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Home Goods Round Up!!!!

I went yesterday to the Port Chester Home Goods, not once but twice.  I needed to go home edit my photos and then go back to take more.  The store was jam packed..Honestly it was probably one of the best selections I have seen for gifts, holiday decor and decorative items.  I am in a Home Goods haze but happy for sure!!!!!   Here are some of the things I found!!!!  Good Luck Shopping and drop me a note letting me know what you found!!!

Please someone go and buy this skier wine cooler..so perfect for ski lovers or for a ski house!!!  Now I feel like I should have bought it…its soooo unique.

These silver nutcrackers were gorgeous!!!

Loved this appetizer dish and mercury glass string lights!!!  When I went back I found a matching tray for the holly dish…SCORE!!!

Also love this Ralph Lauren desk lamp..so chic!!!!  Please someone..don’t leave it there!!!

There were some amazing modern pieces of art!!!

These lighted flocked trees are perfection!!!!

More metallic nutcrackers….different sizes!

These beaded salad bowls would make a great gift for the person who likes to entertain!!!

This Christmas cheese dome is adorable!!!

I also love the holiday cutting boards….great grab bag gift!!!  They were selling fast!!!

There were glitter reindeer galore!!! And these were such a great large size.

I was dying over these fur cozie mugs…I’m sad I left them there!!!

How incredible is this large orb candle holder?

Who wouldn’t love a huge chocolate Santa under the tree!!!????

This marble tiered stand would look great in a kitchen with marble countertops!!!!

How adorable are these woodland reindeer?

I fell in love with these mirrored boxes!!!
How awesome would these vintage snow shoes look in a ski house or even in a mud room!!!??

Love these mugs and dessert dishes…

How awesome is the Rachel Zoe faux fur blanket?!!???  I might go back….

These dog ornaments are fab!!!!

More ski house finds!!!

They had a really great collection of Christmas stockings!!! This photo does not do them justice!!!

I saw these aluminum Angels on instagram last year..They were selling them like crazy at Round Top in Texas..I cannot believe they had one at Home Goods!!!!

More of the metallic Nutcracker statues.  I keep thinking of them for my piano.

More cool modern art!!!

More large glitter reindeer!!!

This platter is the greatest…It would def become an heirloom!!!

Run don’t walk for these gold glasses!!!  At $3.99 each how can you resist…perfect for a Holiday bar cart!!!

Also these pasta bowls are a must buy too!!!!

Hostess Gifts Galore

It’s that time of year when you need gifts for the hostess…..I have brought flowers or wine in the past but I do try to find something that I hope the hostess will have from year to year when she entertains…here are some of my favorite picks!!!  Bon Weekend!!!!

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Hands Down the best gift….this does not need to be planted or even watered…all you have to do is just watch it bloom….I’ve ordered a bunch of these!!!!


These stockings are fabulous!!!!!!


I love this mixing bowl set and…..


This to fill it!!!!!!


This entertainment set is so special…and makes a great presentation…


This serving plate is gorgeous!!!!! Perfect with Christmas cookies!!!!


Love the look of this set of votives..I might need to get these for me!!!!


I had given these out a few years ago, and I still hear how much they are loved….


I think I’ll give some cheese spreaders this year too!!!!


You cannot go wrong with a set of holiday appetizer plates!


These are so cute too…..


These decorative napkins would look good on any table!!!!!






Spinach Mozzarella Chicken Casserole

Today is my dad’s birthday and we are going to celebrate over the weekend but I really wanted to make him something really good for dinner tonight.  I found this recipe on Pinterest a while ago and decided to try it (they say it is good for picky eaters)…It’s so easy (my speciality) and really really good…I highly recommend it!!

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut horizontally
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cup spinach, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded



The marinade:

1. Add olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a Ziplok bag along with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Seal the bag and shake until mixed. Add the chicken breasts, seal, and massage so the chicken is covered in the marinade, set aside for 10-15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF (200°C).
2. Quickly wilt the spinach in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, set aside.
3. Arrange chicken breasts drained from the marinade in a baking dish. Spread the softened cream cheese over the chicken and lay spinach on top of the cream cheese. Finally, sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
4. Bake the chicken casserole for 20-30 minutes. Chicken is done when cooked through to an internal temperature of 165˚F (75°C). Serve warm with a side of cauliflower rice, or baked veggies. Enjoy!

Decorating for Christmas with Garland

Ever since last Christmas, I have gone garland crazy.  I added garland, around my front door, on my mantle, in my kitchen and up my staircase.  Here are some of the photos I used for inspiration, because there is always room for one more!!!  Happy Decorating!!!!

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The Prom on Broadway……a perfect gift for Christmas

Are you looking for a new play to give as a Christmas gift for your teens, college age child, or a feel show for your family?  The Prom on broadway is the next big hit from the geneses of Mean Girls, Aladdin, Elf, The Book of Mormon and MORE!!!  We have tickets for The Prom on Broadway, on Sunday, January 13th at 3:00.  The orchestra seats are $140 each.  Please Email me to save your spot.  Flyers will be available for you to wrap under the tree!!!

What happens when four stars leave the bright lights of Broadway and take leading roles in a small-town controversy making national headlines? Big drama. Bigger laughs. And the biggest musical showstoppers in years! You’ll agree with Variety, The Prom is “musical comedy heaven!”

Here is the REVIEW from the New York Times…..

And a clip of the show that was preformed at the Thanksgiving Day Parade….

Book Club Monday

Are you gearing up for Holiday cookie exchanges?  Both of my girls have them next week.  That means that 4 dozen plus cookies will be coming out of our kitchen.  And, it might take us a few days because we need to practice, no body wants an ugly cookie!!!!! I recently saw a recipe for Christmas Cracker Stackers (which someone told me was the best cookie they ever had BTW!!!!)…from the book Out Of The Box Holiday Baking by blogger Hayley Parker.  This book is now on my list for all my fam and friends who love to bake, esp. easy baking, including my own daughter!!!  Here is the summary…every recipe looks amazing…you have to check it out…..

By starting with cake or brownie mixes, ready-made dough and crusts, and other make- it- simple head starts, Hayley Parker makes holiday baking a breeze. She transforms everyday ingredients into one- of- a- kind desserts and puts new twists on flavors like spicy gingerbread, cool peppermint, and creamy eggnog. Here are candies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, bars, and more, including: 

  • White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
  • Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
  • Eggnog Pie
  • Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

From the blogger who makes “even novice bakers feel like pros” (POPSUGAR), these sweet treats are perfect for holiday gift-giving, parties, and unexpected guests―even Santa will be impressed! – Amazon.com


For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.

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