Wedding Blog

With the holidays and my birthday right around the corner, I can’t help but dream of goodies. Though this year is a tough year for Mr. Canary and I because we’re (finally!) closing on our first home together. It’s probably going to happen in December or early January, so we are hoarding all our nuts like squirrels for the first big condo payment. Therefore, material gifts are going to be the last thing on our minds– not that having our home won’t be an amazing gift in and of itself! We’re really excited for a physical and tangible symbol of the start of our life together. So instead of a crazy gift exchange (Mr. C and I are always finding ways to top each other’s gifts) we’re going to dinner at Bouley (which I’ve been dying to try) for my birthday and Christmas. Not too shabby.

But if I had an ultimate wish list (also inspired by Miss Penguin’s post on the boards), here’s what would be on it…

• The awesome Diana+ camera from Lomography. It’s a replica of the vintage Diana camera that takes photos with a grainy and washed out texture. Remember the days of waiting for film to develop before seeing your pictures? The anticipation can be sort of exciting.

Wedding idea: Perfect for a snap-happy bridesmaid or groomsman to capture any “off-color” moments.

The starter kit is only $50 from Lomography. Also available at Urban Outfitters.

• Some super cute and useful kitchen accessories from Beehive Kitchenware. I wanna buy everything! Check out the bird-related items that I’m seriously coveting. It’s all too adorable. A lot of the items on the site would make for great, creative, yet functional wedding gifts.

Wedding idea: Great gifts for your bridal shower host/hostess.

• This ridiculously overpriced but oh so pretty book. I love Charley Harper illustrations and this is a showcase of the best! Remember those Golden Books? Yeah… I still buy them for the pictures. Always a kid at heart…

Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life from AMMO Books, $200*
*I know the price is high, but hey, this is a “wish” list, right?

• Kinder Bars are what I crave the most when I’m having a sugar rush. I discovered them as a child when my relatives in Paris would mail them by the boatload for Christmas. Why are they not more readily available in the U.S.! No fair. I am in love with Kinder Bars. This must be the most satiating thing on a bad day.

Nothing tops the joy Kinder Bars bring me, except maybe the penultimate Kinder Surprise!

Oh yes, it’s a hollow chocolate egg with the most awesome “surprise” toy on the inside!

Wedding idea: I have never met a child who didn’t like Kinder Bars. They’re made for kids (hence “kinder”). These would be great for the younger guests. I plan on making gift bags for the kids attending the wedding and I’m definitely going to include some sort of Kinder goodness.

But in all seriousness, the best gift this holiday season is finally getting to live in the same city and apartment as Mr. Canary. The biggest Kinder Bar in the world couldn’t make that any sweeter.

What’s on your holiday wish list?