My Favorite Things

Instead of a birthday wish list that lists items, I am instead going to list my favorite things, interests, colors. Because I don't really want to give an order form, you know? And I don't want one, either. I would love it love it if all of my friends gave me a similar list. It makes shopping/making/preparing gifts so much more of a creative and inventive act. So please - I'm showing you mine - show me yours!

Colors: Red. I love dark, bright reds. I also like black and green and blue and orange. Once I get going... I like multicolored, bright things. Like Mexican rugs. Koi fish ponds. Not rainbowy or pastels. I would like a red kitchen, for instance. With red napkins, red plates, red glasses, red appliances, etc.

Style: Anything Asian, east Asian, Indian, bamboo/woven, Thai

Flavors, smells, tastes, etc.:
Peppermint
Ginger (love ginger tea)
Sandalwood
Copper
Thick, dark coffee
Thick, dark beer
Thick, dark wine
Cheese
Plants (perennials)
Magnolia trees
Rosemary bushes (all herbs good, this is my favorite-smelling one)
Hydrangeas
Fruit trees (I like things that do something)

I can't get enough of...
Mary Poppins, the cd and/or dvd
Stephen Sondheim musicals
Billy Collins poetry
Mae West
Ella Fitzgerald
Rings, necklaces, earrings
Shoes, socks, pantyhose
Lotion, bubbles, perfume oil
Reading
UU books
Massage
Water

Misc. Items of Desire
Nice paper, stationary, blank books, ink pens, colored sharpies, canvases, art stuff
Bread machine
Chimes, birdfeeders, lovely outdoor decor (that does something) stuff
How to make a lampshade kit
Jewelry holder
Mobiles

Shop for me at:
Uncommon Goods
Target
MOMA
Pier One
10,000 Villages
World Market
Chinese/Asian marts/stores