I Want One :: A blog of yummy wishes

To Read in the Wee Hours September 13, 2006

I have to admit that one of the things I LOVED about working in the city was the train ride. It was a guaranteed two hours each day of quiet time and relaxation. I am an avid reader and could breeze through books weekly thanks to this lovely mode of transportation.

Yet now that I have no commute, I have had a harder time carving out time to read. I do have a little glass candle that sits on my head board, but after it fell on my face last week, I’m reluctant to use it to source lighting for my reading

This spiffy little ear light gagdet could be just the ticket for lowering the stack of books next to my bedside.

Effortless Over-Ear Book Light

To Look and Feel Yummy :) September 11, 2006

One of my favorite things about fall is the weather cooling down, opening up a whole new set of daily wardrobe opportunities.

Of course, when working at home, this frequently simply means, “hmmm… bunny slippers or fruzzy cheetah slippers today?”

But when I actually DO get out of the house, I really look forward to actually getting dressed and looking and feeling great. And that’s JUST how I would feel in this absolutely georgeous [and even a little sexy] sweater.

Now to work on getting out of the house…

Pompei Drape Front Sweater

To Spiff up my Desk September 8, 2006

My office is rather tiny. I had a big desk hutch, but the thing was so big it took up my entire wall. So I found this really slick and cool aluminum desktop organizer. It’s big - 42″ wide, but only 10″ tall - so it doesn’t overpower my space. I [heart] it!!

Desktop Organizer - Aluminum by OFFI

To Reign in my Other STUFF September 7, 2006

I have been on an organizing RAMPAGE lately. I find it SO much easier to focus when my home is clean and my office organized.

Realizing that my house is indeed in shambles (we are renovating) and my office is only partially organized (still under construction), I decided to take action (hence, Organizing Week!!. I spent ALL Labor Day weekend painting and cleaning.

I feel much saner now. But I still have more STUFF to reign in!!

Pandan Storage Tower - Round Set of 3 by Neatnix

To Keep Little Stuff in Little Places September 6, 2006

It’s official. It’s Organizing Week on my I Want One Blog.

I’m getting a little OCD with this stuff, can you tell??

Check out this nifty little drawer organizer that basically doubles your drawer space.

Considering I only have three drawers in my kitchen, this is nifty, nifty, nifty indeedy!

Mahogany Expand-A-Drawer

To Ensure the New Pet Lives September 5, 2006

We got a Guinea Pig this weekend. My kids have been relentless about getting one ever since we saved a chipmunk from our rodent-hunting cats, tried to keep it, then it got out of the cage and we spent days trying to catch it again (we promptly set it free after that!!).

So, I must admit the thing is darn cute. Small and furry. Adorable. But I don’t know the first thing about Guinea Pigs. I’ve never owned one. So to be sure we can keep the thing alive, I had better grab a copy of “The Essential Guinea Pig“. Yep. Better grab one fast, actually…

The Essential Guinea Pig (92 Pages)

To Catch Really Embarrassing Moments September 1, 2006

I haven’t had a lot of luck with cameras in the past. I lose parts, drop them, or even overwrite first day of school pictures within hours of taking them (Yep. As in last Wednesday. Go me.)

Yet I have made the decision that I really need a better digital camera. The last time I priced these things out, I was looking at a Nikon CoolPix 5 Megapixel camera for $1200. Yes, it’s been a really long time!

I couldn’t believe you could get a 7+ Megapixel camera for under $500 bucks! Now that rocks!!

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera - DSC-H5