one. this gorgeous, gorgeous piece of leather (+ then some) has been on my list for a few years now. a camera bag, a whatever bag. move over steve, i would sleep with it. (and yes, this was mentioned on my birthday list a few weeks back too.) // two. sort of the perfect sneaker. and under $100! what is with sneakers over the last year or so, btw? i mean, we always knew they existed but suddenly they were everywhere. whatever. i can get down with comfortable footwear that’s also stylish because i’m generally a form over function but these… these meet both! // three. this fabulous lens. i’ve heard such great things about it, and if it’s even a smidgen better than it’s much cheaper cousin (the 1.8–and it is) then it’s unreal. cause the 1.8 is a lot of bang for your buck, people. // four. boxwood wreaths. now that we have these lovely white doors in this house, i just want to put a boxwood wreath on every single one of them. and keep them up all year long. // five. these boots. sorels meet both the form and function test too. there are a ton of versions, but these are probably my favorite (love that dark green with the pink laces). i have an old pair (going on almost 10 years) and i tell you, they pass the longevity test too. // six. these mugs! perhaps the perfect enamel mug (and on sale right now too! $4!). now that we have a fire pit, these would be great for hot toddy’s, hot chocolate, hot anything, all around the fire pit (and to take camping too.). i love them.
what’s on your christmas list?
That lens is a-mazing! I rented one for a month to see if I'd like it – sooo good. I've also heard the 1.4 is really, really good and is a lot less expensive 🙂
SO much less expensive. (and I bought my 1.8 for $50 used, so the 1.2 is a huuuuuge jump!)
I have the Nikon equivalent to that lens…it's better much stuck on my camera! I really don't use anything else. It's so great for that blurry background and wonderful for low light when you're inside. I hope Santa comes through for you 😉
Nancy, I want the Nikon equivalent too, can I ask for specifics? Where did you get it, and how much is it? thx
my husband bought it for me so I don't have a clue how much it cost or where it came from! I know it's a Nikkor. I think I'm wrong about the aperture though…it only goes down to 1.4. I'm pretty sure this is the one http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/singlefocal/normal/af-s_50mmf_14g/index.htm
I second the 1.4, it's excellent, I have it and love it and can't imagine stopping down any lower…there'd be basically nothing in focus! Haha. But it is much cheaper and completely worth it. The main difference between it and the 1.8 (aside from price and f.stops) is that it's made of glass not plastic.
I'm due right at the end of November and I've been fast forwarding Christmas too. I'm afraid I'm annoying people–my shopping has been done for a month–but if it doesn't happen now, it's not going to happen at all!
You're done?! Gosh, I gotta get a move on.
Oh the bag is gorgeous, something like that is on my list for ages. Actually my husband has something similar (here it is 'the' bag for teachers) maybe borrowing it more often will get me one step closer to my own one.. 😉
Apart from the bag and some boots, my list is filled with books.
I was just looking at classic sneakers on Athleta yesterday! Have you looked there? All under $100, I think. (You know, in case you need more options. For Steve, I mean.)
I haven't! Thanks for the heads up!
Yes, to all of the above. I love those tennis shoes!
That Lens look great and I loved the Satchel too..!!
This is my first visit to your blog and I must say that I loved it totally.
Lots of love and kisses from India
http://www.getsetblush.com
I want those boots! Tehy look so cozy especially since it was 18 degrees here this morning grrrr. Love those mugs too, I was out to dinner the other night having a myself a little drinky and our beverages showed up in these fun mugs….
http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-1398882/Moscow+Mule+Copper+Mug
I love gift giving! Its so much fun!