Fab Friday – Fab Treats Edition

Fab Friday - Fab Treats Edition

I decided that, for this week's Fab Friday – I would show you things that would make a gal's heart sing – whether it's for shoes (my personal fave), for laughter or for culinary inspiration. With today's dreary rainy fun, a gal needs a glimpse of sunshine, right? Let's get to {virtual} shopping, shall we? Fab Friday - Fab Treats Edition 1. Pour La Victoire is one of my favorite shoe lines – well made, fits perfectly and they last for ages! Discovering PLV has definitely … [Read more...]



Fab Friday – Welcome Summer Edition

Fab Friday - Welcome Summer Edition

Can you believe that it's already (well tomorrow is) June?? Seriously – one minute we are all talking holiday plans, blizzards, snowhell and the next thing you know it's 90 degrees in Philly, a massive heat wave and hello Summer! There are so many adorable things that are hitting the shelves and, well, with cute summer things comes some interesting cookware ideas like you will see below. Who am I to judge – I say bring on the grills, s'mores and summer fun! Fab Friday - Welcome … [Read more...]



Fab Friday – Mother’s Day Edition

Fab Friday -Mother's Day Edition

It's been SO long since I've done a Fab Friday that I decided some {virtual} shopping is needed. And, I pinky swear that a fabulous cocktail recipe will be here tomorrow for #BrunchWeek and for Mother's Day. Trust me when I say it's a doozy ;) I figured I'd focus on some great gifts that would be perfect to give or to receive and can be found at the local mall or bookstore. So, without further ado – let's go shopping shall we? Fab Friday - Mother's Day Edition … [Read more...]



Fab Friday – Hurry Up Spring Edition

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I don't know about you, but I am ready to start a countdown for Spring's arrival. I mean, I love the winter and breaking out the slow cooker, but, quite frankly, this winter has been *ahem* interesting. The weather forecasters here in Philly have been pulling a "Chicken Little" with the "Snow! OMGSNOWMAGGEDON! Wait – we're only getting 4-8" I meant 1-3" – well, there's snow in the forecast for next week" yadda yadda yadda – with each forecast, it's a quest for dramatics. I've given up and, … [Read more...]



Fab Friday – Hello January Edition

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2013 is off to a roaring start and it's only January 4th. I have a good feeling about this year. One thing I don't have a good feelin' about is the flu season and I'm trying to outrun the Sniffle Monster before I get caught up in its vice grip. It's going to be nothing but writing, blogging, cooking and lots of orange juice around these parts this weekend. I've been working on my modified Eat In Challenge and it's been going well, surprisingly. I thought for sure I'd cave at the end of Day 2 but … [Read more...]



Fab Friday – Thanksgiving 2012 Edition

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Hard to believe that not only is Thanksgiving NEXT WEEK (seriously – start the panic mode now!), but it's also Beaujolais season (and my happy behind is picking up a *couple* bottles for the weekend holidays.)  Shortly after is Black Friday/Cyber Monday but we'll wait to talk about holiday shopping until AFTER the turkey is carved and the guests are sated shall we? If you haven't started planning your Thanksgiving menu, you might want to give it a shot over the weekend because, as many … [Read more...]



Fab Friday – Bloomingdales Friends and Family Edition

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With the holiday shopping season already getting into gear, it's no surprise that the Friends and Family sales are front and center. Sephora has their VIB sale, Saks had their Friends and Family sale last month and that other shopping mainstay from my youth, Bloomingdales, has their Friends and Family sale that is through the 12th of November. There were some fab finds on there and everything below (except for the cookbook) can be found at Bloomingdales and is eligible for the discount. Make … [Read more...]



Fab Friday – Hurricane Sandy Edition

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Apparently, if you listen to some of the news reports, there's a Category 1 Hurricane headed smack dab for Philly and it's time to panic.  (According to other reports - it's also headed for Long Island, Delaware, New York - I can't keep track).  If you are listening to the media all you are hearing is: Pull out those generators. Rush to the grocery store and buy eggs, milk and bread. Do you have extra batteries for the flashlights? You have extra candles, right? Oh – did you charge your … [Read more...]



Obsessions From The 2012 Saks Friends and Family Sale

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Ever since I was young, Saks was one of those stores that I adored shopping in and my first ever Saks visit was the Saks on Fifth Avenue. What a memory that was – the heavy doors, the chic employees and customers milling about and that memory always stayed with me.  While I have shopped in other Saks, there is nothing like the store in Manhattan.    When SL was in town, a trip to NYC was on the agenda and one of the first stops was, you guessed it, a visit to the Fifth Avenue store to see … [Read more...]



Fab Friday – Weekend Chill Edition

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According to weather predictions, a major chill is supposed to hit Philly this weekend and it's going to be a bit frosty – well, until Sunday when its supposed to hit 70°. Needless to say, I'm not holding my breath because I'm starting to think predicting the weather is like predicting the lottery. The Philly weather peeps have been way off base recently so while they may say chilly, I will compromise and break out the slow cooker but leave the gloves and scarves in the hall closet. Next … [Read more...]