Dear Santa....part 2

Dear Santa,

I'd like all these things from Urban Outfitters too!

The Vega watch by Nixon in white

The Where the Wild Things Are tree ornaments

and this pretty Welcome yellow coat hanger!

Dear Santa...part 1

I know I've been gone for almost a week but my meetings in Ferney (outside Geneva) were so draining that after they were done, all I could do was sleep or eat cheese. I'm back now and ready to post ahead.

So M asked me yesterday to make him a list of things I want for Christmas. I do this every year to help him think of ideas for presents. I usually get one or two little things off my list. I think it's just fun coming up with the list. Here's the first item on my list...

It's from domesticity. I'm in love with entry ways. I can't wait to design my own when we finally get our act together and start building our house. If they carried the hook in yellow instead of orange, I'd be in heaven!

And now the dress!

I've showed you the shoes and the hairpiece and now all that's left of the outfit is the dress. Actually, I still need jewelry which is another thing entirely! I knew I wanted something short and something made for me. I also knew that I wanted something that was modern yet feminine.

I was at home working one day and decided to take a break to see what was new on Etsy...and there it was. I didn't hesitate. I contacted Liza and asked her if the material of the dress was dressy enough for a wedding gown and as soon as she said yes, I was sold. The material is a cotton sateen that is a really pale grey.

I was a little worried about having a custom dress made for me in August 2008 when the wedding wasn't for another year. Liza said that once payment was made, she'd cut and put the material aside and that in Feb/March I could contact her with my measurements or come down to Portland for a fitting. Done! I paid for the dress right then and there. Liza even sent me a sample of the material so I could match accessories to it.

Hair is done and paid for!

Ok, after a lot of back and forth, I finally decided on a hairpiece for the wedding, custom ordered it and paid for it. I'm so excited. I might just have to wear it around the house! It was only $45. This is a picture of what the hairpiece is based on and this is the description of the custom made piece from House of Telsa who's making it for me.

"I think the style of the speckled green fascinator would really complement your dress quite nicely. The rosette lends that feminine touch and the lines created by the tulle would mimic the structured lines of your dress. The rosette part of the piece measures approximately 3.5" x 3.5", which is not too large and since the tulle is translucent, it creates a soft subtle effect that does not overpower. I know I will find the perfect pale gray dupioni and I already have the gray tulle I'd like to use. The look would be subtle and the swarovski crystals (not black, but a color called "crystal") added to the tulle would be the perfect touch. Also, vintage rhinestones in the middle of the flower instead of swarovski crystals would add a much nicer touch given the special occassion. I'm loving all the tone on tone contrasting that will make up this piece and I think you will too!"

A change of hair...

I think I like this better for my wedding hair. If felt like I could pull it off, I'd buy a couple and where them everyday! Giantdwarf makes it and you can find her stuff on Etsy. I love the color and this gorgeous hair piece will match my shoes! I wonder if this can be made with silk or a cotton sateen.

Yay pink!

I LOVE this mirror from Habitat.

I love this shirt and it goes to a great cause.

Time for a shot of color

I want these! M is in need of shot glasses for our home bar setup and these would be perfect. Generate is selling them on their site. I also really want this really lovely Timeless Clock which would go with all the green in my apartment. Alas, it's a little out of my price range but I can dream can't I?