I heart the Holidays.
Well, Kiddies: Chanukah’s over, Christmas is only a week away, and I’m knee deep in holiday euphoria. I’ve been listening to tons of xmas music. Everything from The Ronettes Christmas, to A Very Special Christmas to Christmas Remixed. Andy hates listening to the same old xmas shlock every year, so he finds the most obscure remixes, like Santastic Mashup, to keep it feelin’ fresh. I love it.
It’s been a busy holiday season this year, what with the writers’ strike depriving me of my social life, Katie Holmes pulling a Single White Female on baby Suri, and the shocking news of Jamie Lynne Spears’ pregnancy! Whoa… But I’m ready to get down to business, and talk Christmas.
I’ve got most of my Christmas shopping finished. I’m sure I’ll freak out at the last minute and decide to buy something else, but it’s cool, because giving presents is almost as fun as getting them! And I’ve been doing lots of decorating, including making a stunning Gingerbread House last night. Behold!
So, what do I want for Christmas? Here are a few things that looked cool, as well as some that looked a little crazy (no ear dryers this time!!!)
Fingerless Gloves. I have a pair already and I love them, but these gloves by Zero + Maria Cornejo caught my eye. First of all, they’re cashmere (yum), they’re elbow length, and they’ve got ruching down one side for that ultra chic look.
Super cute hoop earrings from Kenneth Jay Lane. I asked for these for Christmas—think I’ll get em? (hehe) They’re simple enough to wear during the day, but flashy enough to wear for a night out.
For that special guy in your life: the most insane Swiss Army Knife ever. It has 85 tools and over 100 functions. Seriously, who needs all that crap? (Probably my dad, but I’m not spending $1,200 on a frigging pocket knife).
A Swarovski USB flash drive, because who doesn’t need a little bling when they’re storing memory?
I love this clutch by Seril. It’s called the “knockout clutch.” Come on, how cute is that? I know this bag is overly trendy right now, but it’s fabulous. I want one!!!
Different Like Coco. I don’t think I know any kids, but I’m a Young Adult writer, and I love fashion, and this book looks AWESOME! Who wouldn’t want to read an illustrated biography of Coco Chanel?
And after you’ve done all your Christmas shopping, don’t forget to do a little charity work. Check out FreeRice.com, where you can practice your vocab while simultaneously donating rice to the UN to end world hunger! Cool, right?
Okay, this is probably my last post before xmas. My parents just got into town, and we’re having a party, so there’s boat-loads to do around here.
Happy Holidays everybody!
December 19th, 2007 at 5:13 am
Look at that Swiss Army Knife! MY GOD! JUST LOOK AT THAT THING! Can we say overload?! DAMN! Talk about hyperbole!
I think Katie Cruise is now a robot, an android. I had a post not too long ago on her with that hair, and she just creeps me out. Stepford wife anyone? Scientology is a very damaging cult I see.
Have a great Xmas and here’s to a great 2008 and Britney’s new role as an aunt.
EEK!
December 19th, 2007 at 9:35 am
I love the clutch, its so adorable and you can stick your fingers in it! There is something similar on etsy made with brass knuckles that I want oh SO badly.
I also want that coco Chanel book, it’s brilliant! If I had a little brat, for sure thats all she would be allowed to read, ha.
December 19th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
eww jamie lynn, god even britney didn’t get preggers this young, ho ho ho
ooo skillful gingerbread house alex, are you gonna eat it or let the sugar crystallize haha?
cute chanel book i want it!
i am totally addicted to free rice i just discovered it yesterday, amazing
December 19th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Jamie Lynn pregant a real shocker actually not but have a great Holiday!
December 19th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS OS PREGNANT? She’s sixteen!
December 19th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
excellent gingerbread house! i cant wait to ravish it
uh, what, you mean youre not sending it over to me for christmas?
gee thanks alex
good luck on your wishlist!
December 19th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
no. I do not need bling when flash-driving. But it does look pretty cool.
Merry Christmas! Have fun with your family!!
December 20th, 2007 at 11:37 am
If I carry a knife in my clutch,
it won’t be that swiss army thing.
Have a wonderful Christmas, Alex.
December 20th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
I also heart the holidays! I love all the deliciuos food!
That clutch is so beautiful!
Happy Holidays!
December 21st, 2007 at 10:00 am
I have been out of the Christmas spirit since the Jamie Lynn saga…seriously my bubs is scared, he can;t understand why I care….and I wish I knew why too.
that knife is cool….funny thing the only thing I own from Tiffany’s is a Sterling Silver Swiss Army Knife.
have a very merry christmas darling girl!!
December 21st, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Wow! Merry Christmas Alex! Your gingerbread house is beautiful! What a fabulous idea for the fence. I’ll use that myself (making mine on Sunday) - I mean, wow!
December 21st, 2007 at 9:32 pm
“Katie Holmes pulling a Single White Female on baby Suri”. Ha. so true. I actually like katie’s haircut, but it ages her by about 20 years.
and i love love love your gingerbread house! the pretzel fence is adorable! i however never have the patience to make one because they are so time consuming, but i love yours!
December 22nd, 2007 at 1:33 am
omg i kno christmas season is sooo busy! today was the last day of school, leaving very little time to actually savor the holiday! yea i just put up my last post before xmas as well - the christmas season is just tooo short in my opinion!
happy holidays
December 22nd, 2007 at 2:19 am
Hmm. I think we all freak and procrastinate in holiday shopping. I know I do.
p.s.hope publicity for your book is going well.if you have time check out my new post.happy holidays!
December 22nd, 2007 at 9:55 pm
Um…I quite like that knife! Merry Christmas
December 23rd, 2007 at 9:55 pm
I definitely need a bling thumb drive! And I actually asked for a pocket knife for Christmas…here’s hoping I get it.
December 27th, 2007 at 12:40 am
The only thing I really need on a Swiss Army knife is a corkscrew. Which begs the question, why don’t I just carry around a corkscrew? I guess I need something to cut slices of the Dubliner (my favorite Irish cheese to go with the wine:).
Hope your still having happy holidaze!
December 27th, 2007 at 1:54 am
alex! im back!!
*gasp*
and you continue to amaze me.
December 27th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Hi Alex!
I tagged you today on my blog. It’s completely voluntary, of course, whether you’d like to continue the tag. Hugs.
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December 28th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Just wanted to add that I love free rice.com since I found out about it a few months ago I think I’ve donated like 5,000 grains It gets a tad bit adictive especially when you are suppossed to be typing a lab report!
December 28th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
That knife looks scary but I’d probably want it around on outdoor activities…useful little things, they are. The bling-y memory stick, on the other hand….
I know this is way belated, but- happy holidays! I hope you’ve had a good time.
December 29th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
oh and i left something for you on my blog
December 30th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
hahahaha its okay i have my blog as my home page and it scares the crap outta me every time!
happy new year to you too!
December 30th, 2007 at 11:39 pm
I hope you had a good christmas!
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I love your new Fingerless Gloves and also your black clutch
Happy 2008
January 3rd, 2008 at 5:08 pm
I would LOVE to read an illustrated book about Coco!
January 5th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Just when you think the purse can’t be reinvented- blam! Finger holes.
But fingerless gloves will never do for my tiny carrot stick digits.