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The Holiday Gifts You’ve All Been Waiting For…..
Happy Friday! It’s that time of year again and there’s no better way to pamper yourself and your loved ones than with the below awesome gifts and deals from Artis, PHYTOand The Beachwaver Co., keeping your family, friends and your budget in mind!
I want to highlight Artis, PHYTO and The Beachwaver’s special deals and steals for Black Friday & Cyber Monday! Also want to share this exclusive holiday offering from Tata Harper – her Multi-Masking Collection!
TATA HARPER THE MULTI-MASKING COLLECTION ($178 at TataHarperSkincare.com; Collection includes 30ml/1oz Resurfacing Mask, Purifying Mask and Limited Edition Honey Blossom Mask)
Following on the multi-masking trend bandwagon, this trio addresses all of your skin concerns & incorporates all of your multi-masking needs. The Resurfacing Mask provides instant glow, the Purifying Mask deeply cleanses and the Limited Edition Honey Blossom Resurfacing Masks boosts hydration. This collection is the ultimate beautifying mask trifecta.ARTIS:
Remarkable Holiday Gift Sets:
Whether for a loved one or a treat for yourself, these are the perfect gifts to achieve flawless looks for any holiday festivity. Each distinct set features a collection of Artis brushes created with CosmeFibre, a revolutionary engineered fibre specially made for applying cosmetic and makeup products. Cleaning pads and foams will maintain brushes in immaculate condition, while a clutch makes holiday travel with Artis easier. What’s not to love?
Artis The Essentials: $175.00 at ArtisBrush.com ($340.00 Value)
This gift box includes the Fluenta 3 Brush Set, curated to offer those new to Artis a “starter” set of brushes. This includes the Fluenta Oval 4, great for application to the eyelid and around the eye area; the Fluenta Linear 1, used to create a thin line of product along the lashes or to perfect the brow; and the Fluenta Circle 1, wonderful for lip colour application and applying spot concealer to smaller areas of the face. Additional goodies include: Elite Mirror Oval 8, Elite Smoke Linear 6, Brush Cleaning Pad (Essential), Brush Cleansing Foam (50mL), Zippered Logo Clutch, and the Artis Scarf, black.
PHYTO:
Black Friday – Cyber Monday Weekend Sale (11/25-11/28): For a limited time, PHYTO will be offering 40% OFF your entire purchase on Phyto.com . The code for Black Friday/Cyber Monday – “CYBER”.
- Whether hair needs a hydration boost, volume lift or deep-down repair, there’s a limited edition set that does it all – a perfect treat for yourself or a stocking stuffer for another.
PHYTO Limited Edition Ultimate Hydration Volume Travel Set, $29 at PHYTO.com
- This set contains: 1.7 oz PHYTO Phytojoba Intense Hydration Brilliance Shampoo, 1.7 oz PHYTO Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Brilliance Mask, 1 oz PHYTO Huile Soyeuse Lightweight Hydrating Oil
PHYTO Limited Edition Instant Volume Travel Set, $25 at PHYTO.com
- This set contains: 1.7 oz PHYTO Phytovolume Shampoo, 1.7 oz PHYTO Phytobaume Volume Express Conditioner, 1.7 oz PHYTO Phytovolume Actif Intense Volumizing Spray
PHYTO Limited Edition Deep-Down Repair Travel Set, $26 at PHYTO.com
- This set contains: 1.7 oz PHYTO Phytokeratine Shampoo, 1.7 oz PHYTOPhytokeratine Mask, 1.7 oz PHYTO Phytokeratine Spray
PHYTO Limited Edition Color Protect Travel Set, $23 at PHYTO.com
- This set contains: 1.7 oz Phytocitrus Shampoo, 1.7 oz Phytocitrus Mask, 0.27 oz Subtil Elixir
THE BEACHWAVER CO.:
Exclusively available at Nordstrom this holiday, The Beachwaver Co. will be offering a Limited Edition Beachwaver Pro 1.25 adorned with Swarovski Crystals! This glamorous, luxurious gift will be on everyone’s wish list, especially as it’s the exact iron that will be used backstage at the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!
- The Beachwaver Co. Limited Edition BEACHWAVER Pro 1.25 offers the same high-quality professional results as the Beachwaver® Pro, with the same user-friendly features from the S series. Key benefits include a heat range of 290° – 490°, lighter 5.5” ceramic barrel length, 1.25 barrel width, arrow button for rotation control, 8 foot swivel cord, ergonomic handle, beveled no-kink clamp, fast/slow speed switch and a home button.
- THE LIMITED TIME ONLY OFFER: Retails for $199 (a $250 value) during Black Friday – Cyber Monday (11/25-11/28); available in all Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com
Also available for a limited time this holiday is the start of the S series from Beachwaver, now available in white. The Beachwaver Co. Limited Edition
BEACHWAVER S1 was created especially for women who have difficulty using hair tools, but still want gorgeous, coveted waves. The S1 makes it easy, while still delivery high-quality professional results.- The Beachwaver Co. Limited Edition BEACHWAVER S1 offers the same high-quality professional results as the original BEACHWAVER PRO, but with several new and improved, user-friendly features. The digital temperature dial lets you select a safe temperature range from 290F – 410F based on your hair type, while the new hi/lo speed switch and arrow button provides users with better rotating control. The new home button gives you the ability to reset the clamp at the start position for easy styling, allowing you to create beautiful waves in as little as ten minutes.
- Retails for $129; available at beachwaver.com
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Floating Cranberry Candles
Wash and dry jars and layer the bottom with the greenery of your choice, and then add a handful or two of cranberries. Pour water into the jar, causing the cranberries to float to the top. Insert a floating candle.Another great DIY I found on Pinterest! What a cool idea – Definitely going to do it for Thanksgiving and dinner parties.
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We did it!
Thanks to resourceful friends, recipes on the internet and food blogs like @laurens_latest – http://www.laurenslatest.com … We had an amazing Thanksgiving meal!
Acorn Squash with Butter and Brown Sugar
Candied Yams with Marshmellows
Mac and Cheese
Greens
Corn Bread
Ad Hoc Chicken
Stuffing with Celery
and for brunch we had Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crepes with Walnuts!
Yummy!
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Happy Thanksgiving
To all my American friends, Happy Thanksgiving.
I love Thanksgiving because of being together with family and friends.
I’m thankful for my family, friends, heydoyou fam, and all the opportunities I have been blessed with this year. I am thankful for all the people that I have lost because my life has been better for knowing you for that short time.
lots of love, Tanya
Now it’s time to hit the Black Friday sales!
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Thanksgiving Eating
It’s that time of the year again, where we get to eat till our bellies ache! I won’t be indulging in any turkey this Thanksgiving, but if you’re in need of a good turkey recipe, or are just looking to switch up from the old one; I got one for ya!
Riesling Roasted Turkey with Fig and Fall Vegetable Stuffing
1 (16-pound) whole turkey
5 pounds butter, divided
3 bottles of Fielding Estate Winery 2009 Riesling
4 carrots, peeled
4 onions peeled
2 heads celery
2 large celery roots, peeled
4 heads garlic, peeled and chopped
1 cup dried figs
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
2 loaves white bread
1 quart chicken stock
Salt and white pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 fresh bay leaves
1 bunch fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Special Equipment: 6 feet of cheesecloth
Stuffing Directions – Dice the carrots, onions, celery, and celery root so that they are all about the same size. Toss vegetables with garlic, thyme, figs, and olive oil. Spread out on sheet pans and roast in the oven until vegetables are tender. Set aside. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread out on sheet pans and toast in the oven until golden. Combine the roasted vegetables mixture with the toasted bread in a large bowl. Melt 1 pound butter and toss with vegetable and bread mixture. Transfer to a baking dish and add enough chicken stock to cover the mixture. Bake for 45 minutes. Reserve stuffing and keep warm.
Turkey Directions – Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt 3 pounds of the butter and combine with Riesling and parsley. Soak the cheesecloth in the wine and butter mixture. Set aside. Remove the neck and gizzard from the turkey and discard. Rinse the bird thoroughly with cold water and pat dry. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin from the breasts and drumsticks and slip the bay leaves underneath. Rub the entire surface with 1/4 cup of the melted butter. Lightly sprinkle the skin and cavity with salt and pepper. Loosely stuff the turkey with dressing and place any remaining stuffing in a baking dish to cook separately. Truss the turkey and place on a rack in a large roasting pan. Cover with wine and butter soaked cheesecloth. Roast for about 45 minutes, basting with the remaining butter/wine mixture every 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 F and continue roasting for another 1 1/4 hours or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 180 degrees F. If at any point the cheesecloth becomes burnt, discard but continue basting. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and allow it to rest 20 to 30 minutes before carving.
5 ways you can enjoy wine this Thanksgiving
1. As an ingredient. Adding a cup of Chardonnay to your gravy will ad body and flavor, and bring new life to your potatoes and turkey when tasted together.
2. As an appetizer. Fielding’s 2010 White Conception, with complex aromas of nectarine, honeysuckle, poached pears, almond, orange zest, brioche and Chinese five-spice, will pair well with cheese and crackers or other appetizers you will serve your guests.<<– omg!
3. A white wine with dinner. If you prefer dry wines, try a nice Sauvignon Blanc or an oaked Chardonnay. On the sweeter side, Fielding’s 2010 Estate Bottled Riesling or a Gewurtztraminer go quite nicely with turkey.
4. If you’re a red wine lover. Fielding’s 2009Pinot Noir is the perfect wine to have with your holiday meal. Robust and full of flavor, the tannins will match vey well with your turkey and potatoes.
5. Dessert. Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be the same without a helping of pumpkin or apple pie to finish it off. Add a new dimension to the traditional dessert with a glass of Fielding2010 Vidal icewine, an intensely sweet flavor that is well balanced.
Thanks to Fielding Wines for sharing this with us.
Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
peace and love
♥Bella♥
