This year my youngest son employed a 3x4-inch note to clue Santa in on what he wants for Christmas. For the record, his list consists of seven gifts, including what-in-the-world-are-they items like Colossal Blitz and Turbo Dryer! I am pretty certain the elves will know what these toys are and where to get them. But just so there's no confusion, I thought I'd spell out my own wishlist, using this (much bigger than a 3x4!) space here.

1. I truly believe that one of the best gifts you can give/receive is a book you can't put down. I hear that the following books are slam dunks: (my father was an Olympic rower in the 1960 Rome Olympics), hence my interest!); , , and .

2. I am obsessed with everything Gucci right now, thanks to creative director Alessandro Michele's quirky romantic vision. I'm thinking this statement will last me a lifetime and turn some heads all the while.

3. One can never have enough bling: , , and are pretty dreamy.

4. Or shoes: I'd love to put this and this into regular rotation.

5: Or party dresses like this , this , this , this , and this . I'm also dazzled by this NYE-ready top!

6. I'd really, really like to trick out my kitchen with this mood-setting modern by Jason Koharik and these delicate stemless wine .

7. Like last year, the thing I really want most is something no one can shop for: Health and happiness for my family and friends! I wish you all the same!