Happy Christmas!

Great Last Minute Gift Idea

For those of you who find gift certificates simple and easy. Instead of giving a gift certificate to a restaurant, Be creative with the theme and write it out on a plain white or festive plate. (like shown above for a restaurant in Paris) Don't forget to include the actual certificate. Happy Gift Giving Wives! - THE WIFE

THE WIFE's Christmas Playlist

Any WIFE who adores 1940's and 1950's inspired music will love playing this playlist while cooking Christmas dinner, Opening gifts under the tree on Christmas Morning or while hosting a Holiday Cocktail Party. Most of the Song can be found on the CD Swingin' Christmas available on iTunes.

1. Glenn Miller - Jingle Bells

2. Benny Goodman - Winter Weather

3. Woody Herman - Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

4. Les Brown - I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm

5. Harry James - Brazilian Sleigh Bells

6. Benny Goodman - Santa Claus Came in Spring

7. Ella Fitzgerald - Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney

8. Woody Herman - Santa Claus is Coming to Town

9. Louis Armstrong - Cool Yule

10. Benny Goodman - Jingle Bells

11. Billy May - Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Mambo

12. Louis Prima - Shake Hands with Santa Claus

13. Glenn Miller - Frosty the Snowman

14. Les Brown - Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

15. Louis Armstrong - Zat You Santa Claus

16. Glenn Miller - Sleigh Ride

Christmas Cookie Supplies

You can customize the cutter by sliding in letters or premade words to form a name or message. When you press the cutter into the dough, your lettering is imprinted on the cookie, which can then be decorated with colorful icings and sugars.

Message in a Cookie Cutters, $9.99, William Sonoma

Decoration Suagrs, Pastes and Pens, $14.00 each, William Sonoma

THE WIFE's Gift Guide

What's on THE WIFE's Christmas List

Restoration Hardware Dress Makers Form, $699.99
(I love the idea of having one of these at my house, It would come in handy when my mom and I are designing and sewing dresses)

Silver Easel Clock, $78.00, William Sonoma Home
(I can just imagine a sleek silver clock sitting on my nightstand waiting to tell me what time it is.)

Audrey Note Set, $28.00, Sugar Paper
(Perfect for girlie thank you notes to friends, I just adore the scalloped edging)

Gold Label Pink Recipe Box, 96.00, Sugar Paper
(Lovely for keeping treasured family recipes locked up in the kitchen)

Personalized Calling Cards, $250.00, Rifle Paper Co.
(I love that they are hand painted with your very own image...Such a delightfully added touch!)

Paper Embosser with my Initials, $75.00 and up, Jonathan Wright
(I can give plain white paper a personal heading when typing letters)

Steven Alan Boyfriend Pajama Shirt $98.00 and Shorts $38.00
(These cute pajamas are perfect for California nights, So Clever... Matching Pajama Shorts instead of Pants.)

Steven Alan Matching Bra $68.00 and Panty $38.00 Set

Peter Beard 2 Volume Book Set, $100.00, Taschen
(Peter Beard is one of my Favorite Artists.)

A History of the Wife, $11.99, Barnes and Noble
(Perfect for any women who is fascinated with being a WIFE.)

First Edition of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" by: Julia Child
(I have a passion for learning how to cook anything and everything. I also love collecting first edition books that are favorites of mine.)

Vanity Fairs Proust Questionnaire, $23.99, Amazon.Com
(Every month I look forward to the last page in Vanity Fair to see who they've interviewed for the Proust Questionnaire.)

First Edition "Mrs. Beeton's Household Management" Book by: Isabella Beeton
(Mrs. Beeton was the original Martha Stewart in 1861. Over 1,112 Pages containing a guide to running a Victorian household, with advice on cooking, fashion, child care, husbandry and the management of servants and industrialism.)

The Cosby Show DVD, $19.99, Amazon.Com
(My very favorite show, I'm still missing seasons 5, 6 and 8)

Steve Tyrell Cd's
(I've been dying to hear Steve Tyrell's Cd's, His songs in "Father of the Bride" are some of my favorite. His Music would fit right into any WIFE's Home!)

Holiday Gifts For The Fashionista

Christian Dior's The Dictionary of Fashion, $19.99

Vera Wang Rosette Tie Necklace, $650, Saks Fifth Avenue

Vera Wang Rhinestone and Lace Bib Necklace, $495.00

La Perla Babydoll and Pantie Set, $228.00

Lanvin Ballet Flats, $545.00, Barney's

Holiday Gifts For The Traveller

Valextra U.S.A Passport Holder, $295.00. Barney's

Holiday Planner Notebook, $75.00, Smythson

Lockable Travel Wallet, $710.00, Smythson

Cashmere Travel Set, $350.00, White and Warren

Organic Cashmere Thermal Eyemask, $45.00, White and Warren

Holiday Gifts For Kids

This is London by Miroslav Sasek, $17.95, Conran Usa

This is New York by Miroslav Sasek, $17.95, Conran Usa

This is Paris by Miroslav Sasek, $17.95, Conran Usa

Pirate Rocker Ship, $240.00, Conran Usa

www.Conranusa.Com

Deluxe Blue model T Pedal Car, $239.00, Classic Pedal Cars

www.Classic-Pedal-Cars.Com

ABC Blocks, $39.00, Brook Farm General Store

Holiday Gifts For the Home

Porcelain Cow Milk Jug, 28.50 Pounds, Dee Puddy

porcelain Bowl "From the Sea," 9.50 Pounds Each, Dee Puddy

Set of 3 Porcelain Tea Labels, 12.50 Pounds, Dee Puddy

Recycles Glass Vase, $48.00, Brook Farm General Store

Woolen Blanket, $185.00, Brook Farm General Store

All Items From:

Dee Puddy

Salisbury Road

West Willow, Romsey, Hampshire

SO51 6BW

www.DeePuddy.Co.Uk

Brook Farm General Store

75 South 6th Street

Brooklyn, New York

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www.Brookfarmgeneralstore.com

Holiday Decor: Kissing Ball

Just in time for those of you who like to sneak stolen kisses under the Mistloe is William Sonoma's Copper Ribbon Kissing Ball. Made up of Magnolia Leaves, Noble fir and of course Mistloe! Perfect to hang in any door way over the Holiday Season. William Sonoma $49.50

Photo Christmas Card Ideas

I've always liked the idea of making holiday photo cards with my family. (How are friends and family you never see supposed to know how you've grown and what you look like?) As a child My mom always refused to participate in this silly family tradition. Now as an adult with power I make my mom pose for lame pictures every year..Haha. But as I go through Holiday cards every year... My God.... Some of the horrible pictures I come across are frightening! The Horror! The Horror!

But If you Must Must Must go the cheesy photo of your family route for holiday cards.. This company, Tiny Prints, I recently found has some pretty cute ideas and designs for photo cards! Happy inspiration Hunting Wives!!

- THE WIFE

www.TinyPrints.Com