YEAH!!! The 2021 Bestie Christmas List!!!!

And, finally, here it is!  

Cue the bugles!!!

The long awaited Cote de Texas’ Bestie Christmas List is finally finished.  This tradition started a few years ago after I published my first Christmas List and my Bestie told me she had her own list of  favorite gifts, an even better list!!!   And so, it became a sort of tongue-in-cheek contest – whose list was better?  We’ve never really gotten an answer from anyone and it always ends up with us deciding ourselves whose list was more appealing. Although this year, we swore to take the competition out of it and just enjoy the spirit of the season!

Honestly…I feel that way, drained from the news and the world.  No competition.   I just want us all to get along again without political firestorms and arguments over vaccines and masks.  And can we finally, once and for all,  just get rid of that damned Covid this year? 

I’m hoping that 2022 will bring safety back to our streets and homes and online shopping won’t be just an outlet to avoid scary malls. 

And on a lighter note, maybe even the British Royals will forgive and forget and reconcile this year???  No?  That’s asking too much?

Finally, from us both, we wish you all – everyone – a healthy and very happy and peaceful Christmas and New Years and 2022!!!

And now, the Bestie’s Christmas List for 2021 – enjoy!

From OKA, an extra large Oriental tray, shown below, lies on the ottoman:

         

Large tray -  chinoiserie painted on iron.  HERE

For the prettiest Christmas table, a Juliska pitcher.

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Spode cake plate.  Wonderful gift for friends or yourself.   HERE

For the Grand millennium, white scalloped serving bowl sets

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This is a great gift for the person who does the grilling in the family.   HERE 

Extra virgin oil olive jar  HERE

      

  For the professional Scrabble Family:

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It’s not Christmas without a jigsaw puzzle.  This one is a beauty.  HERE

         

 

 

Everything you need to make  wonderful hot chocolate on Christmas HERE

But, if you want to go smaller and less expensive, pick your own variety:

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THIS IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT  HERE

    

The perfect Air Fryer HERE

         

Such a pretty coffee maker in white!  HERE

Isn’t this beautiful?  A vase on a stand.  HERE

Vintage looking storage basket for towels or plants or whatever you want!  HERE

These baskets hold files!  So chic for the office!!  HERE

 

         

 

These beautiful French Anduze pots come in yellow too. HERE

I love this set of monogrammed soaps as a hostess gift or a holiday present.  HERE

Classic Barbour umbrella – who doesn’t need a new one?  HERE

 

A belt with a bit of fashion.  HERE

          

 

Aspinal from Harrods.  No worries, they take PayPal.  I just bought something from Harrods and it was here in a flash. Aspinal makes classic beauties.  If you don’t care for this particular style, look around at their other ones. 

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Isn’t this the cutest?!  Velvet purse.  Comes in hot pink and red, too!  LOVE!  HERE

Frame purse in brown leather HERE

A dressed up denim jacket.  HERE   

   Instead of jeans, wear green cords!  Cords are really, really popular.  I could not find any that weren’t sold out.  Hope this supply lasts.  HERE

Chrsysocolla—HERE

A Mirta bag.  I bought one and the quality is phenomenal especially for its price.  HERE 

Copper colored

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A Mirta bag.  Love.  HERE

 

The most in demand Tory Burch purse.  It’s out of stock everywhere, but I found it here.  HERE

Belted sweater.  So cute!  HERE

 

Cotton Cashmere suit HERE

 

This is a staple in any wardrobe.  Cotton Cashmere HERE

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Love the length of this white or black shirt.  HERE

Cutest line Alice & Olivia HERE

For New Years?  Or Christmas eve.  Sequins are so in demand this season.  Sequined clothes are sold out everywhere.  HERE

         

 

COMES IN ALL COLORS HERE

Pussy bow denim HERE

Also comes in all colors.  HERE

Cute blue trim, trendy green.   HERE

 

        

In red, navy and gold HERE 

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Kaftan – so pretty!!  I want to get this to wear to my cousin’s wedding reception. 

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Sequins is the look this season!!

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Skirt comes in different colors. 

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Darling!  Comes in black, white, or red!! HERE

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Comes in white & black HERE

 

Comes in different colors – so cute instead of a dress or skirt.

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Seersucker peplum shirt.  Comes in Plus Size too HERE

Sequins!  They are sold out everywhere!!!  I searched to find some pieces that weren’t sold out. 

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Feather jacket comes in midnight blue or black HERE

                    

 

    

Faux lamb fur.  TO DIE FOR!!!!! HERE

J Crew vest

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ALICE  AND OLIVE COAT HERE

   

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SET OF FIVE SILVER RINGS HERE

 

Crystal bracelet HERE

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Very delicate pearl and gold lariat. HERE

 

Ippolita HERE

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So dainty and feminine.  HERE

For the little girl in pink.  For boys in gray.  HERE

For a future architect or engineer or homemaker!!!  HERE

 

 

 

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Miracles do happen.  Just a few years ago, these two really liked each other.  Look at those smiles.   Maybe the Royal family will reconcile after all.

Here’s hoping we can all reconcile and put away our differences once and for all.

Here’s to a wonderful 2022!!