easy to shop for
Talking to Rick about the frustration of buying the *perfect gift* for Dad we both agreed that conversely, theres a plethora of gifts you can buy for either one of us! :) But of course it's easier said than done - especially if it's someone you care about and want to make them squeal with delight that you got them the best. gift. ever.So here's a small wishlist I would write if my birthday just happen to be around the corner. You know - just in case you're curious:
- Gift certificate to Ambiance. I love this store and don't shop there nearly enough. :)
- Dido for my favorite (albeit kinda pricey) jewelry store: Gallery of Jewels (wow, do I need to offer to redo their site or what? eeks - maybe they'll do a trade with me! :) So if you know me, you'll know I'm a jewelry nut. And lately I'm finding somehow with all my great peices - I need MORE!
- Actually, there's some really cute jewelry on this site too.
- Fantastic, creative, fun sites!! I love most anything off of these great sites: Wishingfish.com, Uncommon Goods (seriously I wish I had a $1000 to spend on this site!), Coolest Shop, and Crackers & Honey. All of these and a few more are on my links page!
- Resubscribe me to my favorite mags: Giant Robot,
HOW mag(I just renewed myself for 2 years), BUST - I'm getting an iPod!! woohooo!! So I need a ton of accessories. I've added a few to my Amazon wishlist, but a gift certificate to the Apple Store would never go to waste with how many little things I want.
- New Cell Phone. Mine is ANCIENT. I know I'm prolly never gonna get this from someone, but hey, it's *my* wishlist! :)
- Music, Books and more. Yes, I've updated my Amazon Wishlist. But really it's rather limiting when there's so many other great sites out there with super cute things! However, props to Amazon for starting a serious wishlist craze. It's obviously the easiest too for strangers who might not have a certain someone's address. (hey! I dont have dooce's or sarah b's and I'd send them gifts if I could!) Granted most sites now will email gift certificates, which is a good way to go about it. Anyway, CD's seem to come to me quite easily, but I always love getting new music - and if giving music brings you joy - who am I to argue? I will tell you there's a few other things on there that aren't CD'S that would bring me just *as much* joy :)
Along time ago I wrote a rant about wishlists, and how I wish they were more popular. I'm not trying to be greedy here at all. I just honestly want to curb some of the sensless purchases in this world and save the closets full of hidden and disliked gifts from years past. I mean, I definitely support the creative creators of products in the world and buying what's being sold is how our world goes round... but giving is just as special with a heartfelt hug, fresh baked cookies or a crafty mixed tape or hand painted rock.
Either way, I'm looking forward to celebrating my birthday this weekend with my awesome friends, Rick and my bro... and I even will take in a little art at the Monster Drawing Rally (which I'm SOOOO excited about) and enjoy a few celebratory glasses of wine. Birthdays are THE BEST! xoxoxo
