It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

I just love Christmas.  For a lot of reasons really.  I love how it's a season all about showing people how much you love them.  I love getting Christmas cards from people near and far, and being updated on the lives of those I don't get t spend as much time with as I'd like.  I love the nativity story and how this is the one time of year that I don't get all doubty and skeptical about religion.  I love the traditions of hanging stockings and decorating the tree with family and I love picking out and wrapping gifts.

And let's be really honest, I like presents.  And between my birthday and Christmas, I have two present occasions within five days of each other.  What's not to love about that?

Both Colby and my mom have been not so subtly asking for and reminding me to give them my Christmas list, so I put a little post together with a few of my favorite things.  Because, if Oprah can do it, so can I.  Words to live by, I think.

For some reason, I never hesitate to impulse buy things things like clothes, makeup, and books, but I very rarely buy any movies.  I happened to go to Target last week when they were offering up seasons 1-6 of Gilmore Girls for $15 each so of course I had to snap up a few of those, but that was definitely the exception rather than the rule, so there are all kinds of DVDs that I'm constantly wishing I had and then not buying.  Like these for example:

Anne of Green Gables: The Collection
Sex and the City (the movie)
Enchanted
The X-Files: The Complete Collector's Edition

Cinderella
The Little Mermaid
Alice in Wonderland
Sleeping Beauty

The King and I
Sweeney Todd
My Fair Lady
The Sound of Music
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

Now, just because I'm always buying clothes and accessories for myself, that doesn't mean that there aren't things that I still want and can't justify as easily as a silky, purple top from Target.  And with winter settling in for it's loooong stay in Washington, I am a really big fan of having a lot of cozy, warm outfits.

Soia & Kyo Double Breasted Leather Trench (XS)

Soia & Kyo Empire Seam Jacket (XS)

Banana Republic 3/4-Sleeve Belted Sweater Dress (XS)

Tahari by Arthur S. Levine Sweater Dress (XS)

And for some fun accessories to wear with my warm and toasty winter outfits, what more could a girl want but to smell good, have a great looking bag, and of course, be punctual?

Marc by Marc Jacobs "Molly" Round Dial Metal Watch
(Fun fact: I have not owned a non-sporty watch in over three years?  How sad is that??)

Coach Op Art Sabrina Brass/Khaki
(The one I really wanted was the graphic orange, white and grey print, but it's no longer available.  And THIS is why I support impulse buys!)

L'Occitane Jasmine Eau de Parfum Travel Set

This list could probably go on and on forever and ever, because as it turns out, not a whole lot has changed since my epic lists to Santa of days gone by, but I think this gives a pretty good overview of my heart's desires.  So, hopefully this doesn't leave Santa's elves with a whole lot of confusion or bankruptcy, and honestly, I promise to love anything anyone decides to bestow upon me, especially if it is this:

Comments

[katelin]

sounds like a great list to me. so many movies, i love it! i always ask for so many movies :)

[Jamie]

If I could find a way to make a living by watching nothing but Sex and the City 8 or more hours a day, I would do so happily. Love that series. I'm thinking it will probably never get old!

[ashley]

I adore that white coat.

I want it.

Why the heck is it so darn expensive!?

Ick.

[E.P.]

... Is it bad that I want all the things on your wish list, as well? They'd be awesome!

Here's to hoping you get lots of things on it!

[Miriam]

I have been wanting the Anne of Green gables collection since I was, oh, 7?

I think if I add it to my list my family may shoot me. Mostly b/c my list is way too long already.

[Kate P]

I love the smell of jasmine--I'll bet that L'occitane set smells wonderful.

[sophie]

I remember getting the gian Sears catalogue and going page by page writing looooong lists for Santa. Somehow it didn't disappoint me when I got very few things on the list.

[Jessica]

This year I had a hard time making my Christmas list. I mean, I love presents and opening them and getting a lot of them so I opted to go a little more affordable this year so I get more of them. Your list looks great!

[Heidi Renée]

Anne of Green Gables is on my list, too! I saw part of it on PBS a few weeks ago and wanted to see the rest so bad! We taped it on VHS back in the day, but those are long since gone. Oh, Gilbert Blythe. The funny thing is, I saw the guy who played him in a stage play several years ago, and he was all chubby and not so boyishly hot. But I still love him anyway because I've gotten chubby, too!

[RisibleGirl]

I love the ivory jacket. Drool....

I'm done with all of my Christmas shopping except for Cameron. Why? Because Cameron hasn't given me his list. He's going to end up with something he doesn't like if he doesn't get on it already.

Can't wait to see you!!

xoxo

[sara.jane]

I love the black and white dress! Too bad I can't fit my butt into it! I think I'm getting the Sex and the City Movie for Christmas in my stocking ;)