All I Want for Christmas…
Every year I put together a Christmas list, despite the fact that the only person who requests it is my mother. As I was piecing together this year’s list, I realized that I don’t really need anything. In fact, I was already granted my biggest wish—I found out on Friday that my brother is coming home from San Francisco for Christmas! Certainly, there are other things on my wish list—namely, a new bike, mattress, and car (in that order), but I’m smart enough to know that Santa doesn’t have pockets nearly that deep. So instead, I focused on all the little things I’ve coveted lately, many of which I would probably never buy myself…oh who am I kidding, I just haven’t bought them yet. More than anything, the annual list is an opportunity to gather my thoughts and also provide unique gift ideas for others. So here it goes, in no particular order (left to right).
1. Ada Table Lamp, CB2, $59.95
2. Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, Amazon, $14.47
3. Assorted Vinyl Records (Sigur Ros, Serge Gainsbourg, Iron & Wine, etc.)
4. Cuisinart Easy-Pop Popcorn Maker, Williams Sonoma, $39.95 (on sale today!)
5. Smartwool Artisan Socks - 2pk, Title Nine,$29
6. Colored Paring Knives - set of 3, Williams Sonoma, $32.95
7. Subscription to Cook’s Illustrated and Saveur, $24.95 and $19.95
8. KitchenAid Stand Mixer Pasta Attachment, Williams Sonoma, $149-$179
9. La Cafetiere Pura Orange Ceramic French Press 8 cup, Central Chef, $31.99
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December 7th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I couldn’t help but notice the pasta attachment. Matt and I have a pasta maker that attaches to the countertop that is much less expensive (maybe $50), and I believe we purchased it at Williams Sonoma too. We got hooked on making our own pasta when we were in Italy.
December 9th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Thanks, Julie. I think that’s a good tip…seems like a counter top roller would be much less expensive, and still do the trick. It’s just the KitchenAid lover in me that wants all the fun attachments and gadgets
December 10th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Tim and I love our pasta attachment. Worth every penny, makes the best pasta ever.
December 13th, 2009 at 8:20 am
I received the Smartwool Artisan socks as a gift. They looked beautiful, but the form on them is a little off for my foot; the stitching seems to be off somewhere. Considering trying them on sometime before you purchase.