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Fidenza Village outlets deliver the message during Milan Fashion Week in leafy Brera area NINA's handbags -LOVE THIS-fabulous snap shut clutch (seen at Spring preview). The sparkling beaded details are  exceptionally crafted-as are other glam purses-that are available now. Great gifts-these statement making handbags are big enough for mobiles...priced $55- $65. .Celebrate TRUE LOVE-Assam Teas's wedding blend or-sip a bit of true love-English Tea teabags in a Royal Wedding tin-a collectible by AHMAD Tea We start our morning java inhale with an Ellen Degeneres' Love Mug-by Royal Doulton-part of her collaboration of home decor Joy Gift sets that are utilitarian and cheerful. AND ONSALE NOW -from $24.99-$34.99 PS: sturdy too...don't recommend dropping anything on a hardwood floor-but our beloved cup of choice has survived gravity's pull. via GIPHY

The former Colonies-celebrating America's freedom from the jolly Brits-is all about the BBQs.  But why not- go celebrate their World Cup team ...with eats heralding English eccentricity, the recent Royal Wedding, and unique UK tastes (and contributions). Highlights from the Fancy Food Show 2018 It's always tea o'clock ---YAY!!!! via GIPHY traditional LAKELAND Bake crumpets -think a merge of EnglishMuffins with a muffin...yummy when toasted and slathered with jam...and clotted cream. FYI-the CO2 shortage has Brits in all twisty knotted knickers...but this company's MO "CARRY ON.." so no worries. 

No longer a holiday only flavor---pumpkin gets some love year round: via GIPHY source zdzoo.tunblr.com URBAN ACCENTS aka "your culinary wingman™" has a slew of convenient well flavored pumpkin tagines, simmer sauces that will transport any dish to an exotic location . Pictured above-a spicy take on Mexican Chile Pumpkin Mole-a pumpkin-tomato,garlic, onion simmer sauce based in chicken broth...just add veggies or chicken-dish is complete. Urban Accents Indian Coconut Pumpkin Curry simmer sauce-takes savory spices turmeric, nutmeg, ginger, cumin+coriander-with a hint of coconut-in warm pumpkin blend. Moroccan Apricot Pumpkin Tagine -North African coriander, cinnamon, cardamon, red pepper and cloves even up this thick pumpkin simmer sauce. Terrapin Ridge Pumpkin Honey Mustard -pumpkin, cinnamon sugar, nutmeg+allspice blended with honey mustard to adorn grilled cheese, vegetables like carrots-or goat brie...