items for the registry

When I got to the end of the new Williams-Sonoma catalog, I gasped out loud. “I want this!” I exclaimed. The brand spankin’ new Cuisinart Cup-O-Matic Coffeemaker uses either coffee pods or ground coffee to brew a single cup at a time. I’ve always wanted a Flavia machine, but the individual pods are so expensive. With the Cup-O-Matic, I can splurge on pods for specialty drinks but use regular ground coffee for my morning cup. I can’t wait for this to hit Bed, Bath & Beyond so I can add it to my registry!

On Shelterrific this morning, I learned about a new Dirt Devil KONE hand vacuum — a white illuminating version. I already liked it; it’s attractive enough that you don’t have to hide it in a closet, meaning it’s easier to get to when there’s a spill. Also, when something is in plain sight, I’m more apt to use it. But this new version does more than just sit in plain sight — it glows!

One other thing I’d love is a Missoni-inspired ripple throw blanket. I think something like this would be fun to snuggle under. Some people (aka J) think the pattern is obnoxious, but I see it as “playful vintage.” It could be made more modern depending on the color palette.

(image from Flickr)