reDiscovering Rockford: 12.10

Okay, okay... so I know I'm a little old to be climbing up on Santa's lap to tell him what I'm wishing for this year (by the way, I find that to be such a bizarre tradition, now that I think about it). But, that doesn't mean I can't create a list of some items I am hoping for this year, if only in my dreams (more specifically, the dreams where I have a lot of wealthy and generous loved ones). Not that I expect to get any of this stuff, but it's still fun to think about.

Stocking Stuffers:

How freakin' cool is this? You're thinking it's a sweet looking key, right? Oh no... it's much more than that, it's a bottle opener! That's what I call drinkin' some brewskies in style my friends. Castle Key Bottle Opener, Anthroplogie ($12)

My favorite nail polish brand, Essie, creates the most understated and elegant polishes. They are famous for their array of pale pinks, but they've also got some great colored shades. Some I'm hoping for this year...

Tart Deco ($8)

Pillow Talk ($8)

Cute as a Button ($8)

Keeping Warm:

Mmmm.... cashmere lined leather gloves, or as call them, Big Girl Gloves. I want these sooo bad!

J Crew ($175)

Slightly more affordable numbers from Bloomingdales ($68.60)

In the Kitchen:

I've been so inspired to cook lately (or at least to think about cooking) and though I love the internet and blogs, etc., there is just nothing quite like a beautiful and interesting cookbook. Here are three books I'm longing for.

Phaidon ($39.95)

Joachim ($24.95)

Clark ($27.50)

For the office:

I love the novelty of this mousepad/notepad. There is one in every letter of the alphabet! Alphacritter Mousepad, Anthroplogie ($12)

My poor laptop always gets lugged around with me in anything but a protective case. This one would keep my laptop safe, and she'd probably feed pretty darn stylish at the same time. Vera Bradley Laptop Portfolio in Poppy Fields ($78)