Christmas Shopping

I really didn't want to wait until after Thanksgiving to start Christmas shopping. So my neighbor Hemana came over and she, Andrew, and I took off for Clarendon to visit a cute little store called Arlington Gift & Garden. Andrew and I had peeked in the windows (it was closed by that point) while making our way back to the car after we ate at the Cheesecake Factory (great restaurant!!) yesterday evening. I found a nice gift for my Aunt Lil, a Japanese windwhime made by San Pacific International. I also purchased a large a starlight sphere to decorate my apartment for the holidays. I took a few pictures of it lit up and they didn't do it justice.

Here's what it looks like in place and not plugged in.

And close up.

I also found a new switch plate for the foyer.

After that, we went across the street to pet accessory shop called A.K.A. Spot. I bought a treat jar for our kitty Rand and some goodies for my aunt's pets. She is really into her animals (just like me). Later, at Marshalls, while looking for a gift for my mother I found a great Chinese silk dress for myself. I'm planning on wearing it to Andrew's company Christmas party if he can still get tickets for us to go. I've been thinking about having professional photographs of Andrew and I taken to tuck into our Christmas cards this year. I could also wear this dress for those if we decide to do that.

Oh yeah, it ties in the back.

-- CrystalShiloh @ 10:52 PM