Katie's Birthday Wish List

Regan shared her birthday wish list, so I thought it was only fitting that I do the same. Less than one shopping-month left non-existent extravagant gift-giving readers and friends (or captive audience of Dr. B). Because this is our blog and we can write and wish what we want, I'm going to go ahead and put it all out there. A few of these are somewhat reasonable, but others most are just down right pipe dreams.

Let's start with the realistic. Everyone and their sister (including mine) has one of these and swears by it. I should probably just go out and buy one, but let's put it on the list for practicality reasons. 

On my recent trip to Nashville I lost my favorite Chanel sunglasses....some lucky (sticky-fingered) conference attendee is sporting some nice polarized French sunnies. So now I'm in the market for a new pair. I'll take these "Marmonts" from Valley Eyewear under my birthday tree. 

A good carryon bag is a must-have. I've got a good bag for work travel but want something a little more sophisticated when we jet off to exotic places (i.e. go to New York for Jets games). This would do the trick for the Jet-setting....

Or perhaps a Goyard duffle with a monogram...what birthday girl doesn't love a good monogram?

But this is probably a more sensible (and budget-friendly) option and plays more to the mountain girl in me...

This might work too. 

I've been "needing" a good trench coat for a while, and no one does it better than Burberry. This would be a piece I'd have forever. I'd go for the Kensington Long Heritage Trench, if you're asking. 

And last on the list....the most practical (and most expensive) is a built-in for our mud room. Yes, this is what happens in your mid-thirties...but man, would I have a pretty place to hang my imaginary Burberry trench. 

All I Want for Christmas

While I didn't make a trip to see Santa this year, it doesn't mean I haven't made a list. Regan shared her list, and it only seemed fitting that I should too. Dr. B, are you reading this? :-).

I desperately need a new dress coat. Here are a two options I found online.

Ted Baker London Long Wrap Coat

Burberry Brit Rushworth Wool Coat

When we were on our honeymoon, in Hong Kong The Peninsula had the MOST AMAZING sheets I have ever slept in. They are an Italian brand called Quagliotti and I don't think I'd ever leave my bed if we had them. You can't really see them in this picture, but they are a soft grey with a  very fine pinstripe. Perfection. 

I've heard these are great for your skin. You can never go wrong with good skin care.

Clarisonic Mia 2

I'm always cold and I need some good sweaters to keep me warm. I think this would do the trick.

Sweaty Betty Sanctuary Knitted Tunic

A girl can never have too many hand bags. I've had my eye on this one for a while, and now it's on sale!

Marc Jacobs Bowery Satchel

We're huge fans of Irene Wood at C & C. Her jewelry is amazing...and she also paints! As we continue to decorate our house, we need something long and rectangular for our living room. I love this piece, "Above and Below, I Float" and am thinking we might need to commission a similar piece.

And if we're really talking wish list, building out our attic would top the list! This is what it looks like now.

But if Santa could finish off one side as an office and the other as a sleeping space, that would be great. I've been a very good girl this year!  

I hope you're making a list and checking it twice!