Do I really have to...

Making Christmas lists irks me. Seriously, if you pay enough attention to me then you know what types of things I want for Christmas. The concept of writing everything I have seen within the past year that I need in my possession just doesn't appeal to me. Until last year, I hadn't made a Christmas list since I was probably 12 when my sister and I would go through the Sears Toy Book and circle everything we wanted. I honestly don't remember getting anything from those Toy Books ever- well, the Rock Tumbler may have come from there but either way, it did not fulfill its promise of taking the nasty rocks it came with and turning them into perfectly polished pieces of jewelry- so I can't blame my hatred of Christmas lists on always getting what I wanted.

I just don't like Christmas lists. The whole concept negates the surprise on Christmas morning. I have unsuccessfully made this argument for the past several years- well, the past 10 years at least. You write a list, you get exactly what is on the list- where is the surprise. Last year, I gave in under duress. Kevin's mom- we shall call her Diane from here on out since that is her name- so anyway, Diane practically forced me to sit at the table the day after Thanksgiving and write down everything in the Black Friday ads that I saw that I wanted. Duct tape may or may not have been involved. After perusing ad after ad advertising cheap electronics and even cheaper DVDs for over an hour, I came up with a list of about 5 things that Dr. HokieKev and I would like (yes, I put things Dr. HokieKev would like on my Christmas list). That was the best I could do.

This year I tried to force myself to once again look at Black Friday ads- this time online and not under duress- but I just couldn't commit to it. However, people keep asking what I want for Christmas so I guess I should make an at least feeble attempt to placate the masses by posting several "wants" that are floating in my head right now. I guess I am pretty picky and I guess this makes it easier... so here goes.

In the realm of too hard to find because they were on Oprah's favorite things show last year are the Classic Cardy Ugg Boots in Gray- they are not a want but a need. And they need me just as much as I need them. They are too beautiful to sit in a box on a shelf in some warehouse. Too bad Oprah ruined it all. Size 8 please.


We all know that I want either of these three bedding ensembles. We all also know that they cost a whole lot of money. Hmmm...maybe if I start collecting Restoration Hardware gift cards now, I will have enough to buy the bedding sometime decade. I think I like the middle one best- but that changes daily. The third one is from Macy's.

In the realm of entirely too expensive and completely unnecessary are these champagne flutes. I have been in love with them since the second my friend Nilu showed them to me shortly before she got married. Whenever we pass a Swavorski store, I make Dr. HokieKev covet them with me. I do realize, however, that $340 a pair is entirely too expensive to spend on champagne flutes that would seriously never be used. But they are SOOOOO pretty...and sparkly!

Moving into the realm of entirely too expensive for their function but nevertheless would feel amazing on my freshly cleaned skin are the Turkish Towels from Restoration Hardware. SOOOOOO soft! We do need new towels- preferably 4 towels and 4 large bath sheets- but, even on sale, the Restoration Hardware price is over $200 bucks. The softy, soft towels at Bed, Bath, and Beyond would also fit the bill, however they are only available at the stores. Then again, towels don't really say "Wrap me up for under the tree!" they kinda say "Buy me, its Tuesday!" Either way, I like the color Midnight and I am guessing Dr. HokieKev likes midnight too.

Our house is also in need of an ottoman tray. I didn't really think these would be that expensive- I was wrong. I have been scoping out TJMaxx and Downeast for one to no avail. Anyway, here are some samples. The first is Pottery Barn, second is Restoration Hardware, and third is Crate and Barrel (I think). I am not too picky on this one...just need dark wood- not that pressed and veneer junk as I am slowly trying to rid my home of all things pressed and veneered.

So now let us venture back to reality- since we have moved to Utah, I have been drinking more wine. It is subverssive and all. Anyway, I never have room in the fridge to chill the bottle or I forget to chill the bottle. This lovely device would probably solve that problem. Again, not too picky- just a single bottle rapid chiller. This wine saver could also be cool. Sometimes you just don't want the whole bottle. The pourer cap could also come in handy.

I also need a new blowdryer. The one I have takes forever and is a contributing factor to why I go to work with seriously staticy hair. This one would do. I just want one that uses ions because they dry hair faster and also has a straight difusser thingee (yes, the techinical term) that looks like it belongs on a vaccumm cleaner. Apparently, this straight diffuser thingee will pump up my roots. The spiky diffuser thing would be a plus I suppose- that is, if I could ever figure out how to use it.


I think I also need at least one of these products because it is so dry here. In fact, I probably need these products by the case. Especially given my propensity to leave them in my pockets through the dryer. Anyway, I am VERY picky about my Chapstick. NOTHING flavored or smelly. Plain old Chapstick is the way to go. None of that moisterizing crap in the blue tubes...ick! Black tube-all the way! Bert's Bees is good too...nice and beeswaxy. This particular package provides a nice sampling.

The last thing I can think of that I want for Christmas is the Butter Toffee Peanuts from the Virginia Diner. They are totally delish! I fell in love with them in 10th grade when we sold them to raise money to go to the Bahamas for Show Choir. At the time, they also had Double Dipped Chocolate Butter Toffee Peanuts- those were GREAT! Since then, the store has only been selling regular Butter Toffee Peanuts but they are still wonderful and I like them alot.

We also need new pillows- Dr. HokieKev wants the fancy kind. Maybe he will get lucky one day. They have a ton of really nice choices at Macy's. The only thing is that you can't face test a pillow over the internets. This would require going to the store- the closest one is 2 hours away. And it would also involve Dr. HokieKev agreeing to go shopping- I can't pick out his pillow for him. Besides, if we are going to have most beautemous bedding, then we might as well have fluffified pillows. And perhaps a new, King Size down comforter. The one we have now is more double bed sized. With a bigger one, we can stop waking the other up while fighting for the warmth.

So there all you list pushers have a list. I may add to it later. Who knows. I still hate Christmas lists.