Want vs. Need

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It's that time of year again, when the shops start sneaking in things that shouldn't really be out until late November. It feels wrong seeing stuff with snow crystals & Santas on now. We should be celebrating autumn's abundance...not the Ghost of xmas yet to come. On top of that people's already started to ask me what kinda "pressies" I want for my birthday & the holidays this year. o.O There's loads of unnecessary things I want...& a few things I truly need that time of year... Like warm socks, tea & candles...that's a need of mine since I use it, or rather abuse it. :P Now, what I want...that's a whole different ballgame. Let me give you a sneak peak at my looong wishlist:
This Merve Kahraman's Hybrid Chair  would look great as the head seat at the dining table, right?

There's a gazillion more things I want & dream about. But I think I'll spread it out over the next couple of weeks. Nice to have something to ramble about during the weekdays...even though it is in regard to the glorious month of December. ;) 

 ~Linn.
"The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age."  ~Lucille Ball.

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