30 days from today

30 days from today I will be 32.

And, a few short weeks after that we will celebrate Christmas.

So, now seems like as good a time as any for a little wish list.

I need some pajama pants. Something like these, probably.

And, how about some slippers?

I'd like a vintage fondue set. . .

This would look fabulous in my kitchen.

 I could definitely use another Le Creuset. I like the cobalt and the flame. I think I need 7 1/4 quart.

You know how I feel about gift cards:
Studio Calico
Boden
Barnes & Nobel
Indira (for a massage or facial)

I'd also like some magazine subscriptions:
Real Simple
Bon Appetit
La Cucina Italiana

A bag for my camera would be nice, too.

And, I could still use a remote for my camera.

And, speaking of cameras. . . these lenses for my phone camera might be fun.

Buy the Fisheye, Macro, Wide Angle and Telephoto Phone Lenses at the Photojojo Store!

And, every list has to have some outrageous things on it.

Like an iPad.

Or an iPhone.

Or maybe a new purse.

Or perhaps a watch? There is pretty much always a watch on the list.

And, I wouldn't turn down some jewelry.
I do love this ring.

Oh, yeah. I'd also like 10 or so tickets to Costa Rica and a vacation rental. I would fly in all my favorite girl friends and we would drink and relax and cook and talk and laugh.

Ah, it's fun to dream.

Noticing.

I pinned this twice, so I figured I better buy it to hang in my bathroom. I'm working on some re-decorating.

I don't always take the time to notice the things that make me happy; it seems so much easier to get fixated on the things that make me unhappy.

I am going to work on that.

(half) Birthday List

I thought you might be looking for a little something to pick up for my half-birthday (June 3).
If so, here are a few ideas.

A girl needs some socks to go in her rain boots.

Season 6 is the only one missing from my Grey's Anatomy collection.

I do love this necklace. I would wear it all the time.

 I have been loving this print (to hang in my kitchen) for awhile.

 I have a new love for Le Creuset and think a brasier would be a nice addition to my small collection.

These cake stands are so pretty and fun.

 And, would you believe that I still haven't bought a camera remote? 

I would love to try these lollipops.

I have been wanting to read this book for awhile. The American cover is hideous. The newly-released UK cover makes me really want to read the book.

And, in case one of you wins the lottery before my half birthday - I would really like an iPad. (And, look! There is a limit of two per order. One for you and one for me!)

 

I will need to write some thank you notes for these wonderful gifts, of course.

A few Etsy Favorites

Beautiful things that I don't need.
Beautiful things that make me smile.

Pillow from mybeardedpigeon

Crazy expensive but beautiful linen napkins from lineacarta

How fun are these prints from evajuliet?

And, I do love this print from SweetFine Day.

These lockets are so pretty. (by lizlamoreaux)

And, how cute is this necklace from elisaherejewelry

And, I'm not much of a bird person, but these dishes from tashamck sure are cute.

 

I could go on like this forever, really.

Birthday and Christmas List

In no particular order, a few things I'm coveting.

Kitchen Stuff:

 

Kitchen Tongs with plastic ends

Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons

New Cookie Sheets

would prefer Volrath Co. Cookie Sheet

Kitchenaid Immersion Blender (in red)

Le Creuset 3.5 qt Round Dutch Oven (in Cherry)

Photography Stuff:

Camera remote

Camera Strap Cover

Books and Reading Stuff:

Nook (color with Wifi)

Ina Garten's new cookbook

Scrapbooking Stuff:

New Trimmer

Gift certificates for:
Barnes & Noble
Starbucks
Studio Calico

And, what's a Christmas list without a few totally outrageous requests? I have been a very good girl.

Watch

Ring

 

 

 New Bag

Mac Book

School Supplies

I'm going back to school.
That's a cold, hard reality that it took me lots and lots of courage to actually type.

Here is the list of what I *need* to go back to school:

Lunch bag

Reusable sandwich bags

Calendar for my office wall 

Work bag

School outfit

Dress

 

Sweater

Another sweater

Shoes

Technology

This list is, of course, not complete. I still need:

at least two more pairs of shoes
a fall coat to match my school bag
pants
a few cute skirts
some tights
pens and pencils
a new box of crayons
jewelry and other accessories (scarves)
new lip gloss
a new phone

What is on your back-to-school supply list?