Despite sticking my head in the sand my fingers in my ears, the holidays are here. Now, I may be a grinch,
but I do love shopping. Online. In stores. In my dreams. I would stop at calling me materialistic, but sometimes all you need for a quick pick me up is a fast swipe of the credit card. Money can’t buy happiness but it sure can pep you up for a bit.
So, you are hoping to buy someone a bit of happiness this holiday season? Well, I am here for you. I’ve divided it by price point. Everyone knows, that presents are really just a form of hush money.
Now go be Santa/Chanukah Harry to that special snowflake in your life. It is the holidays; show how much you really care.
Booty Call (0-$25)
Set of 4 Recycled Album Coasters: These are just hot; unique, practical, and affordable.
Leopard Print Baking Cups: Hey, it is me. I HAD to include something leopard print. These are, as the kids say, baller. I refuse to eat any cupcakes not in a leopard wrapper from now on.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl: If I could ask for one cook book this holiday, this would be it. Ree Drummond, “The Pioneer Woman” cranks out homey, delicious looking recipes on her hysterical website. Her step by step process is approachable and could make even a novice home chef feel like a genius. Her photography is stunning, too. A complete winner.
Retro Pin Up Wine Charms: Look! Wine charms! That are full of whimsy! And not completely cheap and crappy looking! And there are half naked ladies on ‘em! Hooray!
Girlfriend/Boyfriend ($25-$50)
Urban City Plates: Because you love your city so much you want to eat off of it. Have some fun.
The Lady’s Apron: This is just delightful. I would wear it just because. Ladylike with a hint of sexy. Who needs to be in the kitchen to rock this?
Calphalon Double Grill Pan: I love living in the city, but I do miss grilling. While a grill pan isn’t quite the same, it at least makes your steaks look mighty pretty.
Taeper Salt and Pepper Shakers: Salt IS the most important element of cooking. Well, salt and love. Give someone these and they know how loved they are.
Spouse ($50-$100)
Custom Made Cutting Board: Seriously, I swoon, swoon, at this. Some ladies love diamonds, I love a gorgeous cutting board. I’d let someone wife me in a heartbeat if they gave me this.
Cuisinart 7 Speed Handmixer: I will take on in red, please. These are straight up chic.
Bistro Toaster: This may be the hottest looking toaster I ever did see. I mean, look at it. Adorable, no?
Wusthof Bread Knife: Because after a chef’s knife, everyone should have a good bread knife. Sadly, mine is crap, so I am stuck pining for this one.
Mistress/Gigalo ($100+)
Highbury White Square Dinnerware Set: You eat off of it every day and you want your plates to look just as lovely as your food. Trust me.
illy iperEspresso Machine Holiday Gift Set: Sure, is costs $400. Sure, that may be a bit much. Sure, it is completely worth it.
Wall Mounted Enoteca Wine Bottle Opener: Not that you or your loved ones are the kind of people who break the cork and have to deal with shrapnel in your wine. No. Never. Not you. (But just in case, this is great.)
All Clad Round Waffle Maker: I have always wanted a waffle maker but it just seems a tad frivolous. Well, the holidays are about frivolity. This one is on sale and well..it is just so shiny and pretty.
Happy shopping, y’all.
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Ohh the cutting board…I sat and drooled over it for a couple of minutes. That thing is gorgeous.
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Pepper > Salt.
And I had to type more because fucking wordpress said “Pepper > Salt” was too short.
TWSS.
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Maxie, who ARE you???? Salt is of the gods! Aka Tom Colicchio.
Lex, I really hope this list means you will be rocking that apron next Friday.
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i really enjoy the titles of your headings. very much so.
since i’m your mistress i would like the waffle maker so you can cook me breakfast in the morning.
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I was doing so well with the whole not-shopping-for-myself thing, until I saw this list.
Damn you, Lexa.
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That bread knife? Might just be a self present since all my knives are crap.
What? No Kitchen Aid stainless steel mixer? Or, even better, the big ol’ copper clad one. Now that’s a present that can bring a tear to a guy’s eye. Wait, was that out loud? Damn.
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Lemmonex Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 8:21 am
I have included them in previous years…trying to keep it fresh up in here.
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I have a waffle maker. And it makes me very, very happy. It makes my friends happy, too. Because I’m the only one that has one. It’s worth it. Get one, Lexa. And Gay Boyfriend will love those coasters.
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Get yourself a waffle maker girl! I got a cheap one on sale at target and man- my waffles don’t taste anything but gourmet!
Also- LOVE that apron.
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That apron is aces. I’ve been blanking on smallish gifts for the missus and that fits the bill quite nicely.
The cutting board is awesome, but it’s more something she would buy me than I would buy her.
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I already almost bought that apron TWICE. And now it’s in my face again! I have one that I love from Anthropologie already, and three total, so it seems a little silly to get a fourth. But that one is so adorable.
Also, that cutting board? Swoon.
I think I have that mixer in silver (before there were colors) and it’s AWESOME.
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i love the categories…and how surprisingly spot on they are. why is it that we are willing to spend more for a mistress/gigalo than a bf/gf?
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I have had to stifle many an urge to email you with every animal print I come across — and there’s a lot of animal prints out there.
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This list is great … I’m going to work through it in detail as I can while here at work. Good job. I just have to say, re: the Calphalon grill pan: What the what!? I got a smaller one for my girlfriend for her birthday last year (along with a Le Creuset dutch oven and some other nice things, fear not) and paid way more than this bigger one is selling for at Target. Friggin’ Williams-Sonoma.
Nice job, again! Also, look at me, both reading your blog and commenting!
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I’d only have to be a gigolo to get that waffle maker?
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I love how MIstress/Gigalo is the most expensive priority list.
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wow, im loving these gifts! i really want that cookbook. and the waffle maker. and cutting board.
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Looove your list. Wish I’d had this last Christmas so I could have hint-hintily fwded it to The Ex.
Also, totally agree that in some cases it’s worth it to go way overboard and just get the dang espresso machine. When my bff went off to law school, I gave her a Gaggia espresso machine to ensure she wouldn’t run off and make a new best friend. It’s basically the platonic engagement ring.
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I have officially asked for that apron for xmass. I’d also suggest the Whisky Stones, also available thru Anthro. As a seasoned whiskey drinker, I can attest that they’d be a remarkable gift for anyone who enjoys caramel-colored liquors.
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This is VERY helpful Lexa. Thanks for thinking about the guys this Xmas.
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What if a BOYFRIEND is on my holiday list? Where do I buy one of those?
P.S. I love my Calphalon grill pan.
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Thanks soooo much for posting all these cool ideas. Today I was googling fun gifts for friends!
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totally buying the wifey some of the leopard print baking cups and the apron to be part of the small batch o gifts!
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Totally rockin’ list!
We want to say thank you for including us with such talent!
Cheers,
M & J at Taunton Greeen
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I opine that to receive the loan from creditors you must present a good reason. But, once I have received a financial loan, just because I was willing to buy a bike.
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I opine that to receive the loan from creditors you must present a good reason. But, once I have received a financial loan, just because I was willing to buy a bike.
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