An ideel Thanksgiving

We'll admit, we're not much for the mushy stuff. And we're not talking about the Thanksgiving mashed potatoes we've been dreaming about all week. While the holiday cliches are sweet and all, we prefer to get our dose of cheese in the form of baked brie. But this year, we've got a lot to be thankful for, so we just had to share. From being named #1 on Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500 List to co-workers expecting their first little ones and everything in between, 2011 has been a good year! Check out what some ideelists are thankful for this year:

"Besides the obvious (my wonderful family and friends, good health, a roof over my head), this year I am grateful for all the possibilities of growth that it brought and for having found the courage to take on them. Not easy for an introverted techie!" - Eduardo, VP of Engineering

"Family and friends who have passed through NYC and visited always bringing a piece of home with them to me. I moved halfway across the country so I'm thankful for the chance to start over in an incredible city that will never cease to amaze me while being surrounded by interesting and generous people." - Elizabeth, Merchandising and Event Operations

"I am so thankful to be able to share my table and American traditions at Thanksgiving with friends from all over the world - Germany, Ireland, England, St. Lucia and Australia." - Elisabeth, Editorial Sale Producer

"I am thankful for a work from home position with an amazing company. I am thankful that I am happy when I work everyday. I am thankful for all of our members, because without them, we wouldn't have the jobs we love. I am thankful to live in a country that protects my freedom to speak my mind. Our service men and women who are away from their families receive my heart most felt thanks. But I'm also really thankful for $29 Seven jeans." - Diomira, West Coast Customer Service

Enjoy the food, football, family, and friends this holiday weekend. And check back on ideeli.com when you're turkeyed out for new Black Friday steals every single day!

Airport Chic, Jennifer Aniston

Ms. Aniston is spending this Thanksgiving across the pond. She landed this morning at Heathrow Airport. She has mastered what we like to call Saturday Chic.   She has made weekend casual her trademark look, and she pulls it off brilliantly each time.

Don't forget that everyday until Sunday, ideeli is celebrating Thanksgiving with our Thanksgifting Shopping Event. New holiday gift suggestions and deals everyday. For more details click here. 

Cheers, Beaujolais Nouveau Hits Tomorrow

By French Law, the new vintage Beaujolais Nouveau is always released on the third Thursday of November - just in time for Thanksgiving dinner for us Yankees. Unlike most wines, Beaujolais Nouveau is drunk young - within 12 months of bottling. This year, 2009, is supposed to be one of the finest years for the vin primeur. In anticipation of the wine's official release date, Franck Deboeuf, of Gearges Deboeuf Winery decided to celebrate the release of his nouveau in New York City. In case you are wondering... Beaujolais Nouveau pairs beautifully with Turkey.