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Don't you just hate it when this happens?
There were at least Thirty people participating in a White Elephant Gift Exchange. We drank unfiltered Saki, ate lobster and steak fired up on a 2x4 foot hibachi, by a knife wielding cook, throwing hot mustard and flames, as we roasted against a plate glass window in the late afternoon.
Ha-ha....On My Birthday no less!
I bring a safe gift that is at least useful to all. (a $20 Target gift card) I draw #2. Gift #1 was shot glasses. A pass for me.
So what do I do?
I chose a new gift that turns out to be...
The Reindeer Hat by Dan Dee Choice Collectibles
Jackie Cardi in Dark Rosewood - by J Crew - $62 - July 2011
Moonglow Necklace in Pink - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $20 - 2008
Monhegan Wide-Legs - by Cartonnier - Anthro Orig $228 Promo Sale $52 - Dec 2011
Eastward Dress Coat - by Lauren Moffatt - Anthro Orig $288 Sale Promo $56 - Dec 2011
Selene Clogs in Bronze - by Rachel Comey - Anthro Orig $368 Sale $100 - Nov 2011
Ladies! It dances. It lights up! It plays..."Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." Oh yes it does. BTW, I'm not a Grandma.
There was no hope that anyone would steal this dancing hat full of awesomeness away from me. I couldn't even find an image of this Dan Dee Choice Collectible. It's out there now, because I put it there.
I'll be scouring Lowe's for this wicked little Garden Gnome this weekend.
In the mean time, I must admit, the hat is growing on me.
What's the worst or best White Elephant Gift you ever gave or received?
I hope you are all doing well this holiday season.
Anthro Sister Love, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!
Terrie 60p · 693 weeks ago
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<P class=idc-nomargin><A style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" class=idc-share-facebook href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fanthroclosetchaos.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F12%2Fwhite-elephant-gift-exchange-gone-bad.html#IDComment245853568&t=I%20just%20commented%20on%20Anthro%20Closet%20Chaos%3A%20A%20White%20Elephant%20Gift%20Exchange%20Gone%20Bad!%20APB%20Eastward%20Dress%20Coat%20in%20Small!" target=_new><SPAN class=idc-share-inner><SPAN>Share on Facebook</SPAN></SPAN> or <A href="javascript: IDC.ui.close_message(245853568)">Close MessageThat's so funny! I hate it when somebody brings something that nobody wants.
When I first moved to VA, I went to the white elephant party (I had only been here for about 1 week). I think the limit was $10 so I hit the dollar bin at Target and put together a gift of cheesy Christmas DVDs, popcorn tubs, and Jiffy Pop. I picked first and got stuck with the Crazy Cat Lady action figure which my soon-to-be husband had wrapped up as a re-gift. Little did he know we would end up married 3 years later, so he essentially got it back!
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jesspgh 72p · 693 weeks ago
My family does a white elephant gift exchange every year (once you turn 18 you graduate into participation) and it is divided by gender. The best gift I have gotten has been booze-related. And I always try to bring booze related gifts. This year I bought stemless wine glasses and a bottle of wine to put into the pile. And for Chris I bought scotch whiskey and some whiskey glasses. I hope they get stolen and frozen out of popularity! That is always my goal. I admit I have more fun shopping for the white elephant than I do picking my own gift from the pile.
jesspgh 72p · 693 weeks ago
Not sure if you need to link through the email they sent but if so, here is the link: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/search/EndecaSearc...
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Happy Holidays and happy belated birthday!
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