Christmas Wish List 2011

[nararabbit]

My new e-ring setting is coming and that was most of my chanukah budget for me. However, my husband got me a persian cat knowing I had always wanted one. Of course now he loves her as much as me. Fear not, she was adopted rather than bought.

As for my "wishlist," a pair of 1.5 cttw-ish pear diamonds in BGD 18k rose gold leverbacks; a Tiffany I Love You rose gold band; a Tiffany rose gold oval key (seeing a theme here ). Oh, and a rose gold twist ring from Adzias on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/77531851/14k-rose-gold-rope-or-twisted-wire-ring!

 

[dragonfly411]

I'm hoping for

gold hoops - but my hopes aren't in the air right now.
darker colored Sperry boat shoes
A couple of horse training books
A couple of cookbooks to work with my diet changes (hunting for some good ones now)
perfume

 

[chemgirl]

I wasn't planning on asking for anything for Christmas because I bought a new laptop after DH deleted my photos off of the shared computer for the second time and called it my birthday/Christmas present. However, DH just bought a home gym for 4k because he really "needed" it. When I made the comment "So now I don't have to get you presents for the next 5 years" he stared at me in shock. Apparently the home gym was a necessity and my laptop was just something I wanted on a whim.

I set him straight.

Now I get a present, lol.

I asked for a BGD bezel pendant, but I have a feeling I'll be getting a Kindle instead.

DH doesn't really get why I want bling. I think I'm the only married woman I know without ANY diamonds! I'm working on it...

 

[Missy]

I wasn't planning on asking for anything for Christmas because I bought a new laptop after DH deleted my photos off of the shared computer for the second time and called it my birthday/Christmas present. However, DH just bought a home gym for 4k because he really "needed" it. When I made the comment "So now I don't have to get you presents for the next 5 years" he stared at me in shock. Apparently the home gym was a necessity and my laptop was just something I wanted on a whim.

I set him straight.

Now I get a present, lol.

I asked for a BGD bezel pendant, but I have a feeling I'll be getting a Kindle instead.

DH doesn't really get why I want bling. I think I'm the only married woman I know without ANY diamonds! I'm working on it...

Let me get this straight. Your DH gets to pick exactly what he wants but you have to take what he decides is an appropriate gift for you?!

Um, no. Sorry. That just isn't right or fair and only you can allow this to go on or change it and get whatyou really want. Home gym is a necessity for your dh just like bling is a necessity for our soul!

 

[MyDiamondSparkles]

My computer is making sounds like it is about to give up the ship, even though it is a top of the line computer with 1TB and not even a year old---hey I guess I use computers hard. But who wants a new computer for Christmas, right? Not me!

I will take an OEC between 3.5-4.5 carats, but unless I plan on playing Santa myself I don't think it's gonna happen....lol. But hey, if Santa wants to put int in layaway and give it to me next Christmas I'm down with that.

So then next on the list is a Brother PR650 embroidery machine. I already have a top of the line Bernina 830E but I want to see if the Brother is something I might like better--I kind of doubt it, so if Santa wants to bring me a Dealer approved used one that is a-okay with me. That way if I don't like it I won't feel bad about re-selling it.

 

[chemgirl]

I wasn't planning on asking for anything for Christmas because I bought a new laptop after DH deleted my photos off of the shared computer for the second time and called it my birthday/Christmas present. However, DH just bought a home gym for 4k because he really "needed" it. When I made the comment "So now I don't have to get you presents for the next 5 years" he stared at me in shock. Apparently the home gym was a necessity and my laptop was just something I wanted on a whim.

I set him straight.

Now I get a present, lol.

I asked for a BGD bezel pendant, but I have a feeling I'll be getting a Kindle instead.

DH doesn't really get why I want bling. I think I'm the only married woman I know without ANY diamonds! I'm working on it...

Let me get this straight. Your DH gets to pick exactly what he wants but you have to take what he decides is an appropriate gift for you?!

Um, no. Sorry. That just isn't right or fair and only you can allow this to go on or change it and get whatyou really want. Home gym is a necessity for your dh just like bling is a necessity for our soul!

Well his gym doesn't count as a Christmas present, because its good for his health He's getting a hockey jersey for his favorite team and tickets to take his dad to a game (its a surprise I'm working out with his dad). I had picked out my new laptop as my present and I was happy with it until I realized that he was just buying whatever the heck he wanted for himself at any time. We recently combined finances and he makes about 3x what I do so we have been having issues compromising on budgets. I'm still spending like I'm running the household on my income alone and he's more relaxed with things. Its something we both need to work on.

The bling thing is something else entirely (probably for another thread). I started reading PS when shopping for an engagement ring with an ex boyfriend although I didn't join until relatively recently. My DH is extremely anti-diamond (for several reasons, mostly because he's uninformed). I don't even have a diamond engagement ring. At the time of our engagement, he had just lost his biggest client and that client declared bankruptcy without paying him. I didn't feel right demanding an expensive ring when he was struggling to keep his company afloat. Now that we have a healthy savings account and his company is doing well I want some bling! He's coming around a bit on the diamond thing. I pointed out that manufacturing his fancy electronics is far worse for the environment than mining...

If I don't get the pendant for Christmas I will probably put some of my bonus towards it and buy it for myself for Valentine's day.

ETA: He doesn't deny me anything I really want, he just refuses to buy diamonds for moral (in his mind) reasons. I have complete access to all accounts and can go shopping if I want, I'm just more of a saver and believe that big purchases should be for a special occasion. So I will buy something big and he will be "oh, do you really think you need that?" and I will say "Well I would like it, how about if its for Christmas?" and so on. If I ask him if he really needs something his answer is always yes!

 

[Missy]

I wasn't planning on asking for anything for Christmas because I bought a new laptop after DH deleted my photos off of the shared computer for the second time and called it my birthday/Christmas present. However, DH just bought a home gym for 4k because he really "needed" it. When I made the comment "So now I don't have to get you presents for the next 5 years" he stared at me in shock. Apparently the home gym was a necessity and my laptop was just something I wanted on a whim.

I set him straight.

Now I get a present, lol.

I asked for a BGD bezel pendant, but I have a feeling I'll be getting a Kindle instead.

DH doesn't really get why I want bling. I think I'm the only married woman I know without ANY diamonds! I'm working on it...

Let me get this straight. Your DH gets to pick exactly what he wants but you have to take what he decides is an appropriate gift for you?!

Um, no. Sorry. That just isn't right or fair and only you can allow this to go on or change it and get whatyou really want. Home gym is a necessity for your dh just like bling is a necessity for our soul!

Well his gym doesn't count as a Christmas present, because its good for his health He's getting a hockey jersey for his favorite team and tickets to take his dad to a game (its a surprise I'm working out with his dad). I had picked out my new laptop as my present and I was happy with it until I realized that he was just buying whatever the heck he wanted for himself at any time. We recently combined finances and he makes about 3x what I do so we have been having issues compromising on budgets. I'm still spending like I'm running the household on my income alone and he's more relaxed with things. Its something we both need to work on.

The bling thing is something else entirely (probably for another thread). I started reading PS when shopping for an engagement ring with an ex boyfriend although I didn't join until relatively recently. My DH is extremely anti-diamond (for several reasons, mostly because he's uninformed). I don't even have a diamond engagement ring. At the time of our engagement, he had just lost his biggest client and that client declared bankruptcy without paying him. I didn't feel right demanding an expensive ring when he was struggling to keep his company afloat. Now that we have a healthy savings account and his company is doing well I want some bling! He's coming around a bit on the diamond thing. I pointed out that manufacturing his fancy electronics is far worse for the environment than mining...

If I don't get the pendant for Christmas I will probably put some of my bonus towards it and buy it for myself for Valentine's day.

ETA: He doesn't deny me anything I really want, he just refuses to buy diamonds for moral (in his mind) reasons. I have complete access to all accounts and can go shopping if I want, I'm just more of a saver and believe that big purchases should be for a special occasion. So I will buy something big and he will be "oh, do you really think you need that?" and I will say "Well I would like it, how about if its for Christmas?" and so on. If I ask him if he really needs something his answer is always yes!

Ugh, I'm sorry Chemgirl. There are so many issues here that I don't feel comfortable commenting further unless you really want input. I will say that it seems from an outside perspective to be an unbalanced relationship at least where money is concerned. I am sorry about his client but hey that was before and he still had 4K to spend on his needs. How about yours? It's not up to him to deem what is worthy and what is not for your needs IMO unless he allows you to do the same for his which very clearly he does not. If it is important to you it should be important to him. Period. That is part of a supportive and nurturing loving relationship. If he doesn't put a value on what you hold important how does that make you feel?

Sorry Chemgirl, I do not want to make you feel worse and I hope the 2 of you can work it out. I don't think it is so much about the bling as it is a deeper issue.

 

[Missy]

ame I want a second dishwasher so badly! I simply cannot stomach wasting my time and energy unloading and reloading the thing every other day.. I don't know why it bothers me so much, it takes all of fifteen minutes, but it's just *that* chore that sets my teeth on edge! I've even designated which cabinets to rip out... unfortunately I'm going to have to wait at least a few more months though, sadly.


No bling on my wish list this year. DH is having trouble with his shoulder and ankle, and might need surgery on both, so - I'm just hoping for quick procedures and a smooth recovery. And that he'll be fully functional afterward! If things go well we might go to Disney World.. that's a big question mark though.

Yssie, probably you have already looked into this option but just wanted to mention it in case you haven't. Double dish drawers. They are wonderful in that you load the top (or bottom) one day and run it and you can load the bottom (or top) drawer the next and no need to unload the other. We have them but I would not recommend our brand (Fisher Paykel) as we had lots of trouble with it for the first few years until my dh took it apart and finally (hopefully) fixed it for good. Anyway, it is great because I totally get what you are saying re unloading before you can run the next load and with the double dish drawers there is no need.

Hope your dh has an easy surgery and a smooth recovery!!

 

[JewelFreak]

No bling ever on my Christmas list. DH doesn't mind if I buy my own but he can't bring himself to pull the trigger for me -- money is only spent well if it's spent on vintage cars, you know. I blew my budget on the ring I'm having made anyhow.

So, a 2-volume set of Mary Chesnut's Civil War diary, illustrated version just came out, using photos she collected for it that recently turned up. And a nice knit coat from Nordstroms.

Nothing better than settling down Christmas evening with a great new book received as a present!

--- Laurie

 

[Amys Bling]

No bling for me... I want a new ski jacket and a new Kindle. DH gets a new ski outfit as well.

Hubby put a new ski jacket on his wishlist too!

 

[Amys Bling]

I wasn't planning on asking for anything for Christmas because I bought a new laptop after DH deleted my photos off of the shared computer for the second time and called it my birthday/Christmas present. However, DH just bought a home gym for 4k because he really "needed" it. When I made the comment "So now I don't have to get you presents for the next 5 years" he stared at me in shock. Apparently the home gym was a necessity and my laptop was just something I wanted on a whim.

I set him straight.

Now I get a present, lol.

I asked for a BGD bezel pendant, but I have a feeling I'll be getting a Kindle instead.

DH doesn't really get why I want bling. I think I'm the only married woman I know without ANY diamonds! I'm working on it...

Let me get this straight. Your DH gets to pick exactly what he wants but you have to take what he decides is an appropriate gift for you?!

Um, no. Sorry. That just isn't right or fair and only you can allow this to go on or change it and get whatyou really want. Home gym is a necessity for your dh just like bling is a necessity for our soul!

Well his gym doesn't count as a Christmas present, because its good for his health He's getting a hockey jersey for his favorite team and tickets to take his dad to a game (its a surprise I'm working out with his dad). I had picked out my new laptop as my present and I was happy with it until I realized that he was just buying whatever the heck he wanted for himself at any time. We recently combined finances and he makes about 3x what I do so we have been having issues compromising on budgets. I'm still spending like I'm running the household on my income alone and he's more relaxed with things. Its something we both need to work on.

The bling thing is something else entirely (probably for another thread). I started reading PS when shopping for an engagement ring with an ex boyfriend although I didn't join until relatively recently. My DH is extremely anti-diamond (for several reasons, mostly because he's uninformed). I don't even have a diamond engagement ring. At the time of our engagement, he had just lost his biggest client and that client declared bankruptcy without paying him. I didn't feel right demanding an expensive ring when he was struggling to keep his company afloat. Now that we have a healthy savings account and his company is doing well I want some bling! He's coming around a bit on the diamond thing. I pointed out that manufacturing his fancy electronics is far worse for the environment than mining...

If I don't get the pendant for Christmas I will probably put some of my bonus towards it and buy it for myself for Valentine's day.

ETA: He doesn't deny me anything I really want, he just refuses to buy diamonds for moral (in his mind) reasons. I have complete access to all accounts and can go shopping if I want, I'm just more of a saver and believe that big purchases should be for a special occasion. So I will buy something big and he will be "oh, do you really think you need that?" and I will say "Well I would like it, how about if its for Christmas?" and so on. If I ask him if he really needs something his answer is always yes!

Just wanted to remark that I think you deserve the bling at this point...

 

[yssie]

ame I want a second dishwasher so badly! I simply cannot stomach wasting my time and energy unloading and reloading the thing every other day.. I don't know why it bothers me so much, it takes all of fifteen minutes, but it's just *that* chore that sets my teeth on edge! I've even designated which cabinets to rip out... unfortunately I'm going to have to wait at least a few more months though, sadly.


No bling on my wish list this year. DH is having trouble with his shoulder and ankle, and might need surgery on both, so - I'm just hoping for quick procedures and a smooth recovery. And that he'll be fully functional afterward! If things go well we might go to Disney World.. that's a big question mark though.

Yssie, probably you have already looked into this option but just wanted to mention it in case you haven't. Double dish drawers. They are wonderful in that you load the top (or bottom) one day and run it and you can load the bottom (or top) drawer the next and no need to unload the other. We have them but I would not recommend our brand (Fisher Paykel) as we had lots of trouble with it for the first few years until my dh took it apart and finally (hopefully) fixed it for good. Anyway, it is great because I totally get what you are saying re unloading before you can run the next load and with the double dish drawers there is no need.

Hope your dh has an easy surgery and a smooth recovery!!

Thanks for bringing it up - I actually have never heard of this! I just did some Googling - the price looks to be right about the same as a new dishwasher... How often do you wind up running yours? I'm concerned about the size, I don't think we can replace what we currently have - when it's just the two of us we don't use all that much but our parents are up at least once a month, and then it's multiple loads a day. But it seems like a fantastic alternative to a second dishwasher - definitely something I will be looking into!

 

[Missy]

ame I want a second dishwasher so badly! I simply cannot stomach wasting my time and energy unloading and reloading the thing every other day.. I don't know why it bothers me so much, it takes all of fifteen minutes, but it's just *that* chore that sets my teeth on edge! I've even designated which cabinets to rip out... unfortunately I'm going to have to wait at least a few more months though, sadly.


No bling on my wish list this year. DH is having trouble with his shoulder and ankle, and might need surgery on both, so - I'm just hoping for quick procedures and a smooth recovery. And that he'll be fully functional afterward! If things go well we might go to Disney World.. that's a big question mark though.

Yssie, probably you have already looked into this option but just wanted to mention it in case you haven't. Double dish drawers. They are wonderful in that you load the top (or bottom) one day and run it and you can load the bottom (or top) drawer the next and no need to unload the other. We have them but I would not recommend our brand (Fisher Paykel) as we had lots of trouble with it for the first few years until my dh took it apart and finally (hopefully) fixed it for good. Anyway, it is great because I totally get what you are saying re unloading before you can run the next load and with the double dish drawers there is no need.

Hope your dh has an easy surgery and a smooth recovery!!

Thanks for bringing it up - I actually have never heard of this! I just did some Googling - the price looks to be right about the same as a new dishwasher... How often do you wind up running yours? I'm concerned about the size, I don't think we can replace what we currently have - when it's just the two of us we don't use all that much but our parents are up at least once a month, and then it's multiple loads a day. But it seems like a fantastic alternative to a second dishwasher - definitely something I will be looking into!

You're welcome Yssie. I really love it and use one of the drawers almost every day. I love that it's good for just the 2 of us but when we have company over I can use both drawers and it fits a lot. For example we host Thanksgiving and have 12 people over and the 2 dish drawers fits everything.

I think we are actually using less water and less energy per load since the dish drawers are somewhat smaller and good for everyday use for just the 2 of us. Since my dh has fixed the Fisher Paykel (knock wood it stays that way) it has been a dream. We actually had this in our first beach house too as we liked the arrangement of the dish drawers so much. Really very efficient and easy.

 

[PilsnPinkysMom]

A BFP and a "pass" for the bar exam, please!

I love both of these wishes and hope you get BOTH!

 

[PilsnPinkysMom]

No bling-bling for me.

We're in super-saver mode, but I'd like a set of new, natural-hair makeup brushes. Ooh! And some new window coverings for our front window!

 

[susimoo]

I'd take a WG diamond studded mid-sized Rolex watch AND a couple of Kellys/ Birkins please!!

I'd prob end up with a much much cheaper watch and if I am lucky, just one Kelly.

All I want this year is visit from the lovely Pheonix's Santa!!!!

Lovely gifts, P!!!!

I am hoping to get my RB reset into it's forever home. (however long forever is in my PS skewed mind )
Post to follow hopefully this week looking for your input!!

 

[luv2sparkle]

I don't know if I will even ask for anything. I have seen a couple things I wouldn't mind having, but I think I have spent my bling budget for the year. When we were in NY I bought a eternity band from IDJ and a yellow diamond pendant and earring set from Israel Rose. I don't think I dare ask for anything else after that, new iphones and shutters for two rooms in my house. Can't wait to be done with school bills for kids!

 

[luv2sparkle]

Here are a couple things I saw at the DeBeers store in Beverly Hills, that I loved. Santa could bring them for me if he wants.

 

[Tanzigrrl]

I bought a 2.90 carat Ethiopian Opal that I'd like to have set into a ring. Santa can bring a "setting budget" to my house if he'd like.

 

[partgypsy]

love2sparkle - nice choices!

Skippy your baby is beautiful!

We are renovating our porch in winter/early spring so I don't feel very free to spend, and hope everyone else keeps their expectations in check.

I always have some things on my annual lists gem wise that won't happen, like 14K gold mini huggies, smoky quartz drop earrings in yellow gold, and a blue sapphire ring or at least a blue sapphire.
Left over from previous xmas lists are a garmin nuvi and a new winter coat. I swear after Christmas I'm going to get a coat!

My more realistic christmas list is: new towels for our main bathroom, 32" tv for the den (our largest tv is 26" and we are itching for an upgrade), new graphics card for computer.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I wasn't planning on asking for anything for Christmas because I bought a new laptop after DH deleted my photos off of the shared computer for the second time and called it my birthday/Christmas present. However, DH just bought a home gym for 4k because he really "needed" it. When I made the comment "So now I don't have to get you presents for the next 5 years" he stared at me in shock. Apparently the home gym was a necessity and my laptop was just something I wanted on a whim.

I set him straight.

Now I get a present, lol.

I asked for a BGD bezel pendant, but I have a feeling I'll be getting a Kindle instead.

DH doesn't really get why I want bling. I think I'm the only married woman I know without ANY diamonds! I'm working on it...

Let me get this straight. Your DH gets to pick exactly what he wants but you have to take what he decides is an appropriate gift for you?!

Um, no. Sorry. That just isn't right or fair and only you can allow this to go on or change it and get whatyou really want. Home gym is a necessity for your dh just like bling is a necessity for our soul!

Well his gym doesn't count as a Christmas present, because its good for his health He's getting a hockey jersey for his favorite team and tickets to take his dad to a game (its a surprise I'm working out with his dad). I had picked out my new laptop as my present and I was happy with it until I realized that he was just buying whatever the heck he wanted for himself at any time. We recently combined finances and he makes about 3x what I do so we have been having issues compromising on budgets. I'm still spending like I'm running the household on my income alone and he's more relaxed with things. Its something we both need to work on.

The bling thing is something else entirely (probably for another thread). I started reading PS when shopping for an engagement ring with an ex boyfriend although I didn't join until relatively recently. My DH is extremely anti-diamond (for several reasons, mostly because he's uninformed). I don't even have a diamond engagement ring. At the time of our engagement, he had just lost his biggest client and that client declared bankruptcy without paying him. I didn't feel right demanding an expensive ring when he was struggling to keep his company afloat. Now that we have a healthy savings account and his company is doing well I want some bling! He's coming around a bit on the diamond thing. I pointed out that manufacturing his fancy electronics is far worse for the environment than mining...

If I don't get the pendant for Christmas I will probably put some of my bonus towards it and buy it for myself for Valentine's day.

ETA: He doesn't deny me anything I really want, he just refuses to buy diamonds for moral (in his mind) reasons. I have complete access to all accounts and can go shopping if I want, I'm just more of a saver and believe that big purchases should be for a special occasion. So I will buy something big and he will be "oh, do you really think you need that?" and I will say "Well I would like it, how about if its for Christmas?" and so on. If I ask him if he really needs something his answer is always yes!

Chemgirl - My dh isn't into diamonds nor understands my fancination either but has given me diamonds for a few major mile stones (or more like, gave me a budget and I picked out my own). I'm hoping for my 40th b-day (in a little over a year from now), we can afford to get something significant.

My wishlist this year has already been completed (new studs! , so I'd really like a pair of chairs for our living room. We had lived in a small apt and sold off some stuff b/c we didn't have room. Now we're in a house again and our formal living room doesn't have seating. I'm probably going to have to go with stuff from IKEA and it'll be a birthday/christmas/v-day gift, but that's fine with me! I'll have to save up for them.

 

[Phoenix]

I'd take a WG diamond studded mid-sized Rolex watch AND a couple of Kellys/ Birkins please!!

I'd prob end up with a much much cheaper watch and if I am lucky, just one Kelly.

He he, no diamond-studded Rolex watch but a Patek Philippe instead. No extra Hermes yet, but I'm totally ok.

 

[Dancing Fire]

a 2.5ct rb but it ain't gonna happen...

 

[Dancing Fire]

I'd take a WG diamond studded mid-sized Rolex watch AND a couple of Kellys/ Birkins please!!

I'd prob end up with a much much cheaper watch and if I am lucky, just one Kelly.

He he, no diamond-studded Rolex watch but a Patek Philippe instead. No extra Hermes yet, but I'm totally ok.

congrats Phoenix. wrist shots please...