8 Smart Kitchen Products

Indoor dining ends Friday in Chicago, not that I have been dining "in" much lately. My own kitchen seems like a better option these days. I actually love to cook, and find it good therapy. But even the best cook is only as good as his or her tools and ingredients. This roundup features some really smart kitchen products that will instantly elevate your own cooking skills.

Revolution Cooking Smart Toaster

Haven't you often thought that your toaster wasn't very smart? I mean why does it randomly decide to burn the toast? This touch screen is super different, and easy to operate. The toaster features smart cooking sensors that perfectly toasts bread, bagels, waffles and more. It also features a reheat element. Smart!

Bloomingdale's

Phillips Pasta Maker Plus

This mighty machine is fully automated and can produce pasta in fewer than 10 minutes. It mixes, kneads, and extrudes with a push of a button. 

How wonderful!

Williams Sonoma

Enfinigy Power Blender

This blender comes with its' own app that offers  recipes and instructional videos. This really is a"do everything" blender. Make smoothies, juices, cocktails and more. Made by Zwilling.

Sur La Table

Steel Expandable Dish Drainer

Even with a dishwasher, most of us hand wash dishes now and then. Sometimes it is just easier than unloading the machine! This smart and very good looking dish rack, features a 2 part sliding tray that easily allows you to adjust the size of your draining space.

Joseph Joseph and on sale at Amazon

Five Two Adjustable Rolling Pin
Just in time for Thanksgiving pie baking! Preorder this limited edition of small batch teak rolling pins. This handy item takes the guess work out of rolling your dough. A great gift for a baker. If you can't wait until November 19th. Check out this rolling pin by Phillips.

Food52

Hamilton Beach Electric

Egg Bites Cooker & Poacher
If you are a Starbucks regular (I am not ) you may know of their famous egg bites.  These are really two little mini souffles. How fun! The kids will love these tot size treats. I would like it for poached eggs.

Amazon

KitchenAid Cordless Chopper
This product had me at the word "cordless." I really don't like cords, and find them so limiting. This wonder gadget is rechargable. It can do much that your full size food processor can, just in smaller amounts. It chops, whisks, and purees. I think I need one.

HSN

Caraway Ceramic Cookware

Ditch the chemicals and turn up the heat on Caraway's chic cookware. It's so smart looking, and I am crazy for it. It's non-toxic with a mineral based coating, that will not leak into your healthy food. The modern lines and cool colors have earned this cookware as best looking non stick by Good Housekeeping and me!

Goop

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A Cozy State Of Mind

 

Any day of the year, but especially now, your home should be a peaceful place of cozy comfort and joy.  With the weather getting colder and Covid getting stronger, home is looking like a safe place to be. Instead of fighting our current situation, let's get into a cozy state of mind. Here's a few things that will make that happen.

Stripe Rug By Sarah Sherman Samuel

Think about adding a rug in the kitchen. We are doing more cooking than ever, and a little soft texture underfoot will feel great and warm up the room. Even a kitchen can be cozy.

Lulu & Georgia

Sophia Cashmere Cable Throw

Wrap up in cashmere. This luxurious layer for you or your home will be like your favorite sweater all season long. Now marked down by 25%.

Horchow

Loungewear By Sanctuary
Mix and match these at home essentials with your little one. The perfect styles to snuggle in for cozy cool days and nights at home.

Sanctuary Clothing

Sheepskin Wool Throw

Add terrific texture and wonderful warmth wherever you use this. So very soft underfoot or thrown on a chair or bed. Stay with the classic ivory or go with a bold color. See it at Serena and Lily Enjoy 20% off with Code: LOVEHOME

Dog Bed Cover

Even Fred or Fido needs to be cozy at home. These handmade dog bed covers are soft but sturdy...and affordable!

Wren Bird Lane

Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser
This porcelain container uses ultrasonic technology to keep essential oils in their full integrity as they diffuse pure fragrance into the air. The sleek container will elevate your space. Aromatherapy is so good for the soul. 

Amazon

A Spa Experience At Home

Nothing puts me in a cozier state of mind than a warm bubble bath. Serena and Lily has a collection of the most fabulous bath towels that you can only find there. Little details like the Teak Step Stool (in three colors) not only looks sweet, but is practical, too. And to make your bath (or shower) extra special try Beekman 1802's Pure Goat Milk Soap Bars and the Hand and Body Wash makes the best bubbles.

Fabulous Furs Throws & Pillows

You just can't have too many throws. I have three in my main living space, and one is by Fabulous Furs. It's so warm and wonderful, not to mention lined in velvet. Now 25% at 

Neiman Marcus

The Elsa

Meet the Elsa faux fur slipper. Effortlessly bold and incredibly chic. I am sitting with a blanket on my feet as I type. I think I need these.

Apparis

Beeswax Pillar Candles

When it comes to candles, more is more, and that is a good thing. These sculptural candles are really works of art. Available in ten colors.

Food52

Gloria Velvet Joggers

No matter what you call them, these velvety pants are athleisure at its' best. Cozy with a little luxe thrown it. Available in harvest hues at Anthropologie

Himalayan Salt Night Light

A healthy solution for the middle of the night ups and downs. Not only does this light cast a soft glow, it releases negative ions that purifies the air. 

Viva Terra

Botanical Print Pajama

1000% chic in 100% cotton. These jammies are zoom or sofa ready, with a little buttoning up. 

Cynthia Rowley

Iringa Baskets

These organic and handcrafted baskets have been woven by women of Tanzania. Native milulu reeds are used to create these simple shapes. Use them for firewood, throw blankets, towels and more. Shop the collection at 

Sundance. 

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11 Scarves To Keep You Cozy All Season

It's cold already! I needed gloves this weekend, in the Windy City, and the face mask felt warm on my face. It's time to get out the winter gear. If a new coat isn't in the budget this year, add a cozy scarf to punctuate any outfit and stay warm. 

Cashmere Travel Wrap

It doesn't get any more luxe and lovely that these wraps. They come in 26 colors. they are unisex and super long for wrapping any which way.

White and Warren

Fringe Hem Scarf

This is a beautiful bargain buy! Extra long for wearing many ways and less than $20.

Shein

 Spray Dye Woven Scarf

You can almost feel the loveliness of the fabric. It's cashmere, of course, and fabulous!

Shopbop

Men's Soft Knit Winter Scarf

Here's something for the boys. At this price, you can buy him one in every color!

Macy's

Renata Houndstooth Wool Scarf

It's hard to resist a chic check, especially if it is on sale for 60% off.

Reiss

Renata Faux Fur Scarf

I love a good cowl. No wrapping or tying required.  This bold color will brighten any dreary cold day.

Anthropologie

Apparis Luna Scarf
Simply soft and and so so stylish. These loop scarves are made of the softest faux fur. I know, I own one.
Apparis

Leopard-Print Quilted Ciré Scarf

Filled with insulating down feathers for the ultimate in cold weather chic!

Michael Kors

Eyelash Trim Print Cashmere & Silk Wrap

A gauzy 55% cashmere and 45% silk extra large scarf (80"long) is now reduced by $30. Really pretty, don't you think?

Nordstrom

The Row Arden Cashmere Scarf

With a price tag big enough to give you slight sticker shock, this is one fabulous piece. Done in a sumptuous cashmere and wool blend, it can be generously thrown over everything

Nordstrom

Loewe Leather Trimmed Fringe Mohair Scarf

Colorblock chic.  Wrap yourself in colorful softness.  This is so good!

Net-a-Porter  

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Halloween Happiness Delivered!

Halloween is tricky this year. But it does not have to be totally cancelled. Surely we all are missing people in our lives.  It's a scary good time to let them know you care. The witching hour is at hand. So get busy shopping and sending these happy halloween treats.

Witch Hat Apple Sets

Witch please!  And please these will. There's nothing better than a Mrs. Prindable Candy Apple. Perfect for teachers or family members.  Sold in sets of 6 or 12.

Mrs. Prindable's

Pumpkin Rum Bundt Cake 

Doesn't everyone love a bundt cake? Who would turn down a rich moist cake that's loaded with rum? No one I know. A lovely family gift.

Neiman Marcus

Dylan's Candy Chocolate Bars

Some of the best and affordable candy bars you will ever try. I can tell you from first hand experience, they are exceptional. Think, flavors like Milk Chocolate S'mores, Milk Chocolate Red Velvet Bar, Milk Chocolate Potato Chip Bar, Milk Chocolate Bacon Bar and many more. Shop bars at 

Neiman Marcus or Dylan's Candy Bar

Halloween Cupcakes

From Chicago's "More" Bakery, which creates the very best cupcakes. Anyone will just love to sink their fangs into these scary scrumptious treats. Sold only at

Williams Sonoma

Mizu Skull Crest Growler

For the beer lover in your life. They will love using this growler to carry and keep cold their favorite beer.

Nordstrom

Boo-Tique Treats

Totally chic treats for the sophisticated trickster on your list. Swanky sweets like whiskey-spiked bean-to-bar chocolate and Goat Milk Caramels, will life anyone's spirits!

Mouth Foods

Rufflebutts Set
More sweet than spooky, but certainly spirited. Your little pumpkin will be on trend in this stylish set.

Nordstrom

Dipped Oreo Gift Set

Cookie Monsters of all ages will just love these Oreos. I mean who doesn't love them? Now nicely reduced and ready for shipping.

Mrs. Prindable's

Bright lights Shoelaces

A bright idea for lighting up any night of the year.  

HearthSong

Le Gourmet Baking Shortbread Cookies

Baked and shipped straight from the bakery. YUM!
Neiman Marcus

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