread. I remember thinking it was a little boring. But that blended butter changes everything!

Recipe Girl

Malted Guinness Chocolate Cake with Bailey's Frosting

This cake will make every Irish (or not) lad and lass swoon. It's authentic and sounds over the top delish.

Host The Toast

Irish Ale Potato Cheddar Soup

Now this is a stick to your ribs kind of recipe. It's made with 12 oz. of ale and 8 oz. of Irish sharp cheddar. It's all topped off with beer battered leeks.

How Sweet Eats

Irish Pub Spinach and Artichoke Melt

This sandwich and a Guinness would make the best meal. It's made with a good Irish cheddar.

Half Baked Harvest

Test Kitchen Secrets For The Best Corned Beef

Be forewarned. This recipe calls for prep time, days ahead. 

Williams Sonoma

Grasshopper Brownies

With ingredients like organic cane sugar, organic wheat flour, organic chocolate chips, organic cocoa, organic tapioca starch and sea salt, these are not as bad for you as they could be. The base of the brownies is said to be dreamy and fudgy!

Desserts With Benefits

Irish Stout Onion Soup

Gluten Free

My favorite soup gets an Irish kiss from beer.  It calls for Udi's Rye Bread for the croutons. If you are not concerned about gluten, use normal bread.

Running To The Kitchen

Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage Sliders

Fun and festive! A few of these and a couple of beers and you are sure to be feeling Irish for the day.

The Cookie Rookie

Reuben-Topped Irish Nachos

Gluten Free

This clever recipe according to the author: "These Irish Nachos feature seasoned, oven-baked potato chips, topped with the ever-popular flavors of a reuben sandwich! Easy to make, 

seriously delicious!"
Two Healthy Kitchens

No Bake Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake

Said to be be super creamy, dreamy and easy! The Bailey's makes it creamy, the chocolate ganache adds the dreamy, and Oreos, makes this dessert irresistible.
The Busy Baker

Reuben and Guinness Mac and Cheese

Here's a one pan meal that is also a great way to use up leftover Corned Beef. It's really modern comfort food. Pieces of thick cut corned beef, and sauerkraut are stirred into the rich and gooey cheese mixture. YUM!

Melanie Makes

Irish Coffee
I don't drink coffee, unless it is Irish Coffee or a Cappuccino with liquor. And don't even think about enjoying either, especially the I Irish Coffee, without whipped cream. This recipe has been taken up a notch with the addition of both Irish Whiskey and Baileys. Yes!

Homemade Hooplah

Bailey's Hazelnut Chocolate Tiramisu
This is a buzzy, boozy, rich dessert that is light as air. You switch out the normal Marsala wine for the Bailey's. I'm in!

Willow Bird Baking

Irish Margarita 

With the emerald green color and golden sugar rim, this is one gorgeous green drink. It's also loaded with booze like, Resposado tequila, Irish whiskey, Blue curacao, and Aperol. The combination of colors gives the cocktail its' color.

Restless Chipotle

Mini Shepherd's Pies

I've never made a Shepherd's pie before. But these are just adorable. They have been made with flaky pie crust, a meaty filling, and creamy

 mashed potatoes.

Foxes Love Lemons

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