On August 1st, I will finally reach the quarter-century mark. That’s right, 25 years of this feisty/stubborn/over-zealous/needy/chatty/dramatic/handful of a lady—and we’re all still standing. Not that I’m expecting much, but if you’d like to drop a gift my way, here are a few (subtle, of course) suggestions.

• Elephant Paper Clips from Ruche
• Wood-Slat Double Lounger from west elm 
• White Rabbits Duvet Cover from Urban Outfitters (queen size)
• THESE Gorgeous Colin Stuart Bow Booties via Victora Secret (mushroom-size 9)
• Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
• The Cake Bible by Rose Levy Barenbaum
• A Spakly, Sequin Bomber Jacket via Victoria Secret (black-size large)
• KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Stand Mixer via Bed Bath & Beyond
• Tickets to see Jason Aldean at Blossom Music Center via Ticketmaster
• A good some read. I’m open to suggestions.
• A fully-operational bathroom that looks something like this:  (via House Beautiful) 
• Anything referencing this town, or this school.  
• Plane tickets to see this lovely girl in Texas              
• Or… this wonderful girl in Delaware 

That is all. Commence your shopping. Late gifts will be accepted.