Thursday, December 20, 2007

e-Christmas

My morning was instantly brightened when I received the best virtual gift ever, an unlimited gift certificate to the fabulous Bell’occhio site. Because Megan’s post made me so happy, I thought I’d do the same* for my near and dear e-friends. Merry Christmas to all of my insanely talented, smart, and funny friends!

*Please note the price of these items has no relation to my actual income.


To the darling Erika of Urban Grace Interiors: I thoroughly enjoy our constant back and forth emailing and behind-the-scenes commenting on one another’s posts. I would love nothing more than to frolic around Round Top with you and Chance next Spring. So I’m giving you a gas card large enough to cover the 1,500 miles from your home to the antique show of all shows. See y’all there!


Miss Clementine, I give you this Houston: It’s Worth It book to better prepare for your possible move. I hope this books brings excitement for a wonderful new town and happiness in being a part of a city that so many of us love dearly!



Carolina Eclectic, you would look fabulous in this scarf wrap and I think it seems to suit you so well. The red knit would be gorgeous against your coloring! And since we’re friends and all, could I borrow it next weekend?



My new favorite friend, Jo! You, my dear, have blogging skills like no other and, yes, I am the one stalking your blog twelve times a day in hopes of a new post because I just don’t trust that my RSS feeder will bring it to me fast enough. I'm sending you a year’s subscription, hell make that a lifetime subscription, to Monocle magazine. Because it just screams Jo!




The enlightening and enthusiastic Cote de Texas: Instead of giving you something like a shopping spree to M. Naeve, I would rather invite you to brunch at my favorite spot, Dharma CafĂ©. And this present isn’t just a virtual one, I really would love to chat, laugh, and throw back the mimosas with you!


For my Ali that loves Curtis – I adore your appreciation of the old, infatuation with all things handmade and your killer photography. I would make a homemade journal for you to store all your poetic thoughts and, of course, customize the cover with pictures I took especially for you.


I would also include these vintage luggage tags just for fun.


Oh, Unruly - Things, your comments always make my day and you have so many talents it's insane! If we could just spend one day together and you could teach me everything you know...
For Christmas I would take you shoe shopping at Bergdorf's. We would try on pretty shoe after pretty shoe and then leave with bags full! I have a feeling we would be there for quite some time.




My highly amusing Slade: You deserve to look like a knockout this holiday season and show off your sexy side. Plain no more! I would buy this Cream Lace Dress just for you, and please note this would be the ideal frock to show off a killer new haircut, perhaps one with bangs!


And last, but certainly not least, for my blogging mentor Megan, the hilarious Beach Bungalow 8. Cool doesn’t even begin to describe you! I’m torn between the Antiqued 24k ChroMac frame [because we all need a little bling in our lives] and a Surf Rack that attaches to the side of your beach cruiser. But since I’m not cheap, I’m gonna splurge and get you both!



6 comments:

alyson. said...

oh my gosh, you crack me up. this is a fabulous list!!

and girl, I wouldn't hesitate to go shopping for shoes with you at Bergs. I'm sure it would be fun. and maybe even some silly, oh I would NEVER dream of wearing those shoes, but let's try them on anyway.

Carolina Eclectic said...

I'm loving my scarf...and yes you can borrow it.

Joanna Goddard said...

this is so hilarious and amazing! i love this post and idea. and you are SO sweet, thank you so much for your very kind words. they made my day:)

i always eye Monocle in the magazine shop--it looks beautiful--and i am thrilled with my virtual lifetime subscription!

thank you so much, have a wonderful holiday --

joannaxoxo

Slade said...

Courtney, this is the BEST and most thoughtful gift! Thank you SO much for including me in your e-Christmas gifts. This has put me in the holiday spirit for the first time all season. Thanks again.

Cote de Texas said...

Seriously - name the date! I've never been there, I'm such a weirdo. Do they serve Wendy's caesar salads there?

really- name the date, I'll be there. I'm dying to meet you = in fact all the Houston bloggers (all 4 of us) need to meet there.

erika said...

OOC! I just got back from Chevron, I tried to cash that in and they didn't know what I was talking about! HA! I'm sorting thru Google Reader, I had a back log of 530 unread posts from my umpteen million blogs in reader... being away from the holidays. So much for giving the carpal tunnel a rest. I'm back in action! AND PUMPED about my e-gift. I'm flattered to be the recipient of the gas card. ROUND TOP '08 HERE WE COME!
ps- santa left a note saying he'd build me a fence, i'll work on the sod for V-Day!