Friday, December 23, 2011

A White Elephant Gift Exchange Gone Bad! APB Eastward Dress Coat in Small!

***Please let me know if you see, or are planning to return, an Eastward Dress Coat in size Small***
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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...
A White Elephant Gift Exchange!




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!

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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!
1 reply · active 693 weeks ago
Ha-ha! I hope you kept her.
Woah! That's a doozy of a hat. It will be sure to liven up all your future Christmas parties. ha, ha. I've never heard of these parties until recently -- sounds fun. :)
1 reply · active 693 weeks ago
It gets worse! I have to keep it on my desk for 2 weeks. That was the Boss's instructions. Unless it was perishable. I don't think this qualifies as etable.
That hat is awesome! I bet everyone had their eye on it when you tried it on. :) I've never participated in a white elephant gift exchange. I prefer secret santa because it's fun to watch people guess who bought their gift. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday!
It's Sake, not saki.
2 replies · active 693 weeks ago
That is too funny! I'm sorry you didn't get your gnome.

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.
BTW, there are some cute Chies marked down as part of the preview after Christmas Saks sale.

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...
3 replies · active 693 weeks ago
Oh Wow! Thank you Jess. Adore the Button Detail Ankle Boots.
If they have your size the risk is low with free shipping and returns (code: HOLIDAY)!
Free Shipping and Returns is a great deal Jess. But they don't have my size. Whaaaa!
Oh my, what a hat?!?!?

Happy Holidays and happy belated birthday!
Lol, it's just too funny! I am unlucky in gifts pretty much always, so my expectations at this point are quite low. If I get something awesome- feels ever more so special to me. Happy Holidays and thank you for sharing!
Haha, that hat is...something. It's something. We got a folding camping chair at the white elephant gift exchange we did this weekend, which I think is pretty awesome! www.saysskippy.blogspot.com
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Hahah!!! i love these kind of gift exchanges! So unexpected and fun! You'd look beautiful no matter what you wear!
1 reply · active 692 weeks ago
Ha-ha! You are so funny Kristina. Someone will be on the receiving end of this lovely hat next year. Thank you for the very sweet compliment.
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1 reply · active 690 weeks ago
Jennifer,

I'm here. Just very busy. Promise I will be back soon.
Agree with Jennifer! I miss your posts as well.Hope you and your adorable pet are well. Happy New Year!
1 reply · active 688 weeks ago
Thanks Ali! Happy New Year to you too. I've had changes at work and home that are making it difficult to find the extra time to blog. One of them is my bunny. The other is my increasing work load. I do hope to be back to regular posts soon. I just have to figure out how to manage my time better. If that's possible.
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