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Last Minute Thanksgiving Needs

With only two days left until Thanksgiving, perhaps you still need to do a little sprucing to prepare for your guests.  If so, then Target is the place for you.  They have some great choices to quickly enhance your home decor, without breaking the bank.  So when you need to run out for that last minute stick of butter or can of pumpkin, swing by Target and check out some of their new selections.  See you there!!!

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Yesterday, at the last minute, my mom, my girls, my friend Maura and her two girls and my daughter’ friend from school went to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.  My mom had not been for years and was really excited to see it again.  Needless to say, the show never disappoints.  It was so beautiful and the Rockettes were as amazing as ever.  One of our favorite parts was the beautiful nativity.  What a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.  For buy one get one free tickets, click HERE.

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Fashionable Friend Friday

This week’s Fashionable Friend Friday is someone with great vision. He seamlessly turned a tired home into something stunning, and I had to share it with you.  Michael McCooey took a home that had not been touched for ages and created an polished gem full of treasures. All of his pieces, he curated himself, over years of hunting on the antique scene, so much so that everything has its own story.  But really, how many times have you heard that a house has “good bones” but could not see past the dated paneling, tiling, and antiquated overall feel?  Well, Michael was able to see beyond those things and turn his own home into a turn-key magazine worthy residence.  He fell in love with the view of his club’s beloved golf course, in the home’s backyard, and knew that the inside could easily match the outside, with some TLC.  The end result will leave you in awe of Michael’s talent.  The best part, Michael is a Real Estate Salesperson with Houlihan Lawrence, here in Rye.  Are you looking for your next home?  Are you in love with the charm of an older house but cannot see past the dated doorway?  Well, Michael is for you.  For more information on his current listings or to contact Michael, click HERE.






Corn Souffle

This recipe was given to me by a friend who claims it is so delicious, her family will not have Thanksgiving dinner without it so she has made it for decades.  I love the idea of adding a corn dish because that is one of the things included in our forefathers first Thanksgiving feast!  Enjoy!!!

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Corn Souffle

1 3/4 lbs of corn
6 oz butter
5 TBS sugar (add a little more sugar if you like it sweeter)
10 oz heavy cream or half and half
5 eggs
1 TBS baking powder
5 TBS flour
salt to taste

Melt butter, stir in sugar, blend in flour
Slowly stir in cream, beaten eggs, add baking powder, stir
Add corn and mix together
Grease baking dish
Bake on 350 degrees for 45 minutes
Test with a thin knife until it comes out clean
Cool and cut into square pieces



Thanksgiving Dressing



While the next week will be filled with thoughts about what to put on the table, I thought I would help you figure out what you will be wearing AT the table!!!!  I love the idea of adding a little velvet to our wardrobes.  How cute are any of these tops with black pants?  Just add a cool statement ring and bring on the turkey.  PS, Oh, and since we were talking velvet, I could not resist showing you that adorbs vintage velvet Chanel bag!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanksgiving Dressing

Givenchy sheer blouse
$2,205 – net-a-porter.com

Silk top
1stdibs.com

Hale Bob black top
zappos.com

For Love Lemons drape top
urbanoutfitters.com

Express black blouse
express.com

Orla Kiely smocked top
orlakiely.com

Orla Kiely smocked top
orlakiely.com

Dolce Gabbana maroon blazer
$605 – yoox.com

Chanel black handbag
fashionphile.com

Chloé brass jewelry
$470 – liberty.co.uk

Oscar de la renta jewelry
oscardelarenta.com

Gucci engraved ring
$375 – matchesfashion.com

Kenneth Cole band ring
nordstromrack.com

Lucky Brand cocktail ring
nordstromrack.com

Home Goods Round Up

One of the most requested posts is “what great finds are there at HomeGoods?”.  I have been putting this off until this time of year because there are so many great tabletop selections, small side tables, gifts and other home decor items in the store right now.  I went to the Port Chester store, but most of these things can be found at the HomeGoods in any area.  I browsed the isles for about an hour yesterday and here’s what I found.  Oh and I also stalked many of the carts of fellow shoppers and even forced them to unload a couple of things so I could get photos for you!!!!!!!   Enjoy!!!!

 Love these pillows with the pom pom detail
These tables look much more expensive than what they really are and sooo lucky to find two that go together!!
I love this cheese dish for parties and casual nights at home

How pretty are these plates and Spode glasses
Cookie Mix Jars are great gifts!
These purple glasses are gorgeous…I might need them for my Thanksgiving table!!!!!
Great for a Holiday cocktail!!!
Love the simplicity of this container & it would look great outside by a firepit too!!!
I think these faux fur trees are the cutest I’ve seen!!
I kid you not, I just saw this exact shape on the Christopher Spitzmiller website for $$$$$$
These tables are gorgeous!!!!  They look like World’s Away but for much less!!!
I really love the asian feel to this lamp!
You can never go wrong with a little lucite!!!!!!

Happy Shopping!!!!