Christmas Wishes

I'm lumping both birthday and Christmas together, because let's be honest; when your birthday falls only days before the most major holiday, it's all the same.

To clarify, that's my own doing.  My parents (and Jarred.... and all extended family) have always been really good at separating the two days.  But now that I'm older, my birthday isn't as important to me.  So when Jarred asks for a wish list, I normally only have 2 or 3 things I want.  

Wish lists have been presented to family and presents have all been bought, so I figured I could post my Christmas list to the world now and it be acceptable.  I didn't want to post it early before family knew what I wanted and make it seem like this was an obnoxiously obvious hint.

1.  Hunter Wellies

How does Jarred know when I really want something?  When it's something I've wanted and kept wanting for about a year.  And it's a rarity that there's something I hold off on buying for that long.  I discovered Hunter wellies while researching boots.  I have wanted a pair of riding boots for a number of years but have yet to find a pair that I love that costs less that $400.  Yeah. 
I was intrigued by these pairs of rain boots that I kept coming across during my boot search.  After more research I've concluded that Hunters are the ultimate in rain gear, yet the boots can also be worn in the winter snow, during the summer with shorts, etc.  And apparently they are very fashionable. 
I concur.


2.  Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh

I haven't worn perfume in years.  I have some perfumes my high school boyfriend gave me that I still love, but I hardly ever wear them.  In fact, I have no idea whether they're still good.  Do perfumes have expiration dates?  I have Chanel No. 5 and Miss Dior Cherie, but I have recently been interested in purchasing a perfume that I could wear every day.  I'd heard many good things about Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh, so Jarred and I went to the mall so I could sample.  Sure enough, I think it's the scent for me!

3.  Anthro Necklace and Charms

I love Anthropologie.  Love.  I have quite a few pieces that I've collected over the years, including my favorite necklace ever:



Lenora Dame Menagerie necklace worn during our engagement photo shoot.  Best $70 spent in my life.
Just a note:  LD has really jacked up their prices.  And by 'jacked up' I mean doubled.  And by doubled I mean HOLY CRAP.

Anway.

Anthro is now offering DIY charm necklaces.  I wish listed the bronze necklace above.  I also had several charms picked out, but honestly, they're all pretty.

There were also 1 or 2 decorative dish towels I put on my list.  If I receive them, I won't be using them in the kitchen.  They'll get framed and hung up because they are way way too special and pretty to get food gunk on them.


That's it for my wish list this year.  I've been toying with the idea of buying some Ray-Bans after Christmas, but there's not all that much I could think of to ask for.  Jarred and I are very lucky and happy in life.  We don't buy things that are super expensive during the rest of the year anyway, and we've always been of the opinion that if we really really want something (within reason; no Chanel purse for me!) we buy it.  And we'd rather have quality items that will last a lifetime too.


It's finals week here and I had my final drawing critique today.  It went well and everyone was very complimentary of my piece.  I think I will be able to get my portfolio back later in the week, so I may begin to post photos here. 

Also to be noted:  I started a tumblr account tonight, which is a microblogging format.  I can see myself posting over there multiple times a day.  I already have 8 or so posts up, but I think I want to wait a while before I make it public beyond Facebook.  Yes, if you're FB friends with me, you can find the URL on my page already.  Once I do make the link viewable to everyone, this will be the place to find the URL.

Ciao!