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!