Saturdays At Shop This

 

Where have all the colors gone? In Chicago, we haven't seen anything like this photo yet. I am yearning for color, so get ready for all things colorful in this post. This weekend wrap-up of shopping links will save you money and brighten your world.

Sending flowers in the Dallas or Park Cities area of Texas? You need to know about "The Floral Frog." Sarah is a talented  boutique floral designer, and a special friend of mine. Tell her that Deb sent you, and she will take special care of your order.

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French Manicure: Have you seen the new line of Hermes Nail Lacquers? The colors are luscious. And you get a little orange box with the polish!

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Color me happy with 20% savings at Sur La Table. The holidays are coming, I think we all might need a little something. By the way, their cookie and cake mixes are excellent!

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Apparis has a way with color. Shopping even gets brighter with their 25% Friends & Family Sale. Of special interest are their gloves and scarves. The faux fur is quality and oh so cozy. They make great gifts.

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Save 20% on candles, beauty, gifts and more at Anthropologie this weekend. On my radar, the luxurious SLIP Silk Pillowcases. They come in great colors, too. Fabulous Ombre Dyed Cashmere Throw Blankets will add a big dose of color to your home. Wow! These 300+ gifts for kids are on sale and ever so sweet.

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I love to shop Budha Girl for all of the good energy and bright colors. But today it is their "Graphite Collection" that has me excited. Oh the stacks you can create with these bracelets! Very giftable.  Just ask "Ms. Shop This."

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Create a colorful modern space with Jonathan Adler's furniture, decor, and more. Save 20% sitewide this weekend. Sale items are included. I happen to love his $22 notebooks.

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Isn't this Set of  Bottlebrush Decorative Trees the prettiest? Love that shade of Ombre Green! P.S. they are on sale.

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Might you need more napkins for your Thanksgiving table or buffet? Here's a set of four linen napkins in sophisticated colors on sale for a great price! They also ship for free

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Sometimes the best color is no color, especially when it is the softest ivory. Change up your holiday decor this year with this faux but fabulous pampas grass garland. Oh the things you can do with it!

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Get out there and enjoy some colors if you can find them. And don't be afraid to color outside the lines! Life is more fun when you do.

Happy Weekend

XOXOX

Deb

Shop This

 

Foodie Friday: Pasta and Pizza Recipes

Autumn and the arrival of cool weather is the perfect time to to heat up the kitchen with something saucy and sensational. I have a feeling  that "Mr. Shop This" will be looking for some Sunday sauce after reading this recipe roundup. I hope that you find something appetizing, too.

One Pot Spicy Alla Vodka Pizza Pasta

The perfect way to start. This dish is one part pizza and another part pasta. I am sure that it all adds up to deliciousness!

Half Baked Harvest

Fire Roasted Harvest Squash Pasta

The recipe author states that this sauce is "lose-your-mind " good. And I bet it is. With pumpkin, squash, fire roasted tomatoes, sage, allspice, and cream, how could it be bad?

How Sweet Eats

Easy Spinach Artichoke Pizza
The recipe is a creamy cheesy spin on your favorite party dip. It's a white pizza lovers dream.

Broma Bakery

Creamy Salmon Pasta

A simple but impressive dish that is company worthy. Funny, I never thought of creating pasta with salmon. Sounds wonderful!

Foxes Love Lemons

12 Inch Pizza Crust Recipe

Included in this recipe roundup because of the helpful hints. For example, did you realize that you should use bottled spring water when making dough? Click through to learn why,

The Spruce Eats

Don Angie Pinwheel Lasagna
A deconstructed lasagna recipe from New York chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli. Click through to read all about this "Taste of New York."

Williams Sonoma

Truffle Mushroom and Ricotta Pizza

Oh this is up my alley! Truffle oil elevates anything. This recipe combines Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms with ricotta and white truffle oil.  I will take a slice right now please.

La Tourangelle

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

They say this is how to make Carbonara the Italian way. I think I have been doing it wrong forever. One to try!

Gourmet Traveller

                           

Fully Loaded Deep Dish Pizza

My idea of a pizza pie! As you probably know, deep dish was first created in my hometown, Chicago. Must be why I love it so much. This recipe is perfection.

Williams Sonoma

Linguine With Grilled Tuna, Capers and Parsley

This simple Mediterranean inspired dish features complex flavors. Every component is grilled. 

Epicurious

Pesto Pizza with Feta Stuffed Crust

This just might be the most exciting dish of the roundup. I thought the idea of stuffing the crust to be genius. I mean, can you ever have too much cheese? Pesto will take it up several notches.

Half Baked Harvest

Classic Italian Lasagna

Did you know that the original lasagna comes from Bologna, Italy? I did not. And it always featured a creamy bechamel sauce and meat ragu. My last effort at lasagna for company featured the bechamel. I will never make the dish without it again. The sauce elevates it to something very special.

Chatelain

Pasta with Grilled Eggplant, Smoky Tomato Sauce and Basil Walnut Pistou

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This dish is like a garden on your plate. It's  both earthy and healthy. The smoky tomato sauce sounds heavenly. If you no longer are grilling outdoors, grill that eggplant in a grill pan!

Heather Christo

French Onion Pizza

If you love French Onion Soup as much as I do, this pizza is for you. I believe that caramelized onions make almost any dish better. These are cooked for an hour in butter with thyme, bay leaves, sherry wine, and beef stock. Oh my!

The Original Dish

Bucatini Pasta with Burrata & Fried Breadcrumbs

Don't you just want a spoon for that burrata? This is an olive oil based sauce where the seasoning is key. I think it looks fabulous.

The Original Dish

Pumpkin Sausage Sage Pizza

This recipe features some of my favorite fall ingredients. I bet it smells wonderful while it is baking. And that crust!!

Italian Food Forever

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

An easy weeknight dinner that sounds delicious. It's a rich dish which features mushrooms, heavy cream and white wine. How lovely!

Salt and Lavender

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Fall Fashion Trend: Metallics

  According to the catwalk and the Editorialist, "glistening gold, seductive bronze, and go-big-or-go-home-silver will be your rotational color palette for evenings out on the town come fall." I even like a good shiny metallic moment for day. Just don't over do it. The trend is optimistic, which is something we all need right now. These 16 styles are wearable, even if you tend to shy away from shine.

Metallic Coated Ankle Jean

Light up the day or night with these well fitting jeans. A good look for under $100.

Boston Proper

Eloise Chiffon Blouse

What a beautiful top for white or black pants. It comes complete with its' own under slip. Good looking coming and going.

Halston

Proenza Schouler Metallic Dress

A great way to wear the trend quietly. Zigs and zags light up this fabulous knit dress.

Bergdorf Goodman

Ramy Brook Sharese Top

Lightweight satin is a shining example of a metallic trend. Here it dresses up jeans. Or you could easily wear it with black satin pants.

Shopbop

Rebecca Minkoff Megan Tote

Big enough for your busiest days. This metallic gunmetal leather tote is a great look and value.

Rebecca Minkoff

St. John Sequin Knit Midi

Shimmer and shine the night away. Boucle knit is emblazed with metallic sequins and a bit of fringe. Wonderful and expensive, but you can save $275 now through the 22nd. See site for details.

Neiman Marcus

Bow Trim Metallic Gown

How cute is this? It's a body hugging and flattering style with the ruching gathers at the waist. Best part about the look is that it is on sale for under $150!

Ralph Lauren

Foil Sleeve Cashmere Sweater

Sometimes all you need is a touch. The bell sleeves with metallic foil make the statement. Also available in ivory.

Nicole Miller

Schutz Flor Flat

Metallic leather makes a style statement for an unbelievable price. Also available in gold. Either one would be in my cart if they had my size!

Schutz Shoes

Metallic Ankle Sock Set

Fancy feet. Details matter. Fun to wear with a loafer, ballet slipper, or going through TSA.

Banana Republic

Nala Mini Clutch

This bag, like all of Cult Gaia's is really wearable art. The shell shaped silhouette is a showstopper!

Cult Gaia

Eyes To Mesmerize

The first time I saw these pretty pots, I flipped. They really are the best shadows ever. This sparkling champagne shade offers a soft focus to the eyelid. They illuminate and blur. LOVE!

Charlotte Tilbury

Metallic Mimi Blazer

A classic and very classy blazer. The metallic is understated and ever so soft. So good looking!

Reiss

Cassidy Galassia

A little hard to see, but the fabric and leather are certainly metallic. They are one part loafer and one part sneaker. Both parts add up to fabulous. By the way, I have two pairs of Michele's shoes, and they are super comfy!

Michele Lopriore

Gigi New York Ava Clutch

Soft and shiny. My perfect bag. Save $50 now through the 22nd.

Neiman Marcus

Gold Metallic Bonded Pants

Just for fun with a little dose of glam thrown in. Also available in silver.

Cynthia Rowley

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Make It A Haute Halloween

Halloween can be a little more fun, and hopefully safer this year. Why not elevate your spirit-ed cocktail party, devilish dinner party, or chic costume? Here's inspiration for the host, hostess or party girl. These fifteen finds guarantee a haute Halloween!  

MacKenzie - Childs Pumpkins

No one does pumpkin decor better that MC. Find the prettiest pumpkins in the patch on their website.

MacKenzie-Childs

Quilted Vest

A layering piece that goes beyond Halloween. It's super good looking in this color, but also available in three other shades. Runs a touch big. Mr. Shop This loves his. And you can get it with free 2 day delivery via Shop Runner.

Brooks Brothers

Silent D Boots
Saturated color is a trend in fall footwear. This coral is bold and beautiful done in a stretchy faux suede. Under $160

Anthropologie

Kim Seybert Catrina Cocktail Napkins

There is nothing like serving a cocktail on a linen napkin. This set of six are spooky stylish, and would make a great gift for a host.

Bloomingdale's

Guilhermina Ballet Mules

With a slip on silhouette, these bronze beauties are party perfect for Halloween or any day. A stylish shoe to wear hosting  guests. Loving this shiny shade but also available in many more colors. Under $100

Anthropologie

Crystal Net Tights

The height of haute! A twinkling twist on the classic fishnet. These have been sprinkled with Swarovski crystals. Pair them with a little black dress. 

Wolford

Joanna Buchanan Hanging Ornaments

These ornaments are stylishly spooky. Paint some tree branches black, place them in a glass vase and hang them for a chic centerpiece. Evil eyes, creepy crawlers, sparkling spiders and more!

Joanna Buchanan

Rhinestone Jumper

This top can be so many things for Halloween. I would consider it a spider web.  You will wear this after the candy is gone.

Cynthia Rowley

Slate Boards

Serve up your candy apples with tree twigs in them. Then display the apples on a dark slate board. The perfect presentation for apples or cheese.

Crate and Barrel

Black Pumpkins

When orange just doesn't fit into your decor scheme, enter the little black pumpkin. It's on sale and oh so good for decking your halls with a sophisticated flair. Add gold for some ghoulish glam.

Michael's

Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Wall Plate 

A Fornasetti Plate, tray, or candle is a chic addition to any haute home. On Halloween they are the perfect backdrop to your haunted decor. See the entire collection at

Amara

Coupe Glass Set

Toast to the holiday with these very chic champagne glasses. The color is so seasonal!

Anthropologie

Ben Amun's Crystal Spider Pin

Creepy chic. 

Neiman Marcus

Silk Bow Skirt

A haute look for Halloween. Fun for the occasion  and very wearable beyond the 31st.

Cynthia Rowley

Markham and Fritz Brain Food

This is chocolate wizardry. It's a grown up treat that's also a super food with body benefits. Organic and delicious.

Mouth Foods

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