Wish List
I would think I'm someone easily satisfied when it comes to receiving gifts. True, I have everything that I need, and it's almost difficult to find something that I would need and not have but some things never go wrong.
1. Books
I wish Borders was bigger. I'm thinking Fox Bookstore in the movie "You've Got Mail". It's a massive building with several storeys and wonderful decor. I'm a sucker for carpeted bookstores because they convey a kind of coziness, which is ideal for just lounging and browsing new books. Browsing books as gifts is a tedious task because it's not just about picking off the best seller or the one with the most appealing cover design. It's about reading the jacket of the book, the first and last chapter and knowing that the topic and style is appropriate, interesting or would be helpful for whoever the receipient is. So when someone buys me a book, I would think significant thought has been put into it. Easy to follow cookbooks, contemporary literature, or interesting content (for e.g. Over the Blue Yonder, Eat Shoots Leaves, Urban Legends etc) would be fine. The point is, I will read regardless.
Worse to worse, a book voucher is the safest bet.
2. Accessories
A girl can never have enough accessories. Be it handphone straps, charm keyrings, handphone covers, jewellery, belts, ankle socks, pouches, these are things that will always come in handy at some point.
3. Cute stuff
I'm a sucker for cartooney things. Call me a kid but yes, I like unique, interesting soft toys like Wally, Congo and Gladys. Cartoon-embroideried or printed pouches will always be useful. I have too many knick knacks to lug around. Otherwise, if you spot a unique musical carousel, that'll be a treat.
4. Home accessories
Candle burners, small vases, mugs, teapots, tumblers, beaded small lamps, storage boxes (of all designs), lint removers are practical gifts even if I'm not throwing a house warming party. In fact, all those lovely tins of food, candy or sweet from Harrods are one of the things I find pretty and extremely recyclable.
I'm looking forward to my birthday already.
New Year chimes.
1. Books
I wish Borders was bigger. I'm thinking Fox Bookstore in the movie "You've Got Mail". It's a massive building with several storeys and wonderful decor. I'm a sucker for carpeted bookstores because they convey a kind of coziness, which is ideal for just lounging and browsing new books. Browsing books as gifts is a tedious task because it's not just about picking off the best seller or the one with the most appealing cover design. It's about reading the jacket of the book, the first and last chapter and knowing that the topic and style is appropriate, interesting or would be helpful for whoever the receipient is. So when someone buys me a book, I would think significant thought has been put into it. Easy to follow cookbooks, contemporary literature, or interesting content (for e.g. Over the Blue Yonder, Eat Shoots Leaves, Urban Legends etc) would be fine. The point is, I will read regardless.
Worse to worse, a book voucher is the safest bet.
2. Accessories
A girl can never have enough accessories. Be it handphone straps, charm keyrings, handphone covers, jewellery, belts, ankle socks, pouches, these are things that will always come in handy at some point.
3. Cute stuff
I'm a sucker for cartooney things. Call me a kid but yes, I like unique, interesting soft toys like Wally, Congo and Gladys. Cartoon-embroideried or printed pouches will always be useful. I have too many knick knacks to lug around. Otherwise, if you spot a unique musical carousel, that'll be a treat.
4. Home accessories
Candle burners, small vases, mugs, teapots, tumblers, beaded small lamps, storage boxes (of all designs), lint removers are practical gifts even if I'm not throwing a house warming party. In fact, all those lovely tins of food, candy or sweet from Harrods are one of the things I find pretty and extremely recyclable.
I'm looking forward to my birthday already.
New Year chimes.
posted by Me at 12:45 pm
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