This year I told everyone to go easy on the gifts & that I didn’t need much.  Just some cozy pj’s.  Well here’s my favorites that some of my close friends & family came up with.  Some are splurges and some are truly gifted from the heart.  Those are my favorite kind.

 

My hubby Eric got me this ultra ‘I never wanna get out of this thing’ cozy sweater robe from The Gap.  Then my sis splurged on my very first ‘COACH’ purse.  She told me she got it awhile ago with a discount…so that makes me feel better now.  I’m afraid to wear it.  I’ve never owned a purse that cost more than $20 buckaroos. Seriously.  Well they always end up on the sticky floor anyway.  Ekkk…not this one I promise!

 

 

Next up is my hilarious gift from my red-headed crazy friend David.  When he asked what I had been wanting I told him he could just get me a flaming bag of reindeer pooh.  Well to my amazement he actually didn’t disappoint me. Ha.  I’m afraid to eat the little brown candies.  Maybe he should test them out first?  I think so.  Then my Dad & step mom got me this really cute clock with square openings for pics.  Love it. Now I just need an actual wall that isn’t see through with just wood studs to hang on…LOL.

 

 

I can never have enough iTunes credits.  This is from my husband as well…though I secretly think he bought it for us…I mean him…I mean us!  I still haven’t used all my credits from last year. Yikes.  Then I was also surprised with a cool little cd.  But it was much more.  Kadie Perry tickets for the two of us!  Woo Hoo. Brownie points for the custom label he designed.  She’s coming to the University for a gig in Febuary. Funny story is that I found out the day before xmas that she was coming to town & did a whole big blog post on myspace to all my friends who wanted to go with me. Then I told Eric about it and he had to act like he had no idea.  Dang it…I always seem to spoil surprises.

 

 

My hand crafted gift from the heart!  Now next year we’ll have to get a tree.  Eric’s nephew’s Dan & William made these for everyone.  I just love how kid-like and crafty they turned out.  The boys are only 5 & 3 years old…I think we have some more artists in the family.

 

 

Another hand crafted gift is my super chic anthro-like purple scarf that my good friend Lauren made.  Yes made!!!  And no she’s not an old lady.  I think it’s way HIP and I really wanna learn.  I had also been looking for a cute light weight scarf & she totally made my day.  And it’s purple.  Just a coincidence though.  Then I received another purse.  This brown ‘going out to the boutiques’ kinda day bag is so me!  Eric’s mom did a great job selecting it.  Has lots of little compartments too.  Perfect for a gal with tons of accessories.  I hope my iphone fits on the side pouch.

 

 

Ok so now I wanna hear from all of you!!! Yes you actually have to comment instead of just spying.  Tell me what was your ABSOLUTE favorite gift you received & why.  Or you can tell me what you may have given to someone and the meaning behind it.  

 

Ready . Set . Go…I’m timing you all!