Yesterday was my birthday, and while I did pull in some fabulous loot from friends and family (for which I am ever so grateful), I can't help but think of a few things that are on on my absolute gift wish list. By absolute, I mean things I'm only dreaming about and would never expect to get--at least not this year.

The 10 things my husband needs to start saving up for or pulling some serious strings to make happen for me next year (in no particular order):

1. Tickets to the Kentucky Derby
2. This Sleepy Hollow rug from CB2 (that's no longer available, mind you)



3. A trip to Phuket, Thailand
4. A Mercury Design Studio in Key West
5. The return of Domino to newsstands
6. A big dining room table with Frances Elkins loop chairs



7. A closet filled with party dresses from Derek Lam, Zac Posen and Narcisco Rodriguez
8. A basket filled with bareMinerals makeup
9. Beautiful jewelry by Mingle Design



10. More time with my husband, friends and family


You'd think that last one wouldn't be so hard, but when you live hundreds of miles from civilization, it's harder than you think.

P.S. At Austin Monthly, we ask local fashion personalities about their top 10 must-haves, too. I loved the answers clothing designer Linda Asaf gave me. Check out the profile on wrote on her, below.

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