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The Best Spinach Dip Ever

I am going to a Christmas party and want to bring a really good appetizer that will be a crowd pleaser…I found this recipe and am dying to try it.  I know that spinach dip is a dime a dozen but this is suppose to be the best EVER!!!!  I love the idea that you serve it in a bread round and use the bread for dipping!!!  Bon Appetit!!!

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1 cup mayonnaise
1 container sour cream
1 package dry leek soup mix
1 can water chestnuts drained and chopped
1/2 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 loaf round sourdough bread


In a medium bowl mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry leek soup mix, water chestnuts, and chopped spinach.  Chill in the refrigerator 6 hours or overnight.


Remove the top and interior of the sourdough bread.  Fill with the mayonnaise mixture.  Tear removed bread chunks into pieces for dipping.
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Theres one other thing I want to share with you…..at my Health Club (more on that later) the girl that runs the healthy cafe makes the most amazing smoothies, salads and snacks.  Today she was serving a Candy Cane smoothie..YUMMMMM….Here are the ingredients in case you want to try it at home.  



– your choice of milk
– candy cane (put in ziplock plastic bag, seal and smash outside of bag until you have little pieces).
– peppermint extract
-Vanilla Protein Powder
Mix all in a blender  until smooth.

Gift Guide For Your Bestie

Our last gift guide is one for your bestie.  I am always searching for gifts for my awesome besties, fabulous book club ladies, and generous sponsors.  I think I have nailed it this year.  There are so many great things, it was hard to narrow it down.  I absolutely love the chevron fur vest.  It is such a great price.  I brought it to a blogger gift swap last week and it was a HIT!!!  Lots of stealing went on.  However, you can never go wrong with hoop earrings and rose gold are so popular now.  But the Laundress Products are hands down the most amazing things you will ever give or receive this season.  The Laundress Ladies know their stuff.  From their Signature Detergent to their wool and cashmere care set, and everything in between, you will be in awe.

Gift Guide For Your Bestie

Gift Guide For Your Bestie by nslifestyles featuring Jonathan Adler

My other absolute favorite gift to give is Beauty Counter Charcoal Cleansing Bar and Charcoal Mask.  You can order these exclusively through our Beauty Counter Sponsor, Susan Mahr at semaher@optonline.net

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I also LOVE giving books..this fabulous selection is waiting to be wrapped to be sent off to the perfect recipients.

H Halston long top
lordandtaylor.com

Ted Baker handbags tote
$57 – johnlewis.com

Pori rose earrings
overstock.com

Linda Richards pompom hat
Lola NY
http://www.lolany.com
Glove
jmclaughlin.com

TanTowel sun care
southmoonunder.com

Nail polish
orchardmile.com

Chanel nail polish
$23 – selfridges.com

Jonathan Adler serveware
neimanmarcus.com

Gift Guide For Teens

There is a lot of girl power in our house.  When it comes to the Holidays and Birthdays is it so hard to find something really special for our little ladies.  But, I think I hit the jackpot here in terms of gifts for teen girls.  I have been listening to my own girls and their friends and here are some great ideas.  I love the J Crew Pink faux fur jacket.  I have seen it in person and it is so cute.  Adidas continue to be a huge hit and I love this iridescent color way.  The novelty charging banks have to be my favorite.  The unicorn is adorable and you cannot go wrong with the Macaron making kit…such a fun idea!!!

Gift Guide For Teens

Gift Guide For Teens by nslifestyles featuring grey throw pillows

Any thing Kardasian is still going strong…These Kyle lip kits are pretty cool, I must admit, and chokers are still all the rage (this set is from Zara)

J Crew blazer jacket
$500 – net-a-porter.com

Puma sport shoes
puma.com

Kate spade jewelry
macys.com

J.Crew crystal earrings
factory.jcrew.com

UGG glove
zappos.com

Tory Burch perfume fragrance
bloomingdales.com

Eyebrow kit
$57 – debenhams.com

Book Club Monday

I have complied a bunch of books that would make great gifts this holiday season.  I love the blog, The Coveteur .  It is a look inside many fashionable people’s closet.  They have just published their first book and it is incredible.  I also love the Laduree guide to Paris and how can any one resist the beautiful Slims Aarons photographs “Women”.

Book Club Monday

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Weekend Real Estate Stalking

One of my favorite things to do during the Holidays is to drive around at night and look at all the amazing light displays.  For years, my mom. sister and I would do it almost every night!!!!  We knew all the best streets to go to.  We love it so much.  It is one of the things I miss the most about not having my family live near me during the holidays.  But don’t worry, I make up for it with my son and daughters and their friends.  I am definitely  going to venture out to a new neighborhood this December and visit some houses I have never seen before .  The house in the last photo has won awards, YES AWARDS and was voted the house with the best light display in New York.  Lucky for me it is on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx.  Check it out in all its glory HERE.  This year I am there.  In the meanwhile, tonight I am taking you on our own light tour.  Bon Weekend!!!!

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The Pelham Parkway House
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Fashionable Friend Friday

A couple of weeks ago I was invited by Lord & Taylor to preview the H Halston line and meet the Fashion Director Cameron Silver, this week’s Fashionable Friend Friday.  I already knew of Cameron because I am obsessed with his amazing vintage clothing and accessory store Decades, in LA, which I have spent many hours both in the store and browsing online.  He also starred in Bravo’s series Dukes of Melrose.  Cameron is a vintage expert but most especially everything Halston.   I LOVED meeting Cameron.  He was as amazing as all the celebrities he has dressed over the years.  We talked of our mutual love of the new Gucci line and he helped me style a fur leopard jacket, with some incredible H Halston pieces.  He told me that H Halston will be debuting new items each week, all year long.  It is sold exclusively through Lord & Taylor, both in store and online.  This is definitely a line to watch!!!!   Additionally, I have teamed up with L&T and H Halston to bring you a chic H Halston pouch.  Go to the NS Lifestyles Blog page to enter!!!