In-My-Dreams Gift Guide

***Edited to add: Yeah, so all of Danielle's gifts are $25 and under. The gifts listed below are not. Oops.

Today I am linking up with Danielle @ Breakfast at Toast (formerly of The Design Girl) for her birthday week celebration! She asked her readers who were interested to link up a gift idea post. So I made some gift lists. Of course, some of the items on these lists fall into the If-money-were-no-option-and-there-weren't-starving-children-in-Africa category, but it's always fun to dream!

GIFT LIST: ACCESSORY LOVE

1. Clear, dotted umbrella. {$19.20}

2. Missoni for Target trench in rose wine. {not sure because it's sold out!}

3. Missoni for Target shoulder bag. {not sure because it's sold out!}

4. Missoni for Target flats. {$29.99}

5. Vera Bradley Large Duffel in Totally Turq. {$49.99}

6. Vera Bradley Weekender in Totally Turq. {$69.99}

7. Vera Bradley Hanging Organizer in Totally Turq. {$24.99}

8. I Heart Louisiana necklace. {$55.00}

9. Silver Filigree Monogram Necklace. {$219.99}

10. "How Great Is Our God" hand-stamped necklace. {$26.00}

Here's why I heart everything on this list. The umbrella? I love clear umbrellas, and the bright dots make me super happy. I know everyone and their mama has blogged about Missoni by now, but I had to include these on the list. The Vera Bradleys? I will admit, at first I was totally skeptical of VB bags. I figured they would fall apart after a couple of weeks' use. But after owning seven different bags over the past several years, I'm a believer. These things are amazing. I'd love some big bags for traveling. I think the "I Heart Louisiana" is pretty self-explanatory. :) I'm a sucker for a beautiful monogram. And I've ordered from the Rusted Chain before and her work is outstanding. Can't wait to get another piece from her!

GIFT LIST: FOR THE HUBBY

1. 27" iMac. {$1,699.00}

2. iPad 2. {$499.00}

3. PS3. {$249.00}

4. LSU season football tickets. {not sure of the price, but definitely in the $1,000's}

Why are men so hard to buy for? Why does everything they like cost several hundred, even thousands of dollars? These are the questions that play through my head. So if I had unlimited money and wanted to spoil my husband rotten, this is the list. He's actually already got a 27" at his office, but one at home would be nice. I did leave off a few things, like a new LED TV or a new Nikon with beaucoup lenses. But I don't know a whole lot about TVs or cameras, so let's just pretend this list includes his preferred television & whatever lenses he doesn't own yet. :)

GIFT LIST: MY FANCY GIRL

1. Frenchy Posh Puppy. {$13.91}

2. Fancy Nancy dress-up dress. {$18.16}

3. Fancy Nancy doll. {$31.86}

4. Fancy Nancy DS Game. {$18.15}

5. Tangled DS Game. {$19.54}

6. Pinkalicious DS Game. {$20.99}

7. Pink Nintendo DSi. {$149.00}

8. Pottery Barn Kids Darcy Caned Bed & Canopy. {$1,048.00}

9. Pottery Barn Kids Mia Chandelier. {$174.00}

My daughter is obsessed with Fancy Nancy. Obsessed. Since the first time she ever read the original book, she's been asking for a "fancy" room, even going as far as wanting me to tie broomsticks to the end of her bed to make a canopy - just like Nancy does. I've been scouring Pinterest for ways to make a fancy room on a budget (because an $1100 Pottery Barn bed is waaay out of our price range). I have a feeling Christmas this year is going to be very posh (that's fancy for fancy!).

GIFT LIST: FLEUR DE HOME

1. Anthro Fleur de Lys Dinnerware. {$10.00-38.00}

2. Anthro Fleur de Lys Pitcher. {$28.00}

3. Ballard Fleur de Lis Drinkware. {$39.00-45.00}

4. Pewter Triple Fleur de Lis hooks. {$15.00}

5. Rose Nesting Bowls. {$29.95}

6. Ballard Quatrefoil Border Rug. {$19.00-199.00}

7. Fleur de Lis Square Fruit Stand. {$40.00}

8. Ballard Fleur de Lis towels. {$16.00-32.00}

I'm on a mission to acquire some really nice fleur de lis items for my home, which became the basis for this gift list. I think these would do the trick for anyone wanting a touch a French in their home (the rug and the bowls are just lagniappe). :) Oh, who am I kidding. I'd take the entire Anthro Fleur de Lys line. The teapot is darling, and I don't even drink hot tea!

GIFT LIST: JUST FOR FUN

1. Mr. Coffee Frapuccino Maker. {$59.54}

2. Digital Project Life. {$99.99}

3. Angry Birds the Board Game. {$32.99}

4. Photoshop shortcuts keyboard skin. {$30.00-40.00}

5. Sucre NOLA Collection Chocolates + Macaroons. {$57.00}

6. Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate Gift Set. {$25.95}

These are some nifty little things I've tried out (Mr. Coffee - I will own you one day!); things I find absurd but awesome (Angry Birds game); things I think are amazing and can't wait to get them myself one day (Project Life); and every fun list needs something to munch on. :)

GIFT LIST: THE ULTIMATE FAN FAMILY

1. "One Dat, Two Dat, Are You a Who Dat?" {$16.95}

2. Drew Brees Superbowl Jersey. {$80.00}

3. Saints Sherpa throw blanket. {$21.99}

4. Saints nail polish set. {$14.99}

5. "Who D@!" Disputed Phrase shirt. {$22.00}

6. Saints dress for girls. {$45.00}

7. LSU dress for girls. {$45.00}

8. Black & Gold Saints earrings. {$8.00}

I won't embarrass myself and reveal how many of the things on this list our family actually owns. OK, I'll reveal one. The blanket. That is the most awesome blanket ever made. My husband and I, who for over eight years of marriage hardly ever fought, all of the sudden started fighting like toddlers over sharing that thing when my parents gave it to us for Christmas last year. It's such a good blanket. Even good enough for the consequential sessions in marriage counseling. (Oh, I kid. About the marriage counseling. But not about the blanket.)

That's all for my gifts post! I hope you've enjoyed window shopping through NOLA-tinted glasses. Have a great weekend, everyone! (And happy birthday, Danielle! I hope you have a wonderful birthday weekend!)