Post by waterchurch on Oct 27, 2015 19:27:14 GMT -5
Hobbies/Interests: reading, baking, eating, drinking, running. I'm a pretty big geek, I love anything Joss Whedon, Marvel, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Disney, Harry Potter
Things you love: chocolate, decaf coffee or tea, books, stud earrings, socks, tshirts, anything plaid, Christmas carols
Things you would not be so excited to receive: scented lotion or candles.
Favorite thing about Christmas? I love the comforting tradition of it all. Candlelight church service, singing carols, pretty trees and lights. It's just all so warm and nice.
Favorite color: plaid! Also green or blue. Not pink.
Anything else your SS needs to know: I'm easy to please, and thank you in advance!
Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, cooking, the outdoors, travel, reading
Things you love: kitchen stuff, sweets, taking baths, the beach, unique local items/food, ethnic stuff
Things you would not be so excited to receive: anything scented or makeup related (except nail polish and bubble bath), decorations, meat or coffee products, scarves
Favorite thing about Christmas? Spending time with family and getting cozy in front of the fire
Favorite color: anything but pink!
Anything else your SS needs to know: I'm just excited to be a part of the exchange this year. I don't know a lot of you well but am happy to make new connections.
Hobbies/Interests: paper (stationary), drinking, shopping, eating, bad tv, witty banter, spas, nail care (done by someone other than me).
Things you love: anything with stripes, all things gold, letterpress, gold foil, Audrey Hepburn, shellac nail polish, neutral lip glosses, tunics, shoes, cups with lids and straws (think Kate Spade and Starbucks tumblers and straw cups), milk chocolate covered almonds, champagne, candles, lip balms, hand creams, all thinks polka dots, yoga pants, those hair ties that don't leave creases, all things monogrammed, Starbucks hot chocolate, things with gold glitter, plaid, bath salts, JCrew, fall boots, leopard print accent pieces (shoes, clutches), gold office supplies, statement earrings and necklaces (more about earrings right now as the baby pulls on necklaces). I am obsessed with Kate Middleton and the fictional character Blair Waldorf.
Things you would not be so excited to receive: things I have to cook, bake, craft. Candles or bath products that smell like food. Chevron is not my jam.
Anything else your SS needs to know: mom of a 7yo and 3m old. I am on maternity leave but go back to my full time job after thanksgiving. I am a girly girl who spends time and money on my hair. I am weird about makeup colors and can't stray from classics. I don't cook.
Hobbies/interests: cooking, baking, being outside, travel
Things you love: chocolate (especially dark), trying new foods, mascara, nail polish, jewelry, dresses, English Breakfast tea, geeky stuff
Things you would not be so excited to receive: candles, scented lotions
Favorite thing about Christmas: I love celebrating with different traditions and cooking a big meal for everyone.
Favorite color: it depends but I tend to like blues and purples
Anything else your SS needs to know: I would love to try a favorite food from your area or heritage. I collect Christmas ornaments and love unique ones. Also I'm expecting baby #2 in April
Post by Poeticxpassion on Oct 27, 2015 21:51:46 GMT -5
Hobbies/Interests: travel, photography, crafts, video games, reading, collecting shot glasses
Things you love: my family, traveling (I love Paris!), chocolate, Tampa bay lightning (hockey), Denver Broncos (football), St. Louis Cardinals (baseball)
Things you would not be so excited to receive: alcohol, jewelry, chocolate with nuts
Favorite thing about Christmas? The family traditions, looking at lights and collecting ornaments
Favorite color: dark blue but I'm starting to like pink and black together
Anything else your SS needs to know- I am moving to Colorado in January and have nothing related to cold weather! Anything that would be useful that I may not think of would be great. I am trying to get interested in makeup and clothes.
Things you love: booze, baby clothes, magazines, stationery, stripes and polka dots, Christmas ornaments, peanut butter candy, kate spade, rifle paper co, iPhone games, quickbooks, holidays, tradition, collecting, avocados, games,seasonal candles, being right, children's books, Swarovski snowflakes, American Girl dolls, champagne, postcards, jewelry, fall, laying in the sun, nail polish, trying new makeup, microfinance, ranch dressing, Mexican food, old classic hymns, hanging out with DD, logic, GBCN gossip/history, decorating, Meyers Briggs, learning new things, Tim Riggins, text messages,
Things you would not be so excited to receive: I am not into animals, sports, beer or music. I work out, but it's not a passion of mine. I don't do skincare. I don't like tea, mustard, pickles or mayonnaise. I don't DIY.
Favorite thing about Christmas? Hard to pick. The music? The traditions? The clothes? Basically EVERYTHING except Santa. He's not my jam.
Favorite color: Blue
Anything else your SS needs to know: I am easy to please
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, baking, crafting--I've gotten very into my Cricut the past few months, planning trips to Disney World
Things you love: cooking, crafting, clothing related accessories, travel--we love to try new places and are planning our first trip to southern california and hawaii for next summer
Things you would not be so excited to receive: anything scented, other than that, I'm up for anything.
Favorite thing about Christmas? decorating the tree
Hobbies/Interests: cross stitching, home improvement, trying to get back to the gym, red wine, reading (but who has time for that these days!), reality tv, sadly
Things you love: FOOTBALL! most sports really (as a spectator), chocolate (but not dark), esp soft chocolate chip cookies, Judge Judy, Christmas ornaments, really cool LS tshirts from local bars/restaurants/cafes (size XL)
Things you would not be so excited to receive: candles, lotions, pretty much anything that is smelly, knick knacks
Favorite thing about Christmas?: finding the perfect gifts for people
Favorite color: pink and light green
Anything else your SS needs to know: Surprise me...I'm pretty easy going. Would love something local and unique to your area!
Things you love: coffee, fun coffee mugs, red wine, my iphone, elastic waistbands, chocolate.
Things you would not be so excited to receive: shower gel, candles
Favorite thing about Christmas? Lights and decorations. Cookies. Music. The whole 9 yards minus the annual fights over who spends what time where. Also, peppermint/chocolate milkshakes.
Favorite color: blue
Anything else your SS needs to know: I am pretty easy to shop for. I love surprises and mystery packages!
Things you would not be so excited to receive: anything i have to display
Favorite thing about Christmas? the decorations
Favorite color:
Anything else your SS needs to know: i love consumable stuff or stuff unique to your area. I also love jewelry and makeup, but have a hard time purchasing it for myself.
Post by MadamePresident on Oct 28, 2015 12:01:19 GMT -5
Hobbies/Interests: I like to read. I like cooking/baking.
Things you love: I like costume jewelry. I like to eat. I like the idea of decorating my home, but I feel like I'm not very good at it. I like clothes, I like decaf coffee.
Things you would not be so excited to receive: I don't like things with perfumes. Many people in my family have allergies, so I never use "smelly stuff".
Favorite thing about Christmas? Spending time with family.
Favorite color: Green, but I really love all colors. I find myself wearing a lot of pink and black.
Anything else your SS needs to know: I'm not picky and love trying new things. Surprises are always fun.
Hobbies/Interests: Boozin' it up , relaxing at home, reading, Royals baseball, cooking, trivia. I promise I'm more fun than I'm making myself sound here.
Things you love: Cozy/snuggly things, good food, home decor, jewelry
Things you would not be so excited to receive: candles/bath stuff
Favorite thing about Christmas? Hanging with my kids in a room that's all decorated for the holidays. Ahhhh the glow.
Favorite color: teal/turquoise
Anything else your SS needs to know: Anything will be great!
Things you love: coffee table books, LuLaRoe, stationery, anything preppy, champagne, Amazon, elephants, white chocolate, Bath and Body Works foaming hand soap
Things you would not be so excited to receive: a Hillary Clinton bumper sticker , candles, blankets, coffee
Favorite thing about Christmas? Everything!
Favorite color: purple, pink, turquoise
Anything else your SS needs to know: I am so appreciative of you!
Things you love: running, yoga, baseball (the Cardinals are my team but I love to watch all teams and go to stadiums), local beer, nail polish, the color pink, chocolate, peanut butter, tea, sushi, bananas with nutella and peanut butter, sleep, warm socks
Things you would not be so excited to receive: Things that smell, lotions, candles, figurines
Favorite thing about Christmas? The lights and snow!
Favorite color: pink, green
Anything else your SS needs to know: please feel free to go off list, I love surprises!
"You know what swizz would like for Christmas that is great to ship cross country? A good smoked salmon."
I have just decided to ship salmon to my SS just to see the reactions it gets from others . There are surprisingly a number of places here where I can do that.
Thanks to this post, I just got out of bed at 4:45 in the morning to get a piece of smoked trout. I even brought it back in bed with me. My husband would not be impressed.
Hobbies/Interests: Sewing, photography, DIY home improvement, genealogy
Things you love: stationery, tea, ocean/nautical/Navy stuff, sweets, earrings, Christmas trees, Irish culture
Things you would not be so excited to receive: Scented stuff - lotions, candles, etc. Coffee.
Favorite thing about Christmas? The smell of pine and a tree in the house.
Favorite color: purple. Favorites to wear: purples, blues, greens.
Anything else your SS needs to know: Stealing a line from @bunnybean: I'm a Christmas-loving atheist who doesn't really do Santa. I also like gifts from local-to-you places!
I promise to add to my Elfster list - this week and next are crazy for me, but I'll do my best to find time!
Hobbies/Interests: cooking, wine drinking, visiting with girlfriends, and decorating
Things you love: books, treats/goodies, wine, make-up, seasonal decor, fun accessories, personalized stuff
Things you would not be so excited to receive: coffee (don't drink it)...I guess I can't think of too much I would be unhappy with??? I don't love nuts/dried fruit (random)
Favorite thing about Christmas? OMG - everything. The time of year is my favorite - right down to the crowded malls w/ decor and cheesy canned Christmas carols. I'm excited DS is getting to be old enough to get into it this year (I hope). I LOVE playing Santa!
Favorite color: blue and/or gray
Anything else your SS needs to know: I promise I think I'm easy to shop for!