COTE DE TEXAS: Christmas 2019

Christmas 2019

And here it is!  CdT’s Christmas List for 2019!!  I’ve been saving up ideas all year for this list, but then when the time came near, I got very nervous about my picks and started madly looking for new trendy ideas for y’all.  

I’m always torn – do you really want the trendy gifts or do you want the classic ones?  In the end – it’s usually what I love and my friends love that makes the list.   A lot of items are things that I bought, which I love or they are things I really would love to buy.  If there is something you think I could do better on next year’s list – please let me know in the comment section. 

And so….onward to Christmas 2019!!




Nest holiday candle

Nest Bamboo is my all time favorite scent, Nest is fabulous – any scent.   But for Christmas, this is the one to get.  Make your house smell like a tree, even if you don’t have one.  HERE.

                                                                                                                                                                     


Cire Trudon Candle

This is a true extravagance.  People save this jar like people save Hermes boxes.  This one has my favorite “notes” – bitter orange, cinnamon and myrrh, amongst others.  Perfect for this season.  

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OK, OK – this might be my most favorite gift item I’ve seen this year!  A fireplace match cloche!!!  You can use it on a side table as décor, it is that good looking!  I just LOVE this! 

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Wood fruit bowl – can you have too many?

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The perfect sized round mirror and at a great price.

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Another well priced – beautiful mirror.   It is just perfect for the lighter wood floors so popular today.  Beautiful.

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Another set – Chinese wash basins - small and large

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I love this faux coral so much.  It could be used alone on a console or on a table filled with small shells or filled with soaps in a powder room.  It’s just great, isn’t it?

Nautical Coral Bowl

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I have these – two of the sets filled with TV clickers.  They must be a good seller for Wisteria to still stock them.   On sale and very cheap!!!

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These boxes, small and large, come in Shagreen or Black.  Just a bit more modern – and so elegant.  Again, great to hide those darned TV clickers!

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I would use this year round- but it’s great for the middle of the Christmas table.  I have a lamb that I love and this reminds me of it.  White Reindeer

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Finally!!  It’s back in stock!!!  These are the inexpensive dishes I bought from Amazon when we moved to our new abode.  I love them and pretend they are Juliska dishes!!!   Sssshh!  Pfaltzgraff French Lace White Dinnerware Set (32 Piece)

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The perfect thank you gift!   What is Christmas without Peppermint Bark?

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The BEST toffee – bar NONE.  NONE!!!!!   The ABSOLUTE best!!!!   See’s Toffee-ettes

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I used to be THE Starbucks queen, until I discovered this coffee at Einstein’s Bagels.   Now I just order it from Amazon.  Everyone that comes to my home while it is brewing goes – what IS that?!?!?   It’s that wonderful.   You will never drink another coffee again.  

Caribou Coffee Vanilla Hazelnut

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Nothing makes a cup of coffee better than an Aerolatte frother.  First I put in my powdered creamer (Don’t Say Nuthin!!) and sweetener, then I pour the cup, then I froth for a few seconds – better than Starbucks!!!!

Starbucks must really hate me – I used to be such a spokesman for them – but no mo!!!

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A one of a kind coffee maker – a real extravagant gift that my bestie Helaine swears by!!!   This is for a real lover of coffee.  It even grinds the beans.  Yep. 

I WANT ONE!!!!!! 

Plus, its gorgeous!!  There is an espresso variety, too.  

It even flies to Paris once a week.

This is by far the most expensive item I’ve ever had on my CdT Christmas List, but Helaine says it’s THE coffee maker for the person who loves coffee. 

Hey, I do !!!!!   I do!!!!!

And here I thought I was being extravagant spending $60 on my coffee brewer.    AHAHAH.

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My niece says this is the one gift she wants – a wine cooler for the 2020s!!

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The hot thing in entertaining – countertop ice maker – clear cubes. 

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I don’t know if your millennium is into juicing like mine, but this is perfect for work and working out – a single serve travel blender!

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I showed this last year and a lot of you liked it.  I still love my robo vac – and this remains a highly rated one.  I chose it because it was inexpensive, was one of the most quiet which I wanted because of Ben’s migraines, and it has a low profile which allows it to easily go under furniture.

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Love her or hate her – let’s forget politics for today.  But you have to admit her lipstick is incredible!!!  If the red is too much for you, choose a lighter shade of this ALL DAY matte liquid.  Or order the red for your daughter.  Everyone swears by this lipstick!!!

Her shade is Stila Stay All Day Liquid:   Beso

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Last year – this was the #1 seller on CdT!!  Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk. 

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I adore Mally cosmetics.  I can’t live without this.  It makes your skin feel like silk.  Mally Primer.

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My bestie, Lisa, swears by this foundation – Giorgio Armani, Luminous Silk Foundation

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I had this on the list last year, but if you didn’t order it – ORDER IT!!!!   This is a must if you are over 40!  You’ve seen the ads on TV about the undereye circles disappearing – it’s all true.  It’s a true miracle worker.


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ELISABETH IS DYING FOR THIS HAIR DRYER.   THE DYSON SUPERSONIC HAIR DRYER!!!  Hmmm, and I’m dying for a Dyson vacuum!

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I’m ready for my closeup Mr. DeMille.   Makeup mirror for today – touch control lights, USB port.

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Now is the time to finally throw out that old scale.  This one measures everything including what your bank account balance is!  OK, not really.  But it’s truly amazing.  Highly rated and highly accurate!!  I’m kind of scared of it!!!!!

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OK – this might be a weird gift for a Christmas List,  but this is the hottest thing going – a mattress in a box.  Everyone is talking about it.  There are several kinds – but the Nectar is rated very high – I researched them all just for you!   It comes in a small box and slowly unfolds out into what people swear is the most comfortable bed they’ve ever slept on!! 

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Speaking of beds, how about a beautiful cashmere robe?   This is in blush, also comes in soft gray.

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Or – how about a long cashmere robe?  Asst. colors.

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Too cute!!!   Love this!  Navy Ikat Cashmere Throw

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Ralph Lauren coat

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Classic Cashmere duster, many colors

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Top of everyone’s list including Oprah’s.  The viral Orolay coat

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Oprah’s viral coat – another style - in black with faux collar

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Dawn Levy pink puffer w/fur collar – darling!

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Cashmere shrug with fur collar

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PINK SWEATER

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Faux fur coat

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FRANCES VALENTINE

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Leopard light weight coat – so cute!!!

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Peachy Pink Cashmere Turtleneck – asst. colors.

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Tweedy textured black sweater

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Eileen Fisher black ruched turtleneck – loose, good for layering

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Lilac cashmere crewneck – comes in all colors!

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Eileen Fisher black velvet long jacket

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Brownish vest with fur lining

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Tuckernuck top cream, asst. colors.

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GOLD METALLIC SKIRT

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Eileen Fisher velvet shirt

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RALPH LAUREN ribbed wool sweater

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Faux leopard

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This season’s hottest color – in a coat.

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Darling gray herringbone coat

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Eileen Fisher gray/black coat

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Ralph Lauren Quilted Jacket, asst. colors

But, I love this caramel color.

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Tuckernuck poncho

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Tuckernuck shawl in plaid

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Ralph Lauren leather tech gloves, ruffled, good for texting

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BURBERRY SCARF

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For him or you – a favorite weekend bag.

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ARE YOU VEGAN??  VEGAN LEATHER ROLLING TROLLEY.  SOOO CUTE.  I MIGHT TURN VEGAN NOW.

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MATCHING VEGAN TOTE. 

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FRANCES VALENTINE TOTE

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Cognac leather Tuckernuck

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And in the color of the season - Tory Burch orange tote

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BOW TOTE

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Staud Bag in Red

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Tory Burch Black purse, a beautiful elegant purse.

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Green leather satchel

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Ted Baker

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Chylak, from Poland - marked with serial number in gold – very interesting! And pretty.

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WEEKEND TOTE

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Isabel Murant belt

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Feather scarf

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A perfect gift for someone who has everything!!  Ralph Lauren Velvet Pajamas

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As popular as ever – THE Gucci belt

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Tortoise shell belt.

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Zoe Lev diamond necklace

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Gold leaf choker

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MONOGRAMMED NECKLACE

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OPAL EARRINGS

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LUCY WILLIAMS PENDANT NECKLACE

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AND LUCY WILLIAMS NECKLACE – DROPS

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Jude Francs gold diamond loops

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  FLOWER NECKLACE – LOVE!  

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STAR DIAMOND NECKLACE

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Pearl and gold flower choker
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Zoe Lev alphabet necklace –pick your own initial.

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DIAMOND ROUND NECKLACE

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DIAMOND DISC NECKLACE

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GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS

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DIAMOND LOOPS

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PEARL PENDANT NECKLACE

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My Three Favorite Books This Year:

SEGRETTO – Leslie Sinclair’s newest.  Fabulous as always.  Huge.  Gorgeous!

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Near and Far by Lisa Fine

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Australian Designers at Home by Jenny Rose Innes

The world’s most favorite blogger?  Probably!!!   Gorgeous book.

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Cutest pet bed in the world!  Small, medium and large.

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For the kids and grandkids.   Barnwood Bikes, in different sizes and colors!  ADORABLE!

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Darling Doll Stroller

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Doll bed

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Holds one child.  All kinds of cars for boys and girls. 

Toy Mercedes

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AND FINALLY, I was so excited to put these original slippersocks on the list in an homage to the original Mr. Slippersocksman!!

BUT LLBean is completely sold out.

Completely .  And ma’am don’t even bother asking for a raincheck.

They are SOLD OUT! 

So, apparently a lot of men will be getting the slippersocks for Christmas.     Lucky them!!!!


I hope you enjoyed this list – I had such a great time making it.  I’ll be back here soon before Christmas!

18 comments :

  1. This is a great list . . . selfishly found so much FOR ME!! Thank you for sharing!

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  2. I look forward to your list every year and was so excited for Segreto Impressions to be on it!! Agreed i wanted to order most on the list!! Thanks Joni!!!

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  3. Love! I'm buying some items! Thank you!

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  4. Hmmm, not sure about the toffee - my favorite is The Dangerous Stuff from The Toffee House https://thetoffeehouse.com/the-dangerous-stuff/ I will have to try the See's! I, too, prefer powdered creamer in my coffee over anything else; I take some with me when I travel, lol, and everyone gives me a hard time about it :)

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  5. Some beautiful things! I'm also thinking how to give back, or how to donate on behalf of folks who have more than everything they need but it would be weird not to do something for them. I just ran across this: https://www.vox.com/2015/12/1/9826838/best-charities-donate-2019-giving-tuesday
    The top charities are for malaria. Living in Africa, I got extremely, extremely sick. I got "rushed" to the hospital--it took 8 hours on public transport--and I feared I had malaria. I had never been that sick in my life. At the hospital, the doctor laughed. "If you had malaria, you would be WAY sicker!" Turned out I had food poisoning. Malaria is very, very bad, and it's going to move north with climate change.

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  6. Great List - PS - You can find slipper socks for all, made in the USa by @MUKLUKS Iconic American brand.

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  7. You always have THE BEST taste!!! Love this list!!!

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  8. Dearest Joni.. thank you so much for including my book on your Christmas list!.. I’m so thrilled!!.. lots of love Jenny

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  9. The Tuckernuck vest is waxed cotton, not leather, and it is brown not black, thought you might like to correct that.

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  10. You can also gift fine designed books to your loved ones that could be about business consultation or anything as it will be helpful for them for there businesses.

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  11. Why post someone so political if you don't want politics? AOC? The socialist you are using for a 100% capitalist post. And of course no one else has good lipstick? Or is this a ploy for web traffic? It's a buzz kill.

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    1. Oh stop. AOC is gorgeous and smart and rocks that red lipstick like no one else.

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  12. Love your list! You have great taste!

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