my christmas list
Every year I have a hard time coming up with a Christmas list. My mom always asks me for a few suggestions and I can never seem to find that perfect thing I wouldn't buy for myself. This year I tried something new. I've started a new folder on my computer desktop marked "wishlist" and whenever I see something I'd really like, I take a screenshot of it and throw it into my wishlist folder. When it's time for holiday shopping, or my birthday is coming up, I can easily click through the items in my wishlist folder and make a list of things I really would be thrilled to receive.
Even better, my husband knows about my wishlist folder, and he can hop on my computer anytime to see what I might like to see under the Christmas tree. I try and have lots of items in there so it's still quite a surprise to see what he might choose. I thought I'd share a few things that are in my folder this Christmas... I'm highly doubtful that a new couch will arrive in time for Christmas, but hey, it's called a wishlist for a reason!
Top row: this beautiful font, this lovely tote bag
2nd row: these sweet bento boxes, some of this beautiful fabric
3rd row: this couch, some Japanese masking tape
Bottom row: this breadmaking book, this coloring pad for the kids, this beauty from Paul Rand
For more gift suggestions, visit the bloggers wishlist over at design*sponge, I listed a few other things I'll be giving and receiving this year.
12.8.2009
Reader Comments (34)
what a great idea. I think I'll start a wish list of my own, and add that tape and those bento boxes to it!
I bought The Doodle Book for my children last year and it is absolutely the best colouring-in/drawing book you could wish for. It's wonderful for long car trips, sick days and just those "I'm bored!" days during the holidays. I so hope that Santa puts it under your tree. Just try not to fight over it with your children! Meredith.
Hah! My son has three items on this list! The bento box, doodles and I know a lot of things.
Love that tote bag! I have a folder under my favourites called 'Wishlist' - not sure if my husband knows it's there though...
what a great way to learn and teach about your (material, it is true, but you gotta start somewhere!) desires! think I'll try it.
I love that couch. I wanted it instead of the piece of crap we have in our basement (laying the blame fully on Tony and Trav for that big mistake).
That Liberty fabric is one of my absolute favourites! I have a 1/4 yard that I'm saving for some perfect project one day!
I have all of the books on your list and adore each....I hope you get them this year.
Great great list. I ordered the doodle book for my boys, and I'd like to order pretty much everything else. Thanks for the great ideas.
I have that exact lunch box, and it is not very good. It does not have a tight seal and tends to leak.
What a great idea that bread book is! I am now dying for a copy myself! xo P.S. I'm also inspired by your challenge to "be still" this week. Wondering how to do that, though, with two wild boys--3 and 1. Today was anything but still. But I survived it! :) Love your beautiful blog. It's a treat to read.
FYI, the japanese masking tape is cheaper here:
http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Washi%20Paper%20Masking%20Tape_10451_10001_61107
and it comes in a really nice box!
i personally have been dying for some japanese masking tape for quite some time now!
xo.
i love that you want a font for christmas, that's so awesome! :)