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Some of my favourite things

November 19, 2012 by Barb 7 Comments

Jo-Anna at A Pretty Life is hosting a “Favourite Things” party today to coincide with Oprah’s “Favorite Things 2012“.

I pondered all day on what would be on my favourite’s list – knowing full well that whatever was on it could possibly be interpreted as a Christmas Wish List (ahem).

I don’t have a huge list. I seem to have everything I need. Of course I always enjoy gifts and gadgets – who doesn’t?

So here are some of my favourite things – most I have already – some I don’t…

  1. Somerset Magazines – most notably “Artful Blogging”, “Somerset Life”, and “Digital Studio”. I’ve been buying Somerset publications for years and years – it goes back to my card making and stamping days. I scour Chapters and Michaels and Walmart hoping to find the latest issues–all the while muttering to myself “I should just get a subscription!”
  2. My Kobo that hubby bought for me a few months ago when I mentioned that I would like one for Christmas–how sweet was that? I recently downloaded and read “Heaven is Here”, and book about an extremely brave woman–I couldn’t get her story out of my head. She actually has a blog “Nie Nie Dialogues“. Right now I’m reading “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed. It’s a pretty good read. There’s a quote in it that stopped me in my tracks (but I won’t write about that right now). It’s super convenient to find a book online and download it–plus I really like how I can set the size of the font to accommodate my baby boomer eyes.
  3. Crocs. I have had my Crocs for ten years. I’ve worn them so much there is no tread left… (size 7) (ahem).
  4. Body shop bath milk–there’s nothing like it.
  5. Six Feet Under. “A drama series that takes a darkly comical look at members of a dysfunctional California family that runs an independent funeral home”. I feel like I know these people and I don’t want the series to end. (oh, and don’t watch it with your children or your parents).
  6. Sally Harmon piano music. I have it all. I’ve listened to it a thousand times–especially “A Cozy Christmas”. I love to get up in the morning, get my coffee and sit in the dark looking at the Christmas tree while listening to that relaxing music.
  7. Starbucks. Not just Starbucks, but the experience of going to a Starbucks/Chapters, getting a latte and wandering around the store looking at books. I still do like the real thing.
  8. I also love my iPod. It has brought the world of Instagram and Itunes into my life–such a blessing.
Well, I enjoyed myself! Hope you did! Is it too early to say “Merry Christmas”?! Don’t answer that!

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Comments

  1. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:39 am

    Yay! I’m so happy you did this post!! Too funny about the Six Feet Under…sounds like something T & I should watch, lol! Thanks for all the ideas! ;)
    Jo

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  2. Rosemary Aubut says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:48 am

    Use to love Six Feet Under! Enjoy tour Holidays and hope you get all on your list that you don’t already have!

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  3. Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:15 am

    I love my Kindle Fire, so I know how much you love your Kobo. Hopefully you will receive a pair of size 7 crocks for Christmas!

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  4. Jeanne says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    i love you post here, and plan to check on this pianist! Love Piano music, also looks as if we like many of the same things! Have a wonderful day

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  5. TexWisGirl says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    too funny on six feet under. we watched every episode, too, and didn’t want it to end. however, i LOVE dexter, so glad it did end so he could move on to bigger, badder characters. :)

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  6. Viv (modifica) says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I love my Crocs too they have fluffy insides great for cold mornings I too love a coffee shop in a book shop 2 great things together and don’t get me started on Somerset Studio love em……

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  7. Lisa Gordon says

    November 20, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Good stuff, Barb!!
    I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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