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Monthly Archives: November 2019

Too Cool Christmas Gifts

World’s Away has always been one of my favorite home decor companies.  I love everything that they make.  I have bought many of their pieces over the years.  However, their collection of vintage Hollywood frame photographs is brilliant and may be my favorite.  I love the mirrored frames.  What an incredible Christmas gift.  I just ordered one for my dad for his bar and I have the Rat Pack in my powder room.  I originally saw it at my friend Julie’s house.  And I was dying over it.  My sister gave it to me for Christmas a last year.   To see the entire World’s Away collection, click CLICK HERE.  For more information or to order email me!!

Book Club Monday

Do you have a cookie exchange coming up?  Are you planning on baking a ton this Holiday season?  Do you like to give cookies as gifts?  A friend introduced me to the book The Cookie Collection and it is awesome. 

Introducing the ultimate ode to cookies, featuring over 100 cookie recipes every home baker should have in their collection.
Become a cookie connoisseur with a variety of flavors and cookie styles. From buttercream-filled sandwich cookies and berry-studded sugar cookies for summer to gingerbread and shortbread primed for the winter holidays, these recipes will see you through every season. Find all your chocolate chip-stuffed and caramel-filled favorites. With both classics and contemporary crowd-pleasers, this is the collection you’ll turn to time and time again. No matter the occasion, we’ve got you covered with cookies.


For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.  This also makes a wonderful gift for all of the bakers in your lives!!!!


Gift Guide For Her

I decided to give you a gift guide for HER early this year….I cannot believe Thanksgiving is so close…I hope these guides are helping you get a jump on your shopping..I am still so far behind…..but these items are def getting me on my way!!!!


Loving these pearl hoops!!!!


Every time I wear these earrings I get a ton of compliments..I am so glad I found them again..they are so light and are really statements!!!!!


Loving these Chloe aviators!!!!!


This Tom Ford makeup palette is perfection!!!


This is the best price I have seen so far for the Dyson hairdryer!!!!!


Last year’s best selling “Amazon” jacket is back..its on Oprah’s list and comes in some great new colors!!!!


The best chocolates come in the cutest tin!!!


I saw a similar skirt at Anthropologie…this would make a great holiday outfit…with a festive sweater!!!


Anyone could use a statement ring in their stocking….


Everyone LOVES these pajamas!!!!


And such a cute cover up……


These are the cutest boots and they are selling fast!!!


How cute is this furry bluetooth speaker?

I was recently introduced to Sunshine and Glitter products..they are amazing for teens and tweens and I am going to bring the glitter sunscreen with me to Miami next month!!!! Everyone is getting a bottle in their stockings!!!!



Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Here is another Thanksgiving side that I’ve been waiting to share with you…I have never served corn at our Thanksgiving dinner..which really makes no sense to me since it was probably a staple at the first Thanksgiving…And then I found this recipe on Pinterest.  I have to make it…It sounds right up my ally…quick and easy AND made in the slow cooker….Bon Appetit…

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adapted from Gimme some oven

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 (15-ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained (or 2 pounds frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed and drained)
  • 1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese, diced
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, diced
  • optional: 1 tablespoon honey or sugar, if you would like an extra hint of sweetness
  • fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
  1. Combine ingredients. Combine corn, cream cheese, milk, butter, honey (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper in the bowl of a small slow cooker.  Stir briefly to combine.
  2. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours*, until the cream cheese and butter are melted.  (I recommend checking the corn every 30-45 minutes or so to give it a stir and ensure that it does not accidentally burn.)
  3. Stir and season. Stir the mixture until combined.  Then taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Serve.  Serve warm and enjoy!

*****   Keep an eye on this so that it does not accidentally burn because of the cream…..


Party Dressing with the Anthropologie 40% Sale

Anthropologie is having a great sale….up to 40% off on over 100 styles…I shared some of my favorite holiday dressing up outfits with you..some are part of the sale, some are not but I think you will really like everything and will  look around and find even more great things..the site is full…I barely touched the surface for you…but I have been asked a lot about outfits for holiday events…sooooo happy shopping!!!



















Sprucing Up Your Mantle

Last week a reader from Chicago emailed me that she wanted some tips to update her mantle.  She was feeling it looked a little dated and needed some sprucing.  I found the diagram below from Magnolia home outlining somethings you can add to your mantle for a updated look.  First you start with an anchor (like a mirror or photo) and build around it with features such as height, symmetry and natural elements!  See below for some of my favorite looks:

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