My Christmas Wish List

Hello, dear friends.  It's great to be back.  I spent the past few days in my old home state, Texas.  Sista and I used our time in Austin to plan the shindig of the century... my Dad's 100th birthday extravaganza in April.  We got a lot accomplished while enjoying a few chuckles along the way.

Here are some pics I took.

The Westin is raffling off dinner in this darling gingerbread house for charity.

The Four Seasons lobby was decked out in all its glory.

Party Planner Dream Team

specializing in Centenarian Celebrations.

My return trip did not go as smoothly as I had hoped.  I ended up spending 3 hours on the plane waiting for a special de-icing machine to arrive so that we could take off.  Meanwhile, my Sista's plane which was in another terminal was de-iced and took off on time. 

That was the bad news.  The good news was that I had two empty seats next to me and plenty of time to work on my Christmas Wish List for the Mister.  I already got my big present - a new computer which I am typing on.  But the Mister wanted some ideas for gifts that he could give me to open on Christmas Eve.

He asked... I delivered.

I found a lot of ideas on Oprah's Favorite Things list.

If they're good enough for Oprah, they're good enough for me.

I made the Mister a relatively small list (49+ items) of a few things that are on my wishlist over at The Enchanted Home Shop.  If you want to treat yourself or someone else, stop over and take a gander.

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This little fruit infuser water bottle is going to be the kickstart of my weight loss/healthy eating journey for the new year.  It probably won't begin in 2018 or 2019, but I have high hopes for 2020.

In the meantime, I want one of these to carry around so I can impress my neighbors.

  

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I like my chardonnay brain-freeze cold.

This little number may be the answer to my prayers.

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I love these trays with handles.

Great colors, too.

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Spanx PLUS leggings?

Yes, please.

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A makeup mirror in a phone case?

I need to be selfie-ready at all times.

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I could use a new set of makeup brushes, and these look interesting to me.

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You know you're getting old when your daughter has wrinkle-reducing serums and lash enhancers on her Christmas list.  There's no way I'm going to let my kid have longer lashes than moi.

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My Clarisonic is on its last pulse beat.

I could use a new one. 

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My make up mirror is about a hundred years old.  

I'll take this one, provided the reflection is included.

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I met a woman in a store line a couple of weeks ago.  We chatted and I couldn't help but notice her gorgeous skin.  I commented on it and she told me that she uses a facial steamer/humidifier once a week.

I'll have what she's having.

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OMG... do these look like preppy empty nester boots, or what?

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My car mats were a mess last winter from snow and salt.  I need some rubber ones to trade out during those sloppy months.

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If you haven't figured it out by now, I hate cold weather.  

This cute little robe looks like a warm one.

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I can always use a new pair of warm jammies.  When I am out of the house, I dream of being at home snuggling with my rascals and wearing my nice warm jams.

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Speaking of jammies, did you know that they have people/doggie matching jammies?

Sounds like a must-have to me.  

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My #2 gave me these Ugg slippers about 8 years ago, and I wear them constantly.  They have begun to take on a life of their own.  I think it may be time for a new pair.

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It won't be a happy new year until I have my new Lilly planner.

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I start to stall around mid-afternoon.  A cappuccino/espresso machine may be just the ticket to give me that boost to take me over the hump until cocktail hour.

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I love these chunky bangles.  I'm going to order the gold/silver one if I don't find one under the tree.  Oprah and I will be twins if we go to the same holiday party.

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I've had my share of accidents in the kitchen.  

These cutting gloves would come in very handy.

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As I age gracefully, I find I have lost strength in my hands.  The Mister is tired of getting frantic texts from me telling him he has to come home early to open a jar for me.

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I put this Echo contraption down on my list because I have no one to talk to and boss around during the day except my two assistants.  And they just roll their eyes and ignore me.

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The best part of this charger is that it is a car locator.  I'm the sad sack you see walking around aimlessly trying to find her car. 

I've even given serious thought to reporting my car stolen so I wouldn't have to look for it anymore.

Don't tell me you never considered that.

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This GoBone gift idea looks like it's for the hooligans but it's actually for me.  Anything that helps to wear out my two crazies is a present for me.

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This is another gift that is not only for me but also for someone else.  This little contraption stops snoring.  

Mister - let me introduce you to your new best friend.

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As far as clothes are concerned, the only thing I really need is a towel bra.

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When facing tense moments in 2018
goodbye deep breaths...
helloo to my new hobby
cursing while coloring.  




Until next time...