Does your family make lists for Christmas? When I was growing up, we never made official lists. I think the opinion (of probably just my mom) was that gifts are supposed to be a surprise, and if you pay attention throughout the year, you will know what to get someone for their birthday or Christmas. My in-laws are list people, so I have made lists for the past few years. My family has even moved toward list-making, since we don't see each other as often, so we really don't know what to get! I can see both sides of the argument. I try to make a really long list, so there are several options and I will still be somewhat surprised.
Without any further ado, here's my wishlist for this year:
- Perfume - a few years ago, I got both of these perfumes for Christmas. A few months ago, I ran out of both of them. I want them again - particularly Diamonds Intense. It smells SO GOOD!
- Fashion Scarves: I want a leopard print and a polka dot scarf. There was the perfect leopard scarf at Gap.com a month or so ago, but it is sold out now, and never got to stores.
- Yellow "Gold" Watch - I got a nice new watch for my birthday, but I would also like a cheap "gold" watch for when I am feeling the yellow gold accessories. I've seen a bunch of cute ones at Charming Charlie and Francesca's that are in the $20 range, but I couldn't find those online.
- Polka dot sweater - I almost bought this for myself the other day, but I was supposed to be Christmas shopping for others, so I was good.
- New slippers - I wear slippers all the time. I think I have 4 pairs right now, but they are all getting a little raggedy, and probably need to go in the trash soon. I think these ones from Target would be an excellent replacement!
- Opal jewelry - October birthday here! I love opal jewelry, but it is so hard to find "real" opals. Everything online is lab-created, and I would prefer the real thing. It's also hard to find white gold options. I think jewelers always want to put opals in yellow gold for a contrast. I have wanted an opal ring for several years, and I think this one is simple and classic. So if you happen to talk to my husband, this would be a great idea for him!
My families are exactly the same way with lists! Never ever made them when I was growing up, but as soon as I started having Christmas celebrations with my hubby's family, they have always wanted a list - and now my parents ask us for a list every year, too! Funny how those things change! And I also put a ton of stuff on my lists - with varying price ranges - just so I can still be surprised.
ReplyDeleteI love your list! I have "Fashion Scarves" on my list, too, exact same verbiage. Great minds think alike, I guess ;)
- Sara
Loving that polka dot sweater! Great list!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Mingle Monday. I was "just another Smith" before I got married -- can totally relate. :) Your Christmas list is great - love everything on it! And I think lists are WONDERFUL and so so helpful!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
I have those leopard slippers, and I think they are super comfy and cute. Adam thinks they are the worst...flashy and ugly, but I love them!
ReplyDeletewell, who cares if they are ugly! They are for wearing at home! I agree - I think they are cute!
DeleteWell, since I work with infants, they are perfect classroom shoes, so they do go out in public, haha! I don't care though; I love leopard!
DeleteI guess I do see quite a few people wearing these boat shoe/slippers out and about. I'm not sure I could get behind that, but it would be comfy!
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