A-Registerin’ We Will Go

A-Registerin’ We Will Go

April 28th, 2010 @ 8:45 am by Mrs. Octopus
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Mr. Octopus and I were both really, really, really excited to get cracking on our wedding registry.

Picking a barware set is serious business.

OH MAH GAH! How am I going to choose from all this dinnerware goodness?

He and I have lived together for a long time—we’re in the midst of the fourth year now, in fact—but our stuff is super grubby. Almost everything we own is left over from our college days, and most of it wasn’t even new when we got it, but dug out of our parents’ basements in order to furnish our crappy apartments. The worst offender? Oh, please don’t judge me when I tell you this, but we are still using the bright pink and purple bath towels that my mom helped me pick out at Bed Bath & Beyond to bring with me to my freshman year of undergrad. Which was eight years ago. So, yeah, you couldn’t get that scanner gun in our hands fast enough.

It took me a couple tries to figure out how to work it properly, though.

We decided to register at Macy’s and Target. We did the in-store thing at Macy’s, but built the Target registry completely online, which was really, really easy. In fact, both of our registries have been really easy to keep up with so far. My only complaint is that I get promotional spam from Macy’s in my e-mail inbox alllllll the tiiiiiime now.

Anyway, want to see some of the goodies I’m most excited about?

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AN ESPRESSO MACHINE! This is my number one really, really, really hoped-for gift. To me, having a latte in the morning is one of life’s small joys (and on the flip side, I am an angry crazy lady without one). I might bring this to bed with me and snuggle with it if someone gives it to us.

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Real grown-up fluffy bath towels in grown-up colors (we ordered pistachio and white).

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Mr. O is a badass cook, and he bought a KitchenAid stand mixer on sale a few years ago (it was on sale because it’s a hideous deep orange color, but whatevs). His homemade pasta already blows my mind, and if he gets this pasta roller, he will step up his pasta-making game even further (and I will carbo-load like a fiend).

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Le Creuset French oven. See above, re: badass cook.

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A thick, warm, luxurious down comforter, because the one on our bed right now is the same one I’ve been using since high school. To be fair, down comforters are made to have a long life, but I’m pumped about upgrading.

We also requested a bunch of more basic (and less expensive!) things, of course, but I would be most giddy and thankful about receiving that particular espress—err, those things.

What’s your most hoped-for registry item?

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35 Responses to “A-Registerin’ We Will Go”

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ktisthatbees (message) 2,742 posts, Sugar bee

This may sound a little on the ridiculous side, but we plan on registering for. . . gulp. . . a TV. Before you judge!! Some of our friends have mentioned going in together to buy us one. Let’s face it, my little 13 inch from high school just ain’t cutting it . . .you have to sit 10 inches away just to see the picture!!

4/28/10 @ 8:59 am (reply)

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Miss Britt (message) 915 posts, Busy bee

We are also very excited about that espresso machine! We would never buy one for ourselves probably, but will be stoked to receive one for a gift.
I also spent lots of time with the towels at Macy’s!

4/28/10 @ 8:59 am (reply)

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daydreamwanderer (message) 9,017 posts, Bee Keeper

I hope we get the luggage we registered for! As world travelers, we need that ten year warranty and the awesome spinner wheels - not to mention the convenient layflat fold out laptop pocket for speedy security checks!

4/28/10 @ 9:02 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

Registering was awesome! Like you, we still had towels that I bought when I moved away to college. Uncool. I was so happy to upgrade! I think my favorite registry item was our Cuisinart coffee maker. I used to use the single cup-coffeemaker I got for my dorm room!

4/28/10 @ 9:16 am (reply)

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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

I got an espresso machine and almost started crying, it was awesome!!

4/28/10 @ 9:17 am (reply)

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Ms. Smuttynose (message) 172 posts, Blushing bee

We registered for a Wii…fingers crossed. Also I registered for a cow shaped creamer holder, hoping for that too.
On one hand I’m all for registereing but on the other hand it’s a little anti-climactic isn’t it? You already know what you’re going to get.

4/28/10 @ 9:18 am (reply)

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twalila (message) 1,116 posts, Bumble bee

We’re really hoping for our espresso maker too!!!! We already got the begium waffle maker I registered and crossed my fingers for as an Xmas gift from me mom (and we totally broke the rules and have used it 3 times already!)

4/28/10 @ 9:30 am (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

Registering is so much fun! We’re super excited for new towels too, haha!

4/28/10 @ 9:32 am (reply)

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Rgeddy (message) 2,186 posts, Buzzing bee

we registered for an espresso machine - and YES it was the first thing purchased!! We have yet to recieve it or find out who the mystery person is - but when I get that baby in my hot little hands I’ll be overjoyed - and get FI straight to the kitchen! Congrats!

4/28/10 @ 9:42 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

I got the Keurig at my shower and it was my absolute favorite thing! I am a total spaz about coffee and have a new favorite every 5 minutes! Plus, I can make hubby decaf in a second!

4/28/10 @ 9:57 am (reply)

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Miso (message) 203 posts, Helper bee

@Ms. Smuttynose: We’re also registering for a Wii since we will not be able to afford actual nights out after we pay for the wedding . . .

4/28/10 @ 10:03 am (reply)

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LadySunshine (message) 87 posts, Worker bee

My fiance and I are still in the middle of registering, but some of the things we are both excited or I am excited about include:

Grill set (we both like this! now we need a grill)

Table runners/napkins/placemats

Mixing bowls (down to itty bitty measuring bowls my fiance really digs! LOL)

A new tea kettle for use on the stove (YES!!!)

New candlestick holders (pewter), matching pewter pitcher, matching pewter candlebra for dining table, and CANDLES

MAYBE a new t.v. if we register for one — cool!

Yes, that’s the “short” list. hahaha Congrats!

4/28/10 @ 10:03 am (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

We’ve registered, but I’m not sure that people are picking gifts off of our registry! My first shower is Saturday and so far…like 4 things have been purchased. So, I guess we’ll see!

4/28/10 @ 10:07 am (reply)

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Lozza (message) 568 posts, Busy bee

I’m a few years older than you, and my husband and I are still using the (purple and yellow) towels I got for my first year of undergrad
(We registered for new ones too, but it seems so wasteful to me to just get rid of the old ones, so now some of more frayed ones have been relegated to dog towels).

4/28/10 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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amariem25 (message) 3,733 posts, Sugar bee

We got a down comforter from Macy’s too. I have to be honest though, it’s really hot, even here in MN. I can’t use it anymore now that the weather is warmer. Do you plan on using it all the time or just in the winter?

4/28/10 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,622 posts, Sugar bee

I am so with you about when merging households, all things were pre-used and we’re still sporting it! haha! Registering is so much fun. Hope you get your espresso machine!!

4/28/10 @ 10:59 am (reply)

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Mrs. Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

so nice to get some “real” stuff, huh?

4/28/10 @ 11:03 am (reply)

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Miss Frog (message) 505 posts, Busy bee

I’m so glad we aren’t the only ones with old towels. I honestly have no idea where half of them came from which makes me even more concerned…hmm, note to self - add more towels to registry.

4/28/10 @ 11:29 am (reply)

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Lara Bee

One thing about Target… make sure your items are available in store - or most likely guests won’t purchase them!

4/28/10 @ 11:41 am (reply)

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farmersdaughter (message) 1,675 posts, Bumble bee

I’m a coffee girl too. We may or may not have registered for a regular drip coffee maker, an espresso machine, and a french press. Obsession? Maybe so.

4/28/10 @ 11:44 am (reply)

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