Wish List

Every year I work on a Wish List that I post just before the holidays. It's my list of things that I want, hope, dream of some day getting. Most of the items are frivolous and fanciful (hence the term "wish list") and I don't really expect to receive them all (well, it wouldn't hurt!). But to be honest, the "fun part" is in putting the lists together. My only criteria is they have to be somewhat "believable" - meaning there could be a (small, tiny, miniscule) chance of getting at least one of the items. I mean anyone can wish for a billion dollars or a tropical dream house with George Clooney on a private island. But let's get real! Other than that, there are no other limits - they can be anything, from anywhere, or from anyone!

Here's my belated-holiday (but pre-birthday) wish list:

Sony E-Reader – this is the Ipod of the literary world. Rather than downloading songs, you can actually download books! This small (6.9” by 4.9” by .5”) and lightweight (9 ounces) electronic book can hold up to 80 average-size books. Definitely something a bookworm like me would love to have – even if I’m officially a “low-tech” person – that’s what I have Jojo for! =)
http://products.sel.sony.com/pa/prs/index.html

Square-shaped Corelle Dinner Set – I’m not sure why but lately I’ve been obsessing about changing our dinnerware into square-shaped plates, bowls, serving sets. I love this Pretty Pink pattern from Corelle! I need a set for 8 (every day) or 16 (dinner parties).
http://www.corelle.com/index.asp?pageId=93&pid=353

A pair of white Adirondack rocking chairs for our front porch – I can just imagine people-watching with Jojo, sipping lemonade, rocking the afternoon away.
http://www.therockingchaircompany.com/catalog/GCHO-0301-00-White-Cedar-Adirondack-Rocker-p-23020.html

Chocolate-brown, knee length toggle coat – I must have been an Eskimo in my past life cause I love toggle coats with faux fur hoodies.
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=254164&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

Leather Armchair and matching Ottoman – I want a comfy chair that’s designated as my “reading chaitr” where I can snuggle with a warm fleece warp and a good book. Pottery Barn’s Austin Leather Armchair is extra wide (so I can tuck my legs under me) and is soft enough to sit for hours. I love the Saddle Leather shade too.
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p9161/index.cfm?pkey=cfurcaolth

Set of Samsonite luggage for our upcoming trip to Manila! I like Samsonite’s “Silhouette 10” collection – or anything else that’s durable, classic, lightweight and stands out in the airport carousel!
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=221113&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

Since we're on the subject, I'd also like to wish for a total kitchen makeover (granite counters, please!) or better yet a garage makeover (and finally turn it into the family room we've been dreaming of!). What are the chances that Kenneth Brown (my absolute favorite designer) from HGTV's reDesign, will be knocking on our door? It could happen and yes, this is a "wish list" after all.