Thursday's Material Wishlist Vol. 6 (Wednesday edition)

Although Christmas has just passed, a new wishlist has emerged. It's not that I didn't get everything (and more) that I wanted or needed but I do have a birthday coming up in January!

Christmas List - Gifts Given & Received

For a "small" Christmas, 2009 turned out to be anything but!

Here's the list of gifts I gave:

1. Tom: Samsung Blu-Ray BD-P1600, Brown & Black brand black leather gloves with cashmere lining, Gap argyle socks, under shirts, stocking stuffers.
2. Mom: Garmin Nuvi 205W navigation system, Kenneth Cole sweater, Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Bark, No. 1 Pet ornament from Pottery Barn, Andrea Bocelli Christmas CD
3. Mike: Rugby brand plaid flannel shirt
4. Stefan: Rugby brand plaid flannel shirt
5. Sarah: Ugg scuffette slippers
6. Paul: EMS 3 in 1 ski gloves

Aaaaaand what I received:

1. Tom: Turquoise patent leather Coach handbag (love the Coach!)
2. Mom: BCBG sweater & turtleneck, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb perfume, gift card to Lord & Taylor, socks
3. Stefan: 4 coffee mugs, red cashmere hat & gloves from Lord & Taylor
4. Mike & Sarah: purple leather Coach gloves (see blog post from Christmas List dated October 6)
5. Paul: Flashlight, box of chocolates

Thursday's Material Wishlist Vol. 5 (Tuesday edition)

I am fully aware it's not yet Thursday but my lust-list has a few items on it so might as well post about them!

Thursday's Material Wishlist Vol. 4

Well it has been about 3 (wow!) months since I last posted a Material Wishlist on a Thursday. Aside from the new leggings, boyfriend blazer, grey corduroys, black turtleneck and 2 camisoles, I have been pretty good about not shopping for myself during the holiday season! It has been torture, but I have not bought a pair of shoes since my moment of weakness during the TB Private Sale back in October. I truly thought I was on the road to recovery until a little message arrived this morning notifying me of the TB Winter Sale - up to 60% off! Of course there are about a bazillion things I am lusting after so where better to express my material desires than on my trusty blog! (Crossing my fingers my darling husband reads this one!)

The Meredith Top (in eggplant)

The Gada Sweater
The Alexandra Moccasin

The Simone Cardigan

The Ainsley Mary Jane

The Katrina Pump

The Liv Jacket

The Logo Studded Belt

Piper - December 2009

And one more Piper pic just because she is the most adorable baby boxer!

Stella and Dot

My friend and former coworker Mrs. M has just become a Stella and Dot stylist. To give you some background, before Mrs. M graduated college, she interviewed with a company where I was working and I interviewed her! Anyhow, her first trunk show is this Sunday which I unfortunately cannot attend because my baking day with my mother & sister-in-law is that same day (soooo ... expect LOTS of recipes next week!).

But, here are some of my fave items from http://www.stelldot.com/

Tiny Flower Necklace

Paige Chandelier Earring

Ava Cupchain Necklace

Ava Cupchain Earring

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Well, last Wednesday, December 9, we had our first significant snowfall of the season. We got about 5 inches of which just a trace is still on the ground. Piper wasn't a huge fan of the snow and even less a fan of being tied to the tree in the front yard while I shoveled the front stairs. Here she is trying to get to me and then barking her head off when she realized she was on a very short leash!

Relaxing Weekend!

Monday back to work wasn't quite as painful this week! I had the most relaxing weekend ever, snuggling with my puppy and getting caught up on trashy TV! As usual, there is a list! Here is the list of how I spent my hours Saturday (when it was snowing):

1. The Goods (WORST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!)
2. MTV's the Jersey Shore
3. MTV's Real Life: I hate my new body (story about 2 people who had lap band surgery)
4. The Sweetest Thing
5. Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Channel 13
6. The News
7. Saturday Night Live

Exciting News!

I am filled with so much excitement I can barely contain myself! My dear friend Miss R has just signed a 2 year lease on a brand spankin' new NYC apartment! Congrats to you and I can't wait for the housewarming!

Here is Miss R posing with her favorite puppy niece, Piper!

Christmas List - First Revision

Only 23 days until Christmas! The countdown continues and the list has been revised:

1) Something Fair Isle

(Top from J.crew, middle and bottom from Abercrombie)

2) Something Embellished
(From Anthropologie, sale)

3) Something Satin
(From Ann Taylor)

4) Something nubby & warm

(Top from J.crew, bottom from Anthropologie)

5) Something Red
(From J.crew)

6) Something Grey
(Top from Banana Republic, on sale in stores, bottom from Saks- 7 for All Mankind, on sale 40% off)

7) Something punctual
(From Anthropologie)

Wednesday's Gripe

While I do love my little darling, Piper, I am getting frustrated that she still is unable to sleep through the night! Last night she woke me up at 1:30 AM because she had an accident in her crate. I took her outside to show her that when you cry in the middle of the night, the next step is to go outside. I changed her bedding and put her back down to bed and she cried for an HOUR! It was 2:30 AM at this point and only 3.5 hours before I had to get up for work so Mr. K moved her crate into the basement for the remainder of the night so we could sleep a little. I went down at 6:00 to start her morning routine. She didn't want to come out of her crate! She stood up inside it, squatted, and went to the bathroom! Ugh!

Piper - November 2009

Here are some pictures of our little darling, Piper, from the first 1 week at home! During the first week, we have learned that Piper likes to be in cozy, enclosed places (like under our ottoman coffee table), and has an affinity for Mrs. K's bathrobe! Looks like I'll be adding bathrobe to my Christmas list! :)

Thanksgiving Recap

Wow it seems like forever since I last posted!

The past few weeks have been total Piper-mania! I love that sweet little puppy!

Thanksgiving was absolutely wonderful with her. She was so well behaved, which made it that much more enjoyable for everyone. My wonderful mother even made my favorite Thanksgiving side dish - Carrot Souffle! I also finally got her to give up the recipe so here it is:

1 3/4 lb. carrots scraped clean, steamed or boiled until soft
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. butter, softened (not melted)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. powdered sugar for top prior to serving (optional)

Steam or boil carrots until soft
Transfer to a large bowl while still warm. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat well until smooth. Add flour, mix well. Add beaten eggs, add butter, beat well.

Pour into lightly greased 8x8 baking dish and bake at 350 for 50 minutes-1 hour or until browned on top. Serve warm and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Can be refrigerated for 3 days but after that it loses its flavor.

If made ahead, will not be as fluffy and high when re-heated.

ENJOY!

Homecoming

Piper the Baby Boxer is home!

I am sure this blog will turn from a list of things I want to buy into a list of things Piper has done that drive me nuts!

Mr. K and I are very excited about our expanding family!!

Pictures (and possibly video of Piper "killing" a rubber chicken)

COMING SOON!

New Arrival: Mrs. K Gets a Sister!

No, my mom did not have a baby! Rather, my brother got married ... giving me the sister I've always wanted! I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid on this beautiful day! The bride & groom (the new Mr. & Mrs. T), were lucky enough to have the ONLY Saturday this fall with sunshine and no rain! I would say just "luck" all around!

The remarkable qualities of this wedding (of course I will list them):

1. The amazing aroma that greeted me as I walked into my new sister-in-law's parents' house!
2. A long walk down the aisle followed by ...
3. The most heart felt homily ever ... from a self proclaimed "old bachelor." Aww.
4. BURBERRY PLAID (see my previous posts ... dog collar, coat, etc.)
5. The striking dark wood of the mansion where the bride and groom portraits were taken. Can't wait to see the professional pics!
6. An elegant, unique reception venue.
7. THE FOOD - scones, yummy signature champagne cocktails, dates wrapped in bacon (yum!), bruschetta, filet mignon, squash soup, chocolate dipped strawberries with cheesecake wedding cake, sliders & fries as a midnight snack! Everywhere you turned there was something delicious! It was definitely an eating event!! Yum, yum, yum!
8. Scenes so hysterical I wish there'd been a videographer so they could be relived forever!
9. An after party!!

A few pictures from this lovely occasion:

The Beautiful Newlyweds!

And the Happy Recently Weds!

Names ... Another List

Mr. K and I really can't refer to our new addition as "Baby Girl Dog K" for the next 12 years. We need to come up with a name!

Here is (of course) a list of names I like for our precious boxer baby:

1. Whiskey (as in Whiskey Girl by Toby Keith)
2. Coach (the leather)
3. (Donna) Mattingly
4. Kingsley (my super preppy baby girl dog)
5. Lola (she was a show girl)
6. Corona (Light!)
7. Aruba (fave vacation destination)
8. Harlow (compromise because Mr. K loved "Harley")
9. Trinity (Church where we got married)
10. Jax (what I would've named a boy yellow lab)
11. Scout (because she wasn't the trouble maker, just scouting it out!)
12. Navy (pin stripes)

Baby on the Way!

Now that we have a "baby" on the way, we need to start preparing! "Baby Girl Dog K" comes home November 21!

Here is a list of some things "Baby Girl Dog K" will immediately need:

1. A super preppy dog collar. I like this Burberry variation!

2. Four Paws Wee Wee Pads. Let's face it, as precious as she is, she is not house broken.

3. Nylabones. We can't have "Baby Girl Dog K" chewing up all Mrs. K's expensive shoes!

4. Iams brand puppy food for large dog breeds. She's going to be a big girl (mom is 60 lbs!)

5. No-tip stainless bowls for food and water.

6. Travel carrier for all her appointments and social commitments while she's too little to ride in the back seat solo.

7. A big crate for when we have to leave her home alone. While our kitchen is not updated, I'd still prefer not to have my ugly 1985 cabinets chewed apart!

8. A Puppy Snuggie for when she's just chilling, watching TV with us!

Yabba Dabba Doo!

Happy Belated Halloween (and Happy Belated Birthday to Miss KAR!)

Miss KAR threw an excellent birthday/halloween/world series party this past Saturday! The food was amazing and the costumes were excellent!

Here I am (Wilma) with Mr. K (Fred) and our dear friends Miss R (yes, yet another one of my friends is "Miss R") and Mr. B (Betty and Barney).

Next year we'll have our little Dino to add to the group!

It's a GIRL!

Meet "Baby Girl Dog K". She's a female boxer puppy, 5 weeks old, and is absolutely PRECIOUS! We are still brainstorming names and are open to suggestions so feel free to leave your comments!