I’m old, so there aren’t many things I “need” anymore. But for Holiday 2016, here are a few ideas with “real people” appeal. Stuff I bought for myself this year. Not necessarily “retro” or “renovation” oriented, but hey. Note: All the links in this story are affiliate links.
What is more classic than family and friends sitting around the kitchen playing board games? This Thanksgiving, we were introduced to Catan. It was super fun — I adored it! And when I got home, I bought the whole getup, the basic set and a bunch of the extensions.
Link: Catan 5th edition
Plus, there are are extensions to add 5-6 players … to add Seafaring real estate … and more.
I am also kind of obsessed with playing Connect 4 right now.
I bought this for myself and LOVE it. I’m calling it “retro”, because I spent my college junior year abroad, 1979-1980, in Madrid, Spain. There, they put steamed milk in their morning coffee. Steamed milk makes your coffee all that more delicious. When I visited my brother this autumn, he had one of these Nespresso milk steamers, so I bought the same kind. I’ve been using it daily since October and yummmmm, my coffee is betttttttter than ever.
Link: Nespresso Aeorccino Plus Milk Frother
Okay, so my brother had the Nespresso maker too, so I got one. For my afternoon espresso. I also buy the pods for the espresso online.
Link: Nespresso VertuoLine Coffee and Espresso Maker and espresso pods
I bought one of these classic George Nelson ball clocks for my brother and sister-in-law as a housewarming gift. It’s beautiful. There are other colors, too.
Link: Vitra Men’s George Nelson Ball Clock
Theo Chocolate Organic Sea Salt 70 Percent Dark Chocolate
Chocolate bars are cheaper by the dozen, and apparently this dark stuff — organic, free trade, non-GMO too — is good for you!
Link: Theo Chocolate Organic Sea Salt 70 Percent Dark Chocolate Bar, 3 Ounce — 12 per case
Okay, so this next one, I don’t have. But it intrigues me. As I mentioned at the outset, I am old. This could actually be quite useful.
Link: KINGSO LED Motion-Activated Glow Toilet Bowl 8 Colors and there are other such designs too
More gift ideas from some other blogger-friends
- Check out my friend Margaret of AWaytoGarden.com’s list of stuff for gardening, cooking, putting food up, and more.
- Humuhumu of Critiki.com also has a great list of gift ideas for tikiphiles.
Merry merry, happy happy, everyone!
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