another peak at my christmas list (for anyone still shopping) :)

1.  the broom of the system by david foster wallace

2.  victoria's secret gift card

3.  arrested development lucille bluth art print

4.  universal typewriter ribbon

5.  polaroid 300 film

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a peak at my christmas list

thankgiving came late this year so it's a bit of a scramble getting everything ready to go in time for christmas.  in case anybody is itching to get me crossed off their shopping list in time for the black friday/cyber monday holiday shopping madness, here's a look at what i'm drooling over right now.

crown vintage tabitha bootie (black size 11)

urban outfitters black panama hat

american rag tribal print sweater (medium or large)

artemis stud duo earrings

crystal lana drop earrings

warmen nappa leather plush lined button gloves (camel size large)

sandra dieckmann graphite stag throw pillow

sandra dieckman graphite bear throw pillow

buddha and yin yang iphone 4s case

talisker 10 year old single malt scotch

tibetan turquoise mantra earrings (charitable purchase from the campaign for a free tibet)

chateau cap de mourlin grand cru 2005 (bordeaux st. emilion blend)

deadwood: the complete series (on DVD)

happy holidays y'all!

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bargain watching

so here's a fun fact about my family:  i have two older siblings, and all three of us were born on the 29th of the month (march, april and july).  this means my big sister's birthday is coming up at the end of this month, AND mother's day is right around the corner.  gift giving is literally one of my favorite things to do, and when the internet produced "the private sale website," shopping got put in a whole different ballpark.

if you are not a member of at least ONE of the following websites, swallow your pride and sign up (no, i am not sponsored or being paid to tell you this, it's just really solid life advice).  they are free to join.

hautelook

rue la la

my habit

gilt

one kings lane

ideeli

fab

sole society

they do spam your inbox a tiny bit (only with their own emails) but the deals you can get on these sites are absolutely incredible and they will totally change the way (and amount) you shop... forever.

if you don't believe me check out some of the things i have fallen in love with, while shopping for people's presents:

1.  14k gold thunderbird etched cuff $110:  $59 from gilt 

2.  hangtime koi fish wall clock $149: $59 from myhabit

3.  tosca colorblock tote $60: $28 from hautelook

4.  lily pulitzer lottie dottie dress $198: $79 on ruelala

5.  14 piece bamboo utensil set $40: $22 on onekingslane

6.  tracy reese wylie wedge sandal $140: $70 on myhabit

7. best society draped wrap front dress $79: $59 on gilt

8.  wiener dog oil and vinegar set: $40: $24 on fab

warmer weather wants

it's friday!  and it's officially the first day of spring 2013 that we haven't had snow (yet)!  since eight out of the next ten days on weather.com's forecast are supposed to be above a scorching forty degrees, i figured i'd get in the spring spirit by sharing with you some of the warmer weather things i'm currently drooling over.

psst my birthday is in a week *hint hint*

nautical wine bag // maxi skirt // arrow bangle // sandals // polish