Beyond The House Dress

When was the last time you wore a dress? I can't remember, it's been that long.  Thanks to the pandemic and those wonderful Golden Girls, house dresses were a "thing" for the last year or so.  The country is opening up. It's time to go beyond that look.  Here are 14 dresses that all have one thing in common....ease. But more than that, they look right working from home or casually out and about. Try one on for size. 

Caroline Tiered Maxi Dress

Ever so pretty, and perfect for sunny days ahead. The hat is sold separately, but a must have, I think.  Under $200.

Anthropologie

Guilia Dress

Simple perfection. You could wear this dress anywhere. Just change out the shoes. Also available in black.

Staud Clothing   or Shopbop

Maeve Sally Tunic Dress

Flouncy and playful, this easy breezy dress can be paired with sandals, sneakers, or a lady-like loafer. Chic and casual in cotton.

Anthropologie

Alexis Fortunia Dress
A pretty print makes this dress garden party gorgeous. It's washable, so go ahead and wear it in your own garden. 

Shopbop

Channing Polo Midi

There's nothing too new about a polo shirt dress, unless it is a midi with slits.  The Channing features a sporty vibe in the best cerulean  blue/green. You can find those French Sole slides (they remind me of Hermes) HERE.

Tuckernuck

Three Dots Twist Midi

This brand makes extremely comfortable clothing.  It's less than $130, plus take and extra 25% off, during the Friends & Family event.

Bloomingdale's

Cut Out Shoulder Dress

Perhaps the hippest dress in the edit. I love it, even if it is navy. The price is right, too. Less than $120

Cos Stores

Heirloom Indigo Dress

Made from organic cotton with a boho vibe. Perfect from the bedroom to 

the bistro.

Emerson Fry

Cozy Cotton Silk Dress
A polished piece that never could look frumpy. Wear it for WFH or home schooling. Take it outside for drinks on the deck. It's perfect!

Lunya

Embroidered Midi

Labeled a maxi, but looks a bit shorter to me. Whatever the length, it really is lovely. The sleeves are sensational, and it even has pockets. A really good look to wear at home or out and about.

Free People

Veronica Beard Roksanda Dress

Pre-order this fab find. Love the handkerchief hem and the color is the juiciest! It can be 

worn anywhere.

Bergdorf Goodman 

Roma Lace Trim Dress
A high low swing dress is so easy to wear. The Roma is easy with delicious details.

Cynthia Rowley

Ponte T-Shirt Dress

A new take on a Tee. This style is figure flattering with four way stretch.

Natori

High Low Maxi

A great dress no matter what your size. It is available in XXS - 3X. It's chic in all cotton. Less than $100 with Code: GOSPRING

J Crew

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Step Into Spring: Flat Out Chic

Saturdays At Shop This

Wishing a very Happy Passover to those who celebrate the holiday. I love it when the universe aligns two important holidays like Easter and Passover. It's a nice way for the world to come together over food and family. Today's Weekend Wrap Up is filled with sales, beauty buys, and more.

Bloomingdale's Beauty: Take $20 off $150 beauty, skincare, and fragrance purchases. Nice time to stock up. Also they are offering tons of gifts with purchases. Click here to see what's offered.

Are you doing any spring cleaning at home, or switching out your closets? If so, you might learn something from The Laundress Clean blog. This week's post "Washing Silk At Home," was 

especially helpful.

Tory Burch is having a Spring Shopping Event. Take 25% off $200 and 30% off $500 orders!  While you are on her website, you'll want to read her take on Fall/Winter 2021 Fashion. It's all inspired by New York! 

Garden Party: One of the prettiest spring edits I have seen is at Bergdorf's.  Over 200 head to toe styles, make it easy to put together a lovely look for your next outdoor event.

Add a "Pop of Color" to your life! Just discovered this fabulous Etsy shop called "Pop of Color. It's a great source for designer pillow covers." Featuring Schumacher, Quadrille, Lee Jofa, Scalamandre, Brunschwig Fils, Kravet and many more designer fabrics. You'll find something. I am sure of it. 

If you are a Kiehl's devotee or always wanted to try it, you are in luck! Save 25% this weekend. No code needed.

One of my fave home decor stores, Alchemy Fine Home is having their Friends & Family sale event this weekend. Spend $100 (easy to do ) and save 25%. 

Entertaining for Easter? Learn how to fold a Bunny Napkin at Williams Sonoma. It's too cute. Click HERE and scroll down for the video.

The Bloomingdale's Friends & Family sale is still going on. I am looking for new spring face masks. Happy to say that my favorite Slip silk masks are now 25% off. They have pleats and a nose wire. Very well made. I have the black and the grey leopard. Now I am ordering the pink. 

Beekman 1802 is offering Free Shipping this weekend. My favorite products are the wipes, the bar soaps, and the hand and body wash. But if you are outside a good deal, you must try the natural bug spray. It really works without the toxic chemicals. And they are always out of it in the warmer months.

XOXOX

Deb

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Foodie Friday: Easter Brunch Bites

Easter Brunch ~ it's an annual event that so many look forward to each year. Last Easter, most of us just could not go out. Happily, this year, with the world opening up a bit, will be different. If you prefer to stay home, like us, this roundup of 18 recipes are all celebration worthy. Cheers!

Dogwood Punch

Sparkling rose, strawberry lemonade, grenadine, lemons, and strawberries create the prettiest punch. This is how you toast spring and Easter Sunday.

Country Living

Smoked Salmon Board

This brunch worthy board plays well for Passover or Easter! The color is

 the thing.

What's Gabby Cooking

Strawberries & Cream Overnight French Toast

Said to be the easiest recipe ever. It begins with wonderful brioche bread, and ends with a whole bean vanilla whipped cream. Perfect!

Sally's Baking Addiction

Everything Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

Life is just too short to make boring deviled eggs. These are anything but that! This recipe is so beautiful for brunch.

How Sweet Eats

Meyer Lemon Chamomile Suzette Crepes with Greek Yogurt

I think that I have found my favorite recipe of this roundup. Of course it is from the one and only.....

Half Baked Harvest

Mixed Berry Berry Bruschetta With Whipped Yogurt Spread

Why just serve toast when you can make up a platter of these? Fruit is always nice to serve. Mix it up a bit for Easter.

The Modern Proper

Lemon Jelly Donuts

This is a super easy recipe, that would make an awesome activity for the kids at brunch. That filling? It is lemon pie filling. 

Pint Sized Baker

Lobster Mac and Cheese

A perfect companion for a baked ham. Or it could easily stand on its' own.  This recipe is creamy, cheesy, and decadent. Very festive!

Grandbaby-Cakes

Amazing Glazed Ham
I am not the biggest fan of ham, but I could see myself picking this ham to death. It really looks scrumptous. The recipe comes from the Ree Drummond. The good news is that it starts with a fully cooked spiral ham. It cooks for a long time, and that is how you get that sensational  looking crust!

Food Network

Hasselback Scalloped Potatoes

How gorgeous is this dish?These potatoes have been stacked with style and Gruyère and Parmigiano cheeses, heavy cream and pancetta. 

What's Gaby Cooking

Grilled Lamb Lollipops

This dish screams Spring to me. The bone makes sure that they are tender and juicy. The green dish is sweet pea dip. How delish. It all makes a

 pretty platter. 

Sprinkles and Sprouts

Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

These aren't just any potatoes. They have been crisped with chili garlic oil and fresh herbs. Also the potatoes are cooked on a sheet pan with bacon! 

So it's rather no fuss, but oh so good.

Half Baked Harvest

Coconut Coffee Cake
Eat cake for breakfast? kate Spade says we should. This looks like such a treat for breakfast or brunch. There's coconut in the cake and on it. It's topped off with even more coconut in the glaze. A very easy cake to serve to a crowd.

How Sweet Eats

Make Ahead Spring Bread Pudding

This beautiful bread pudding is made in individual gratin dishes, so it cooks up really quickly. The recipe calls for morel mushrooms. YUM!

Williams Sonoma

Banana Bread Griddle Cakes Caramelized Bananas and Walnuts

Gluten Free & Vegan

Just give me this stack, and no one gets hurt! My oh my, do these look good. The added bonus is that these won't hurt a touchy tummy.

Heather Christo

Eggs Benedict Strata

What a clever recipe! Actual Eggs Benedict would be very difficult to make at the last minute for company. At least I wouldn't try it. You put it all together the night before. 

The Pioneer Woman

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake is a must have at any Easter meal. Make it into chic little cupcakes and it will always be a winner.

Cooking Classy

Carrot Mimosa
Unexpected and oh so appropriate!

Town & Country Magazine

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Easter & Passover Celebrations At Home

Sending Easter Love: Gifts In Good Taste

Sending love becomes even more important during these Covid holidays.  And here we are nine days away from Easter.  I have a little love to send to some bunnies in their NYC hutch. What about you? This edit of sweet treats, fabulous florals, and the best baskets will delight all of your peeps!

Beatrix Potter Large Personalized Basket

Some bunny will just love you for this precious present! Please know that the cut off time for monogramming is Sunday March 28th.

Williams Sonoma

Beaded Sparkling Egg

Having an Easter Egg Hunt? Here's your grand prize golden egg. It's a special keepsake that's filled with yummy solid chocolate eggs.

Godiva

The Beatrix

Urban Stems offers the loveliest "modern" flowers and arrangements. The orchids will last with tender loving care, those Neuhaus Chocolates come with no promises. The perfect Easter gift.

Urban Stems

Easter Speckled Easter Cake

You'll only find this colorful confection at Williams Sonoma. Created by the bakers at We Take The Cake, it's a spectacular finale to Easter or any special spring meal.

Williams Sonoma

Easter Bunny Shortbread Cookies
Who can resist a cookie all dressed up for Easter? These are adorable, but more importantly, delicious. I have had them before. Both big and little kids will want a bite.

Neiman Marcus

Small Batch Easter Treats

My future son in law has gifted us with a bountiful box from here. The idea is that you create your own, filled with whatever you know the recipient loves.  Think Carrot Cake Marshmallows, Charred Grapefruit Tonic, Blackberry Mulled Merlot Jam, and so much more. It is a fun idea for gifting, and even more joyful to receive.

Mouth Foods

Fresh Mix Tulip Bunch
This beautiful bunch of approximately 50 tulips will decorate your own dining table for Easter or the day of a friend. I think that you always get more for your money with loose flowers, than arranged. Love all of the punchy colors.

Shop Terrain

Mini Damask Bunny Cakes

This festive foursome could not be any sweeter. You receive all four flavors, red velvet, chocolate, coconut, and golden butter. The perfect dessert for a small celebration.

Williams Sonoma

Olli Ella Baskets

You couldn't find a better looking or made, Easter basket. Order today and fill it yourself. 

The Tot

Mrs. Prindable's Spring 10 Apple Set

I cannot tell you enough what a wonderful value this is! I have purchased their seasonal specials many times. It's a fabulous family gift. Plus they come individually wrapped with gift tags. Darling for Easter baskets, too. Ships for free.

QVC

See's Candies Treats

Safe to say that anything from See's brings back memories of travels with family. Their first shop opened in Los Angeles in 1921. Their Easter treats are the tastiest for filling baskets.

See's Candies

Silk Dyed Easter Egg Kit

I am so intrigued by this kit! What a great idea for both creative kids and adults. These eggs are really spectacular and ever so artistic. If interested, click thru and watch the video. You'll get it.

Etsy

Personalized Easter Treats Package

Wonderful for the entire family. It's chock full of gourmet treats.

Harry & David

Allen Brother's Veal Shanks

Did you know that Saks now carries Allen Brother's meats and seafoods? And best yet, the shipping direct from Allen Brothers is free. Send dinner to loved ones, or to yourself! Osso Buco anyone?

Saks

Cheesecake Factory Salted Caramel

Cheesecake 

Doesn't cheesecake just scream Easter? We love Salted Caramel, but the six other flavors are also yummy!  You can't beat the Cheesecake Factory.

Harry & David

The Ultimate Easter Egg

Created by world famous chocolatier, Pascal Caffet. The crisp and crunchy thick shell is made from 70% dark chocolate of Venezuela and Madagascar origins. Inside you'll find hazelnut praline.

Oh Yum! Meant to be shared.

ZChocolate

Smithfield Spiral Ham

Have you had one of these? They really are great. At QVC you have your choice of glazes and the hams ship for free. It's a delicious deal.

QVC

Belgian Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These sweet strawberries come directly from The Chocolate Covered Company. Could they be any prettier? I think the express shipping charge is reasonable. You pick the delivery date.

Bergdorf Goodman

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