what i want for christmas by buffy m holt

This morning I donned shades and neroli oil. Paid a visit to the Christmas markets. I held my nose against the German bratwurst and breathed in the smell of mulled wine. A Dutchman tried to sell me some cheese. A pair of tiny wooden shoes. Then Santa asked “What do you want for Christmas … little girl?” I was walking by his grotto and he burped and winked when he said it. I didn’t sit on his lap. But I did rattle off my list.

1. Diptyque Bois Cire Candle (Yup. Again.)
2. Tahitian Pearl Earrings (Because I have none.)
3. Trish McEvoy’s Little Black Card (Downsizing’s Good.)
4. Les Jolies Choses Handmade Knee Socks (Black Please.)
5. Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil (Still haven’t tried it.)
6. Vosges Exotic Truffles (Crack for the choco-phyle.)
7. Aspinal Bound Writing Journal (I love the smell of paper.)
8. Prada Suede Platform Slingbacks (This time brown.)
9. Bliss Portolano Cashmere Slippers (Warm feet help me think.)
10. Nokia L’Amour 7370 Mobile Phone (Motorolas are lame.)

Champagne, canapes and chocolate. Of course.