My Holiday WishList

My Holiday Wish List

By Rose Bruno Bailey

My birthday falls on December 21st, the Winter Solstice, just a few

days before Christmas. I’ve always been the one in my family who couldn’t wait for Christmas. I always loved reading magazines, and the holiday issues were my favorite. Nothing like perusing pages full of seasonal inspiration, gift ideas for others and myself. I love to give to others and use my creativity to gift them the perfect present. It’s the childlike anticipation and wonderment that is at the heart of the holidays, both giving and receiving.

Lately, my husband and I have been making Christmas lists for each other. For a few years we passed on giving gifts to one another, times were tight. We did other things to bring holiday joy, and we never felt like we missed out on the season. Gifts are the icing on the already delicious cake. It’s not a necessity but it sure makes it taste decadent. We are now back to normal, and enjoy writing lists for each other. This is my Christmas wish list, broken down by categories. Sweets, Treats, Beauty, Foodie, Fashion, and Passion.

The biggest thing on my Christmas Wish list this year and every year is always health and happiness for all.

Sweets

I am asking Santa for my favorite vegan truffles from No Whey Chocolate. They are my go-to for gifts for my friends and myself. Decadent, delicious, and vegan.

Treats

I’ve never had the pleasure of trying Lagusta’s Luscious Chocolate Shop even though I’ve been following their mouth-watering Instagram for a long time. A definite treat on my holiday wish list 2021.

Beauty

I now have weekends off, and Sundays are for self-reflection and self-care. My wish list this year has to include a subscription to Kinder Beauty Box, a 100% vegan and cruelty-free beauty subscription box, and when you shop the company donates to causes dear to their hearts. Self-care is not selfless, especially from such a giving company.

Foodie

I am coveting The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples [A Cookbook] by Miyoko Schinner. I’m really into vegan cooking and now I want to learn to make my dishes from scratch.

Fashion

My Christmas list always includes a new handbag, from a vegan company of course. This year I have my heart set on Matt and Nat’s CANCI VEGAN TOTE BAG - PURITY.

It’s a beautiful and chic tote bag, with several compartments to carry all of my notebooks and essentials. Vegan, cruelty-free, and recycled.

Passion

I love to chase my passions and add gifts to my wish list that I will use to achieve my goals and be ready for my New Year's resolutions. Dance has been in my blood since I was a dance major in college. A pair of all-vegan ballroom dance shoes from Dance like a Vegan would really help me achieve my dance goals. I’m eyeing Cuban sparkle with the t-strap and chunky heel.