House Stuff
a good place to look if you just want to surprise me would be Ikea.

◊ dirt devil vacuum (upright model with bags)

◊ Wall Clock

◊ Spices & herbs:
· Whole & ground nutmeg
· Majoram leaves
· Whole & ground cloves
· Ground cumin
· Basil
· Rosemary
· Oregano
· Chili power
· Red pepper flakes
· Whole & ground Cinnamon
· Tarragon
· Whole garlic
· Sage
· Onion powder
· Louisiana hot sauce
· Tony Chacere’s
· Italian seasoning mix
· Paprika
· Thyme
· Bay leaves
· Soy sauce
· Chicken and beef bullion cubes
· Chili oil

◊ Teas- from The Republic of Tea. good choices are the green teas, such as honey ginseng or wildberry plum. Also good is Mango Ceylon, Decaf Ginger Peach, Blackberry Sage, Ginseng Honey, Wild Berry Plum, Orange Spice, Moroccan Mint, Cardamon Cinnamon, Ginseng Peppermint, Orange Ginger Mint, Mate Latte, Republic Green Chai, Spring Cherry, Good Hope Vanilla or any type of mint tea. If you get loose teas instead of tea bags-get a tea strainer please!

◊ Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

◊ 4-cup coffeemaker (include some filters, please)

◊ cookware and such, try Pampered Chef.
Stoneware:
Rectangle Stone
Bar Pan
Deep Dish Baker
Muffin Pan
Loaf Pan
Mini Loaf Pan
Fluted Pan (Bunt Cake Pan)
Rectangular Baker
Stoneware Storage Rack
· Cookware:
· Pots & Pans
· Garlic Press
· Can Opener
· Spingform Pan
· Pastry Blender
· Quick Stir Pitcher
· Cooling racks
· Measure All cup
· Creative Cutters
· Cutting Board
· Vegetable Peeler
· Bamboo Spatulas
· Pastry Brush
· Mini-Whipper
· i-slice
· Kitchen Spritzer
· Baker's Roller
· Timer
· Adjustable Scoops
· Classic Batter Bowl

◊ 12 kitchen hand towels

◊ placemats and cloth napkins, service for 8

◊ 8 napkin holders, something simple that could go with any napkin

◊ tablecloth

◊ iron & ironing board

◊ 12 good, big towels. Neutral colors, please.

◊ 12 washcloths, again neutral colors

◊ 12 hand towels, neutral colors (picking up on a theme here?)

◊ sheets for a full size bed. Solid colors, no prints!

◊ Small toolbox with the following tools:
· Screwdrivers (#2 Phillips, Small & Medium Flathead)
· Tape Measure
· Torpedo level (small)
· Utility knife
· Nails (4d & 8d)
· Wood glue
· Wood screws
· Adjustable lock wrench
· Awl
· Clamps (ones easy to use!)
· Claw hammer
· Duct tape
· Pliers (groove, slip joint and needlenose)
· Putty knife
· Painter’s tool

◊ mop

◊ broom and dustpan

◊ Dolica-The Sheep to Keep, you can find it at Found Objects.

◊ Glasses Glasses, Found Objects again.

◊ Terms of Endearment Glasses, once more: Found Objects.

◊ flatware like Oneida, service for 8 or more

- posted by Kit @ 5:33 PM