With a busy weekend in process (and teens, teens, teens about the place), I thought I would share a few of my favorite things.
First and foremost?
My beautiful sons, both home from school, and sound asleep in their messy rooms, surrounded by their half-unpacked bags, after a night during which the household was up far too late with laughter a-plenty and all their friends in and out. It’s glorious just to see their faces and hear their voices and know they’re nearby and happy and safe.
Something more scintillating?
These, certainly, are a few of my favorite things:
- My ridiculous fuchsia feather boa wreath.
A satiny, lacy black little something purchased in an unnamed department in an unspecified city where a certain Eiffel surely left a legacy of engineering that applies to lingerie.
- ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – the traditional version or any playful holiday variation thereof.
- A surprise trip to Europe! (Even imagining the South of France is enough to make me grin.)
- A surprise trip to the Museum of Modern Art where I will gaze and wander blissfully for hours.
- Old Gidget movies. Yes, I really did just say that. And James Darren as Moondoggy.
- Louboutin Helmut 100mm pumps., or any other Louboutin delight, preferably rouge (some things never change).
- The aroma of orange and cloves (and good things baking in the oven).
- Brazilian music and a cozy bistro. Steaming soup. Concupiscent company.
- My lover’s hand, holding mine. ‘Nuff said.
Your favorite things?
Family arriving soon. They all have a good time together. ‘Nuff said.
Enjoy it, Paul. And have a wonderful time!
The constant voyeur, I love reading about other people and their favorite things. My favorite things are very predictable; family, friends, good food, and music. Oh and dawgs. And cats. Okay, so maybe I’m not too discriminating. :O)
Dawgs and cats, too? Gandalfe, you always make me smile. Have a very merry weekend!
Well two of our favorite words are satin and lovers so we adored this post 😉
Here’s our list: white or very pale pink roses, white satin slips and black satin pajama tops, celestial blue robes, Paris, Los angeles, Rome, twinkle lights entwined in trees, pacific ocean, sand between our toes, very deep bubble baths and Hermes soap at Le Bristol, cafe creme and the IHT, tea and the FT, pillow talk (and the movie), sybille Bedford novels, vita sackville west’s desk at sissinghurst in the tower, conran crockery, farrow and ball blue ground paint, decoupage, oh! We Could Go On 😉
waving to you from 35k feet. En route to LA.
_ tg x
What a delicious list, Teamgloria! (And waving from 35,000 feet? sounds lovely!) About to post a few little tidbits and then there’s a turkey waiting to be tended to. But last night was a European Réveillon soirée… quelle histoire de rires…
Joyeuses fetes!
Merci, cherie
Et bonne annee!
_tg xx
Spending time with family and friends. Coffee, reading, and writing and the quiet of the streets on Christmas Day. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
I had forgotten about Gidget. Such fun!
This holiday my favorite things have been quiet mornings reading (me and the hubs) and playing board games (the kids) without any whining or begging for cartoons. We may be entering the era of the quiet house. Or at least one can wish…
Afternoon naps and the scent of Abraham Darby roses.