Hot Days. Cool Nights: Layers To Love

 

The weather is still very warm, but before you know it, the evenings will be cool. We have had a few of these nights already in Chicago. It is the time of year when you need to have a light layer like a wrap, sweater, or jacket handy.  This edit will keep you warm while we transition from one season

 to another.

Cashmere Travel Wraps

A White and Warren best seller for over 20 years. It's a must have scarf that doubles as a cozy blanket. What a chic companion for plane travel and road trips. Available in fifteen fabulous shades.

White & Warren

Barefoot Dreams Ultra Light Poncho

If you have ever worn a Barefoot Dreams bathrobe, that is how this poncho will feel, It's available in seven stylish patterns and colors. At less than $60, you might pick up two, especially since they are marked down by over 50%

QVC

Blanc Noir Portola Cardigan

I'm not usually a hoodie type of girl, but this style is different. The length and drape of the fabric is so good. There's a kiss of cashmere in the blend. Wear this to the gym, walking the dog, or dropping the kiddos at school.

Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus

Reversible Quilted Jacket

Wear it with the quilted pattern one day, and the streamlined plain black look the next. A wonderful mix of form and fashion. 

Cos Stores

Classic Color Block Wrap

Classically chic. A fabulous angora blend wrap that you will wear over everything. It comes in four colorways. Featured here is "natural."

Frances Valentine

The Fielder Quilted Shirt Jacket

Pilcro's chic cotton shirt jacket and the look above, is a perfect example of how to layer over summer styles.

Anthropologie

Pomander Place Denim Jacket

There's nothing quite like a crisp white denim jacket. It's forever youthful and always a classic.

Tuckernuck

Turtleneck Poncho Sweater

Fun and fashionable in the best shade of green. It's made of acrylic, not wool, so it won't be too warm for cool summer evenings. You will love the 

sale price.

Anthropologie

Milk Topper

Lightweight, lovely, and actually made with milk fabric blend. Loving the asymmetrical hem and fringe trim. Available in 8 colors for under $75

Echo New York

Cristina Cashmere Cardigan

This versatile staple will go over everything in your wardrobe. It's luxurious lightweight, and on sale!

Club Monaco

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Fab Finds To Brighten Your Day

Back To School Etsy Style

Back in the day, I remember the fun of  helping "Ms. Shop This" select her school supplies. We did much of it online. It was important to us, that hers were a little different from the rest. I understand that some supplies at the big box stores are hard to find. This roundup of unique styles are just a 

click away.

Rainbow Pencil Set

This ten pencil set is like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Your child will love using them to add some pizazz to projects.

DIY Craft Project Co.

Personalized Pocket Folder

Folders are the perfect way to stay organized. Each one of these can be personalized with the students name and the subject. Available in over 20 designs from apples, dinosaurs to superheroes and unicorns.

2Giggles

Personalized Binder

It will be hard to find a better looking binder anywhere. Made of sturdy chipboard and covered in a laminated vinyl design, front and back.

Hart Paper

Waxed Lunch Bag

Eco friendly in fun colors. Made from water resistant bees wax canvas. Good for kids and adults.

WAAM Industries

Kids Kind Cards

These lunchbox notes are just the thing to remind your child to be kind throughout the school day. A few words of encouragement from Mom and Dad means everything!

Life Of The Kind

Personalized Crayon Box

They will be able to keep track of their own crayons with these handmade boxes. They hold 24 crayons. Also makes for a perfect party favor.

Sweet Minty Box

Personalized Pencil Case

Every kid needs one. These are extra special.

Hoop It

Dinosaur Backpack

"Each style of Quilted Backpack comes with a beautifully embroidered design and a fun, coordinating zipper pull – making them as individual as your 

child is."

Holy Stitchn7

Astronaut Multi Color Pens

Who could resist these fun pens? They are just out of this world!

Glam & Details

Animal 6 inch Ruler With Name

Your child will finish the design by coloring in their printed name. Choose from dinosaur, monster, shark, llama, whale, dog, crocodile/alligator, pencil, and giraffe.

Gand V Keepsake

Personalized Binder

Athletes of all ages will score points with this beautiful binder.

Hart Paper

Galaxy Planet Bookmark

Teach them the love of reading with this set of 30 paper bookmarks.

Lock My  Box

Personalized Insulated Lunch Tote

Somewhere over the rainbow is a good lunch waiting for your little learner. It's just perfect.

Joy and Chaos

Custom Face Children's Backpack

How fun is this? Upload your child's photo and you have an instant personalized backpack. No name needed!

Yes Custom Store

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Saturdays At Shop This

Don't you just love everything about this photo? Wish that I had somewhere to wear the hat. If you do, it can be found at Saks. It has been a crazy busy week for me. Next week will even be busier, So I am looking forward to this weekend. I know that you will love this weekly wrap up of shopping links. 

No more bad hair days: How to Master the Art of the Headscarf

Anthropologie is offering 30% off select Home & Entertaining styles (almost 600 of them.) On my radar are the Business & Pleasure Cooler Bags. Perfect for road trips. And the Appoline Knife Set is the prettiest! 

If you love cozy comfy clothing, shop this sale at Splendid. Save up to 80%while the sale is on sale.

8 Feel Good Rituals Beauty Experts Swear By: Find out how experts like Gucci Westman of Westman Atelier find joy in the power of really great hair, the right highlighter, and more.

How cute is this Cognac Faux Leather Faye Blouse? Loving the three quarter sleeves and bow in the back.

Choosing the Best Vases for Your Blooms. I don't know why, I never seem to have just the right vase for the bouquet. This article at One Kings Lane breaks it down for us, and also features some gorgeous pieces.

Face Masks are back to being required in my building. I found over 200 very stylish ones on sale at Revolve. Great prices. I have picked up a few more. And don't forget my mask roundup for kids HERE.

The prettiest hand towels ever: Linen Hemstitch Guest Hand Towels - Set of 2 at Pottery Barn. You won't believe but they are now just $13.99. A little more if you want them personalized. 

If you are like me, and have never been to The Hamptons, now you can feel like you belong. Staud's Hampton cotton knit chunky sweaters are just so much fun. 

2 Plastic Surgeons on Crow’s-Feet, Dark Circles, and Everything about Eyes. I enjoyed this very informative article. It talks about eye creams, sleeping position strategies, lasers, injections, and surgery.  

It's okay to take a day and go offline. It's hard, but I am going to try this Sunday.

Have a beautiful weekend, my friends.

XOXOX

Deb

Shop This

Foodie Friday: Spotlight on Corn

 

{ Via: Williams Sonoma }

This post is a personal request of "Mr. Shop This." We haven't had any sweet corn yet this Summer. It's about time!  Here's some great dishes to add to your summer recipe repertoire.

Grilled Romaine and Corn Salad with Pickled Cherries and Shallots

Corn has never looked more appealing! And if you have not tried grilling romaine, you are in for a treat. Good looking, too!

Heather Christo

Bacon Wrapped Corn On The Cob

Whoa! Why haven't I ever thought of this? It's said to be sweet, savory, salty, and delicious. You prepare this recipe in the oven.

Pioneer Woman

Caramelized Corn and Tomato

 Tarte Tatin

This has to be one of the prettiest dishes I have ever seen! It's just perfect as a party appetizer. That crust? It's puff pastry.

Half Baked Harvest

Layered Southwestern Cornbread Salad
This is the salad that you make for company. The layers of colors and flavors makes this one 

standout dish!

Foxes Love Lemons

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Be forewarned. This dip is said to be highly addictive. The perfect thing to go with an ice cold cerveza!

Pure Wow

Tomato & Corn Pizza

What a pretty pie! It features the best of summer's harvest. Makes for a great appetizer.

Williams Sonoma

Corn, Cheddar & Scallion Strata

Made with whole-wheat sourdough bread, lots of sweet summer corn, sharp cheddar cheese and scallions. How could this be anything but wonderful?

Smitten Kitchen

Summer Skillet Gnocchi

Here's a summer hug in a bowl! And don't panic. You use store bought gnocchi. There's also heavy cream, lots of parm, grilled corn, and shittake mushrooms. Oh Yum!

How Sweet Eats

Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli

My mother made corn fritters back in the day. I remember loving them. These make for a simple summer appetizer. That Aiolo with chipotle honey 

sounds fabulous!

Half Baked Harvest

The Best Grilled Corn With Four Toppings

Life is too darn short to serve plain corn on the cob. This recipe gives you a step by step tutorial on grilling corn. The toppings that will put your corn over the top are: Blue Cheese Butter With Chives, Maple Bourbon Butter, Spicy corn with Cotija cheese. Add a sprinkling of chopped bacon, blue cheese and herbs for the extra.

The Modern Proper

Light and Fresh Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

One of The Kitchn's most popular recipes ever. It calls for frozen corn, but I would use fresh. One of my favorite soups.

The Kitchn

Shrimp and Corn Fritters

The addition of shrimp to this corn fritter makes it special. These are sweet and creamy on the inside and super crunchy on the outside. Perfect!

Epicurious

Creamy Polenta With Pesto, Corn, & Blistered Tomatoes

A platter of this recipe is a sight to behold! It is an easy dish that makes a great vegetarian main course, or a summer side for any cookout.

Heather Christo

Sweet Corn Ice Cream With Salted Caramel Swirl & Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

You'll need an ice cream maker for this recipe. By the looks of the decadent desert, it might be worth getting one. Macy's has them on sale. 

How Sweet Eats

Grilled Corn Avocado Salad 

Gluten Free

Anything with Avocado gets my vote. Add feta cheese, and it is one special salad.

Super Golden Bakes

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