What I want for Christmas

SWTXBelle · #1 11-25-2007, 07:39 PM

What (other than world peace, of course) would you like for Christmas( or the winter holiday of your choice)?

AlwaysSAI · #2 11-25-2007, 07:56 PM

If you really must know....

-I want a Phi Sigma Pi Afghan from the national website.
-I want the SAI Founder's ring from the national website.
-I want the SAI History book from the national website.
-I want the pretty, framable symphony from the national website.
-I want the SAI and Phi Sig lavaliers for my charm bracelet.
-I want about 10 books for my classroom.
-I want a christmas ornament that says "Bronco & Thunder's First Christmas"

Uhhh, I think that's it. Gosh, you'd think I was just initiated yesterday.

als463 · #3 11-25-2007, 08:23 PM

AlwaysSAI...thank you for making me feel better about what I want for Christmas....I thought I was the only person who wanted a plethora of items from my organization's website!!! I keep justifying wanting a few cute letter shirts (to include short-sleeve, long-sleeve and a hoodie) by reminding my boyfriend I am the Secretary of our Alumnae Chapter and it's good PR to wear these items to Philanthropy events...Does that make me lame? That is what I want-aside from "The Diamond Ring" I've been waiting on....but, hey-can't get my hopes up too much, now can I?

AlwaysSAI · #4 11-26-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by als463

AlwaysSAI...thank you for making me feel better about what I want for Christmas....I thought I was the only person who wanted a plethora of items from my organization's website!!! I keep justifying wanting a few cute letter shirts (to include short-sleeve, long-sleeve and a hoodie) by reminding my boyfriend I am the Secretary of our Alumnae Chapter and it's good PR to wear these items to Philanthropy events...Does that make me lame?

Hey, no problem. I live to serve. (haha)
Heck no, you are not lame!! You have to love and support your GLO (Phi Mu?) and if letters is how you see fit, by all means, order 100 shirts.

Of course, I'm sure "The Ring" would trump any set of letters....

SthrnZeta · #5 11-26-2007, 11:10 AM

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AlwaysSAI...thank you for making me feel better about what I want for Christmas....I thought I was the only person who wanted a plethora of items from my organization's website!!! I keep justifying wanting a few cute letter shirts (to include short-sleeve, long-sleeve and a hoodie) by reminding my boyfriend I am the Secretary of our Alumnae Chapter and it's good PR to wear these items to Philanthropy events...Does that make me lame? That is what I want-aside from "The Diamond Ring" I've been waiting on....but, hey-can't get my hopes up too much, now can I?

Don't even get me started on that, lol. I know what I'm getting already since my man bought it on Ebay and I'm seriously nosey and don't get me wrong, it's something I really wanted (ok, it's a Coach purse) but we all know we'd like to see a little blue box tied with white ribbon in that purse, LOL.

For the record, I'd also like a new ZTA badge - emeralds and pearls or turquoise and pearls with white gold please. And some stuff for the new house - art for the walls, plants for outback, etc. And I'm buying myself new tires for my car this week cuz I'm a practical girl too.

Ooh, and some dressy sweaters I can wear to work would be nice. And I'd also really like one of those disc pendants with the filagree border that has the ZTA crest on one side and the letters on the other. My family tradition is to not wear our lavalier after graduation, so we wear the crown pendant or something else. I've been wearing my crown off and on for 3 years now and I want another option!

Ok, that's all

P.S. I totally forgot the most important thing I want (that I'm not getting) would be for J not to deploy and leave me for 15 months!!!

AlphaFrog · #6 11-26-2007, 11:17 AM

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My family tradition is to not wear our lavalier after graduation, so we wear the crown pendant or something else. I've been wearing my crown off and on for 3 years now and I want another option!

That's an odd tradition. I understand those who don't wear their lavalier after graduation because they think it makes them appear to be holding on to their college days, but for it to be an actual tradition? So, do you will it away at Sr wills, or does it just sit in your jewelery box for the rest of your life?

ThetaPrincess24 · #7 11-25-2007, 08:26 PM

I want a new watch, lenox pieces that go with my wedding pattern, waterford crystal, a new cell phone, a new purse, new shoes, and a gift certificate to my favorite spa.

SWTXBelle · #8 11-25-2007, 08:33 PM

What is your pattern, Thetaprincess? One thing I love about Lenox is that you can get pieces from different patterns to coordinate with your pattern. I inherited a pattern from the 20s, and now get plain Lenox cream with gold trim serving pieces because they go with my formal china and my Lenox Holiday!

icelandelf · #9 11-25-2007, 08:40 PM

I want a new puppy (like a Blue Tick Heeler or a Golden Retriever)
A few new purses with shoes to match
Something from Tiffany's
A cozy throw from Restoration Hardware

must think more... hmmm...

SWTXBelle · #10 11-25-2007, 08:49 PM

Those are some big dogs for a little elf!

als463 · #11 11-25-2007, 09:34 PM

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What is your pattern, Thetaprincess? One thing I love about Lenox is that you can get pieces from different patterns to coordinate with your pattern. I inherited a pattern from the 20s, and now get plain Lenox cream with gold trim serving pieces because they go with my formal china and my Lenox Holiday!

Okay, after reading "A Southern Belle Primer" I always wondered if it was true about the china and silverware patterns...This kind of makes me wonder if it is true...I'm from the North, so can either one of you ladies elaborate for me how important silverware and china patterns are to Southern women? In the book it even comments something along the lines that a "very" Southern mother has gone as far as determining whether or not her son's new wife will last based upon her silverware pattern...I'm sure it's not that bad-but, is it really a big deal to have nice silverware and china in the South? I'm curious and find this to be very interesting...

Tippiechick · #12 11-25-2007, 09:45 PM

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Okay, after reading "A Southern Belle Primer" I always wondered if it was true about the china and silverware patterns...This kind of makes me wonder if it is true...I'm from the North, so can either one of you ladies elaborate for me how important silverware and china patterns are to Southern women? In the book it even comments something along the lines that a "very" Southern mother has gone as far as determining whether or not her son's new wife will last based upon her silverware pattern...I'm sure it's not that bad-but, is it really a big deal to have nice silverware and china in the South? I'm curious and find this to be very interesting...

Depends on the person you are talking to... I don't know one single person who cares about flatware and china patterns like THAT. However, there seems to be a lot of people on here who seem obsessed with that kind of stuff. I inherited a china collection from my great-great-great aunt. But, I couldn't tell you what pattern it is. I haven't even used it in the five years I have had it. The women in my family only use their china once a year. I have better things to buy than china pieces...

There are some on here who genuinely care about the topic. Others just join in to look uppity.

ThetaPrincess24 · #13 11-25-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by als463

Okay, after reading "A Southern Belle Primer" I always wondered if it was true about the china and silverware patterns...This kind of makes me wonder if it is true...I'm from the North, so can either one of you ladies elaborate for me how important silverware and china patterns are to Southern women? In the book it even comments something along the lines that a "very" Southern mother has gone as far as determining whether or not her son's new wife will last based upon her silverware pattern...I'm sure it's not that bad-but, is it really a big deal to have nice silverware and china in the South? I'm curious and find this to be very interesting...

I'm not sure about all of that stuff (i'm from Kentucky which is southern but not "old south" southern). It was a big deal to my mother and the ladies of the neighborhood I grew up in as well as silver tea service sets. My husband's father was manager of the Dillard's home store here for 30 years so obviously nice dinnerware is a big deal in his family because they had/have all of that stuff. When my husband and I have guests over for dinner, presentation is just as important to us as the food itself, so we like to have nice china with a complete set of silverware that matches in addition to our formal wine glasses and crystal drinkware.

As far as having gold silverware or silver silverware, my husband has a set of real silver silverware from his last marriage (for whatever reason the ex didnt want any of the crystal, china, or silverware) but we rarely if ever use that. I'm planning on giving that china and that silverware to my step daughter when she moves out and has a place of her own down the road. I dont feel like that set of china or that set of silverware belongs to me.

ThetaPrincess24 · #14 11-25-2007, 09:47 PM

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What is your pattern, Thetaprincess? One thing I love about Lenox is that you can get pieces from different patterns to coordinate with your pattern. I inherited a pattern from the 20s, and now get plain Lenox cream with gold trim serving pieces because they go with my formal china and my Lenox Holiday!

I went with the Tribeca pattern. It's simple yet elegant I think.
http://www.lenox.com/search/index.cfm?fuseaction=search

I also am a fan of Lenox crystal and their holiday pieces. I add a piece or two every year to my easter, halloween, and christmas collections. They usually have cute pieces for under $30.

Scandia · #15 11-25-2007, 09:40 PM

- Theta Phi Alpha merchandise. Especially one of the wall clocks.
- Gift certificates to Ann Taylor/Loft and Banana Republic/GAP.
- Cold hard cash.
- Tickets to one of the major Florida amusement parks would not hurt.