Spilling The Gravy: Aprons For The Chef

Who's hosting Thanksgiving? That would be me again, and I am not mad about it. Admittedly, I am a messy cook, and always arrive at the dinner table wearing the gravy. Why? Because I don't own an apron! So this post is personal. Find something fun for yourself or your holiday host. 

Personalized Apron

How cute is this? It makes a darling hostess gift, too. Comes in several colors and is priced from $10 - $16. 

Mod Party at Etsy

CR X Kit Ruffle Apron

When a designer collabs with a cook, it gets fancy. Ruffles and a playful print create a stylish look for Thanksgiving and beyond. It's the priciest at $115.

Garmentory

Farm Goat Apron

We love goats in this household.  This all cotton style is just so simple, yet fun. $42

Anthropologie

The Little Black Apron

One of my favorites. Every LBD deserves a little black apron, complete with pearls! $30

Etsy

Courtly Check Bistro Apron

Who doesn't love a chic check? This style is 100% cotton with leather trim. It's so good! $89

McKenzie-Childs

Geometric Print Apron
With a clean and modern pattern, this apron is certainly unisex. It's all cotton with pockets. $40

Sur La Table

Cotton Apron

Included in the post because this all cotton apron comes in 27 colors and patterns. If you wish, there is even one with turkeys. Nice for the price. $22

Amazon

Personalized Apron 
This apron features lots of bells and whistles. It has a masculine edge to it, but I would certainly wear it, too. Loving the pockets, leather details, and the towel rings. On sale for $30.

Etsy

Cross Back Apron

Unisex, color blocked and just about perfect. Made from 100% cotton canvas.  This Etsy shop offers a variety of styles. $46

Etsy

Fleur De Lis Living Apron

This fun apron makes all kind of sense for a dinner at my home. Yours too? Other colors, as well.  $31

Wayfair

Gold Glitter Personalized Apron

Just add black pants and a black turtleneck for Thanksgiving Dinner. You chose the strap color. It looks really nice with black. $24

Zazzle

Chinoiserie Apron

If Thanksgiving is going to be a casual denim day, this pretty print would be perfect.

Etsy

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Cold Feet ~ Warm Heart: Stockings, Slippers, and Socks

The $50-ish Holiday Gift Guide

Via: Adrian Valencia Illustrations

The Holidays are happening whether we are ready or not. Let's plan ahead this year, so we all can relax when the celebrations begin. This category of gifting covers many on your list like a personalized chef coat and hat for kids,  Ménage à Trois Bath Salt​s for one or three of your friends 😉 and 18 more fab finds. More Guides to come!

Bubble Bag Charms

Their own initials are always the best. Handbag jewelry is trending this season. I can see why. They are very good looking. $28 each

Anthropologie

Perfect For Any Girl Old Enough To Carry A Bag

Lacquer Wood Trays

The holidays are about all things shiny and bright. These terrific trays work for lap lunches and dinners, chic cocktail service, and more. $38

West Elm

Perfect For The Stylish Entertainer

Gustus Vitae Gourmet French Fry Seasoning Set

One of Oprah's Favorite Things. Anyone who loves a french fry will love this gift, too. Think Jalapeno Sea Salt, French Onion Seasoning and beyond! $30

Amazon

Perfect For A Unique Holiday Host Gift or an Out of The Box Stocking Stuffer

Sezene Joie Notebooks
Seeking Joy? Who isn't? These very good looking notebooks are simply tres chic! $17 - $40

Sezene Paris

Perfect For Francophiles, Note Takers & French Teachers

French Home Cheese Board Set

This French Home 3 Piece Connoisseur Laguiole olive wood and bamboo set is just lovely! It was $89 and now $55, making it $50-ish.

Perfect For The Cook and The Entertainer

We Love New York Puzzle

Sophisticated and fun!  1,000 pieces of great photography and iconic NYC images. $40
Lisa Says Gah.    Shopbop

Perfect For Puzzle People & New Yorkers

Christopher John Rogers X J.Crew Tote Bag

Designer, Christopher John Rogers has designed a capsule collection for J. Crew. Much of it sold out immediately. This tote is so fun with sequins and great color. What couldn't you carry in it? $49

J. Crew

Perfect For toting shoes to a pedicure. Teachers will pack their papers in it.  Young Girls will toss in a change of clothing at dance lessons, and even more!

Personalized Jr. Chef's Coat & Hat

Great for imaginative play, dress up time, and bonding with Mom & Dad in the kitchen. Suitable for kids 3-6. $35.20

Crate & Kids

Perfect For Chef's In The Making

Jute Twine Pack

The gift of imagination. The 24 spools of twine are so pleasingly presented, they may never want to use it! But they will, once the possibilities kick in.

Shop Terrain

Perfect For: Crafters and Gardeners. 

Also handy for gift wrapping

Closed Helix Keyring

A little sculpture for their pocket. Form meets function with this gift. And it just looks cool. Also available in brass and silver. $30

Craighill

Perfect For Minamilst Guys (and Girls)

The Laundress Detergent & Fabric Spray

My guilty pleasure. Their clothing and home will thank you. It smells coastal. $45 and Free Shipping

The Laundress

Perfect For Anyone Who Does Laundry ` 

Male  & Female

Clare V Cashmere Crew Socks

Give the gift of warm feet! These are the cutest.  The bottoms of the socks read Bisous (French For Kisses ) $58

Clare V

Perfect For The Francophile Girl & Any Girl That Loves a French Kiss

Ménage à Trois Bath Salt​s

Now that I have your attention..... Each of these wonderfully wrapped Sangre De Fruta Bath Salts are made simply with good for you ingredients.  I hear that they smell divine with scents from essential oils. Each one is different. Love the presentation! $40

Goop

Perfect For Bath Lovers & Wellness Buffs

Jonathan Adler Sun Cocktail Napkins

For classy cocktails. They will even elevate a basic beer. Embroidered on luxe linen.  $50 but on sale for $38 at Neiman's

Jonathan Adler    Neiman Marcus

Perfect For Entertainers and Hosts

Bone Magnifying Glass

An elegant but practical gift. $48

Frances Valentine

Perfect For Anyone With a Desk.

The Dinner Party Cookbook

This is a chef's guide to home entertaining. It features the prettiest photography and 70 recipes. The dinner party will help them to create a fabulous night to remember! Up to $42

Amazon  and CB2

Perfect For Cooks, Hosts, and Entertainers

Georg Jensen Sky Ice Cube Set

What a "cool" idea. This set of four will keep their drink cooler for longer, without watering it down. It's genius! $49

Over The Moon

Perfect For The Cocktail Connoisseur

The Space That Keeps You
When home becomes a love story. A beautiful book written by interior designer, television host, and life partner of  fellow designer, Nate Berkus. It's a deeply personal book with candid conversations and a peak into their homes in NYC and Portugal. There's also a tour of 11 stunning homes across the country.  A beautiful gift for $45.

Amazon    Jayson Home

Perfect For The Design Lover & Coffee Table Book Collector

Atelier Choux Carousel Bib
A special gift for the chic child. Made in France  from organic cotton. Sweet as can be. $35
Moda Operandi

Perfect For All Babies

Dirty Martini Club Sweatshirt

All of your guy and girl friends will want to be part of the Club. It's a fun gift for a cocktails at home.  Two olives or three?

Wolf & Badger

Perfect For Martini Lovers

Gucci Mini Perfume Trio

Floral Gorgeousness. A gift of Gucci is always special. $50

Sephora

Perfect For All Women 

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Saturdays At Shop This

{ Via: Simon Miller }

It's been a week. I am ready for the weekend. The best part of my last seven days was a long visit with 'Ms. Shop This." It did this mom good.  For my new subscribers, Saturdays at Shop This is a weekend wrap up. I link you up with fashion finds, stylish sales, and interesting articles. You'll like this one.

Folksy and fashionable: La Double J is always fun and different from the rest. I just love this vest. The ribbon in her hair is actually a bejeweled stole.

9 Decor Home Trends To Say Goodbye to in 2025 from Martha Stewart

Loved this article at Vogue! All The Benefits Of Strength Training for Women. I must be better at this.

Cute in Color: I am not a fan of mini dresses, especially for me. But these are so so fun, when paired with color coordinating tights. They are the Albers Knit Mini Dresses

A fun Etsy find for the holidays: The Liberty Santa Sack is monogrammed in Liberty of London fabric, and perfect for gift packaging.

This under $20 hardcover Menu Book from Jacques Pepin is a charming gift for the entertainer in your life. It's also one of Oprah's favorite things.

Sparkly with a chance of comfort. Have you tried Birdies yet? Their styles are all about comfortable construction AND designer details. The Goldfinch has just  the right amount of sparkle for the holidays. Available in several styles.

40% Savings Time at Banana Republic. I look forward to these sales. for "Mr. Shop This." He enjoys their vests, like the Herringbone Quilted Vest. They come in large XXL sizes, too. Then there are the luxury touch tee shirts. They are super soft and wear wonderfully.

Don't miss the Sale of The Year at Serena & Lily. You'll find Pajamas at 40% off, Pillows are 40% off too. Save 30% on Rugs and so much more. Oh! There's Free Shipping, too. Go!

These Wipe Off Placemats are as pretty as they are practical. They come in sets of four and are reversible!

Anthropologie is having a great sale this weekend, where you get an extra 40% off sale styles. On my radar is: The Happy Hour Sweatshirt. It's so much fun. A Leather Bound Eloise Book (what a nice gift for a young girl) and these Black Unscented Pillar Candles.

I hope that you found a beautiful buy in this week's post: Shop The Best Beauty Buys. Add to the mix: 20% off at BareMinerals, Chantecaille: Buy one get One 25% Off. Use Code: SINGLESDAY, Laura Mercier: Save 20% Sitewide. Ends 11/11 and Victoria Beckham Beauty 20% off sitewide. Ends 11/11

Sweatshirt Style: I love a good sweatshirt. Cynthia Rowley's Button Up Sweatshirt hardly looks like one. It's fleece lined and oh so good with the gold buttons! 

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Have a Beautiful Weekend, Friends!

XOXOX

Deb

 

Shop The Best Beauty Buys!

 When you look better, you feel better. So.....this is my effort to put on a game face, and treat myself to a good sale and something pretty! Join me with these limited time only beauty buys.

Armani Beauty

25% off Sitewide. Use Code: SINGLES

Beekman 1802

My favorite bath and body line is having a 12 day sale. Each day there is a new deal. Yesterday was 50% off their luxurious body creams. Be sure to check in every day. 

Bloomingdale's 

Beauty Treats! Loyalists get a $25 reward for every $100 you spend on almost all beauty. Not valid on Chanel. Offer ends 11/10

Bobbi Brown

25% off Sitewide. They are calling this a Singles Day Savings Event. So I assume the sale is over the evening of November 11th.  And you get to pick a Free Gift with $85 orders! 

Dermstore

You'll find a wide range of skincare, haircare, and makeup on sale from 20% - 30% off. The sale features brands like Jane Iredale, NuFace, RMS Beauty and so many more.

Dr. Brandt

I bought the "No More Baggage" eye treatment in September. I must say it does wonders for the circles under my eyes. It's a temporary fix, but I don't care. I would say that it reduces my under eye issues by at least 40%....maybe more.  Their website is currently 40% off with Code: BF24EARLY

Kate Somerville

Save 20% on select essentials with Code: JUSTFORYOU. And get a free tote with $100 orders. This skincare line  is clinical grade, and founded by OG Kate Somerville, skincare guru to the stars.

Laura Geller

Another huge sale at Laura Geller. It might be a good idea to stock up on these eye shadow palettes as presents for the girls in your life. Save 40% - 60% sitewide with Code: H10

Neiman Marcus

Several Beauty Buys going on. You will receive a hand crafted makeup case with a selection of samples for every $150 makeup, skincare, and fragrance order. This offer ends 11/16. Also Beauty is included in their Gift Card Promotion. With $200+ orders (including beauty) you will receive a $50 gift card. Use Code: NOVTCG

Ogee Skincare

If you are looking for #cleanbeauty, here you go. Save 20% sitewide with Code: GIFTGLOW20

Sephora Savings Event

This is the sale that is so abuzz right now. Save 30% on all Sephora Collection. And depending on your Sephora status, you will save 15% - 20% sitewide. As you may know, they carry most brands, and there are a few exclusions during the sale. Use Code: SAVINGS. My shopping cart is full!

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