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Home Goods Round Up

I have owed you a Home Goods Round Up for ages now!!  I promise to be better now that the holidays are almost here (YIKES).  I have to say its been a while since I visited our local Home Goods and OMG!!!!!  They have totally upped their game!!!!  The quality of items were incredible.  So many of the pieces there I have seen in high end design stores.  All of the merchandise was found in the Port Chester location on Tuesday!!!  Happy Shopping!!!!

There were tons of coveted Blue Willow Plates!!  I am thinking of a blue and white Thanksgiving this year…How I would love to use these!!!!
I have seen this china design all over kitchens on instagram and other blogs lately!!!  I could not believe they had these there and they also had a few of the mugs as well!!!!

The accent pillows were amazing…

Found this incredible African Juju hat wall hanging!!

This has to be on of the my favorite things I have ever seen at Home Goods…a recycling egg.  There are three sections to throw your cans, bottles etc.  It is so cool looking.  I’d love it for my kitchen!!!

Here are two beautiful ottomans…both of the tops come off to reveal storage space…I really had a hard time leaving the faux fur one there…I really could use it in my front hall for stray shoes left by the stairs!!!!!!!!

I love these storage baskets for a kids room or playroom!!!

This poof was amazing….double the size of ones I usually see!!!
This artwork was beautiful in person.  I definitely could see it in a family room or beach house!!!


How incredible is this bulletin board…Great for a kitchen desk set up!!!  So Chic!!

This wool blend rug is gorgeous!!!!

I had to stop and look at these beautiful agate candle holders.  They would look great on a book shelf.

The absolute perfect bedroom chest!!


LOVE, LOVE these accent stools…I really should have brought the gold one home for my family room!!!!

These nesting tables are to die for!!!  I wish I had a place for them especially for the lucite leg one!!!!

How cute is this doll pram!!!!??????


Fall Outfit Ideas

Here is some amazing outfit ideas for this fall.  
I am still loving the ruffle sleeve look and I think 
a ruffle sleeve blazer is definitely in order.  I have 
been mixing prints as well, especially anything 
with leopard.  My rule is anything works with leopard!!!!  
I also have been rotating a black floral dress with lots 
of ruffles.  Of course, I cannot forget the tassel 
earrings.  I found some great ones in fall colors to 
rotate with these outfits as well.  Stay tuned…
post to follow!!!!

Fall Outfit Ideas

Anna Sui white boho dress
$150 – veryexclusive.co.uk

Ann Taylor flared dress
anntaylor.com

Gucci floral shirt
$1,160 – net-a-porter.com

W118 by Walter Baker blazer jacket
$160 – theoutnet.com

Frame cropped jeans
farfetch.com

Gucci leather shoes
matchesfashion.com

Gucci suede shoes
neimanmarcus.com

Valentino white purse
therealreal.com

Gucci beaded jewelry
$345 – net-a-porter.com

Misa red earrings
$96 – shopbop.com

Show Score Broadway Fall Season Kick Off Party

Last Monday night I went to our Sponsor Show Score’s Broadway Fall Season Kick Off Party at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant.  Show Score is an amazing resource for Broadway Lovers:

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Also Show Score is giving NS Lifestyles readers complimentary access to the Sardi’s restaurant tour.  See more information about the tour HERE and use the code KO8JQKKW when booking!















Mark’s Quality Meats & Gourmet Seafood

This summer in the Hamptons, I went to the nicest BBQ.  The food was incredible.  The hostess told me she uses Mark’s Quality Meats and Seafood home delivery service for EVERYTHING.  Mark Siegel is the owner and he has been delivering his flash frozen fresh meats and seafood all around the greater New York and Connecticut areas for year.  The meat is prime and aged, grass fed, antibiotic and hormone free.  I have to say it is the best I have ever had.  The most fabulous part is that you order just want you need.  NO CONTRACTS.  Just email Mark he will give you the week’s market price and deliver your order right to your door, along with a free gift.  I have tried the Salmon, Filets and Ribs so far.  I am amazed at the quality!!!!…butcher quality meats at market prices and dropped off to your home, as you need, to boot!!!   To join Marks loyal fan base, check out his website HERE. And  you can email Mark directly with any questions, HERE.

Feeding the College Crowd

I cannot believe next weekend is Columbus Day weekend.  Wasn’t it just the 4th of July?  My son will be coming home with a few friends so we are going to have a full house of hungry boys!!!  I am sure they will be out most of the time but I do need to start planning some crowd pleasing meals.  I found two awesome recipes online that I wanted to share with you, Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Burritos and Smores Dip.  I know both will be perfect for the group I will be feeding!!!!  I am sure your family will LOVE these go to recipes too and they will become household favorites..I promise!!….Bon Appetit!!!!!




Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Burritos
adapted from gimmiesomeoven.com

Put chicken breasts in a your slow cooker (approx. 2 lbs or 4 large cutlets) and cover with a jar of salsa (I use mild but if you should use your favorite). Stir until chicken is covered.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours
When chicken is done, shred it with a fork and toss with remaining salsa and juices until well mixed.

Put the shredded chicken on a tortilla (or this Gluten Free Option) and add guacamole, beans, rice, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, what ever you like and fold to form a burrito.

Incredible Smores Dip
adapted from Texas Tabletop

image texasfarmbureau.com

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup of mini marshmallows
Graham crackers (or this Gluten Free Option)
, fruit, whatever you like for dipping

In a glass pie plate combine the chocolate chips and condensed milk
Place the pie plate in the microwave and stir until combined and heated through
Toast under the broiler WATCH CLOSELY SO IT DOES NOT BURN
Let cool for a few minutes and serve.



Anthropologie

Anthropologie is one of my favorite places.  It is my go to when I am looking for something stylish with a bohemian twist.  Whether it be clothing, accessories or home decor.  I always leave with a special unique find.  Recently I went to their “dream” store in Westport, Ct where I found multiple floors full of adorable clothes, a beauty boutique (the face masks are incredible..the rose petal one was our fav), full scale room vignettes, a shoe salon and a full service bridal boutique!!!!!!  As for me, I left with 2 adorable dresses for the fall without breaking the bank and OMG!!!! they are so amazing!!!  I was also so impressed with the handmade local artist jewelry selection and adorable embellished flats!!!!  See for yourself!!!!!