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. <\/p>\n
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\n2. Tahitian Pearl Earrings (Because I have none.)
\n3. Trish McEvoy’s Little Black Card<\/a> (Downsizing’s Good.)
\n4. Les Jolies Choses Handmade Knee Socks (Black Please.)
\n5. Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil (Still haven’t tried it.)
\n6. Vosges Exotic Truffles <\/a>(Crack for the choco-phyle.)
\n7. Aspinal Bound Writing Journal (I love the smell of paper.)
\n8. Prada Suede Platform Slingbacks<\/a> (This time brown.)
\n9. Bliss Portolano Cashmere Slippers (Warm feet help me think.)
\n10. Nokia L’Amour 7370<\/a> Mobile Phone (Motorolas are lame.)<\/p>\n