Sometimes I daydream about being a superficial tart who wants more than a world of healthy and happily fed children for Christmas. It’s true that I want for nothing, and I try not to lose sight of that. Yet I am admittedly vexed with the consumerist gene and do enjoy a shopping spree. Let me assure you, however, that I am bargain shopper supreme. I scored an Anna Sui lace cocktail dress for five bucks at a consignment store…and it didn’t even need alterations. You need to understand what a big deal this is since I am a towering five feet tall. I might be a fashion loving shopper girl, but I do lead with practical sense (most of the time).
Shame on whomever cut off my feet in this photo because the shoes are gorgeous.
But in my daydreams I loosen the reins and blow up my Christmas list to a whole new high (or low, depending on perspective). Had I the resources to save the planet and all its creatures (but not snakes) and still luxuriate in shopper’s paradise, here’s what you’d find on my Christmas list of decadence:
Audi Q5 Hybrid – I don’t normally care about cars but I’ve been driving mine for 10 years and am itching for a change (and a clean car).
Barbour coat – This just might be the perfect weight coat for layering in North Carolina.
Ugg Dahlen boots – Warm, water-resistant, and wonderfully versatile!
A night at the Umstead with Mac Daddy – This one must include an overnight sitter. Sigh.
Dinner at Chef and the Farmer – I’m thinking about gifting this to myself.
Minnetonka slippers – My feet are always cold. Always.
Hunter boots – Imagine splish splashing in red rain boots!
Tickets to Kinky Boots – There’s clearly a footwear theme happening here.
Laptop – My eight year old laptop must be something like 97 in human years. It limps along with a wheeze and a few creaks…sorta like me, 46 in human years.
Overnight bag – Cath Kidston has jaunty prints to make packing more fun.
So there you have it, my list of extravagance. I’d be grateful to find these gifts tucked away for me, but let’s work together to cure what ails the world first.