Christmas Present Ideas: The Bag

Small Japanese fabric purses, originally uploaded by Holland Fabric House.

One of my favorite things (and I think a favorite thing of most women, and some men) is the bag. I love purses! I also love camera bags, suitcases, traveling bags, coin purses, etc. They are fun and cute and they hold stuff! So if you are stuck for a Christmas present this year for your special someone, check out some of these bags that I think would make a fabulous present! (Also, when in doubt, choose the color black. It will go with almost anything!)

-Jo Totes are some super cute little handbags/camera bags. I especially like the ones with the little rose on the side.

-Peruse Etsy for some really cute, original handmade bags. I especially like this, this, and this. But if you're looking for something more gender neutral, try this.

-Coach tends to be a popular option. They are pricey and swanky!

-And of course it is really hard to go wrong with Gucci. Obscenely expensive, but guaranteed to please!

Also try Ebay, Amazon, and Urban Outfitters.

Marriage

Marriage, originally uploaded by jcoterhals.

Our friends are off getting married today. So to celebrate that, here is a lovely quote:

"There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved ~ George Sands"

Sexy Black Friday?

Absolutely not! This might just be the least sexy day of the entire year. Everyone is bloated from too much food and stressed from kicking off the Christmas shopping season. So no sexy posts for you today! Go watch some porn if you need a pick-me-up.

Holiday Inn

A fun and snazzy film to kick off the Thanksgiving/Christmas season! This film contains both holidays, so I figured it was a safe pick. Lots of fun music and dancing with Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Marjorie Reynolds. Be warned, there is an offensive black face scene.

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Try this!

Christmas Present Idea: Bath & Body

Rubber Ducky wanna bath?, originally uploaded by Trisha Brink Design.

So Christmas is coming up and if you haven't started your shopping yet, you better get on it. From now until Christmas I'm going to be using my Monday posts to give you present ideas for your special lady (or man, we don't judge!) friend. First up: Bath and Body products. Here are my top picks:

1. The Body Shoppe: Spiced Vanilla. This is hands down the best scent I've ever found in a bath product. If you go this route consider getting enough to last through the year because once Christmas is over, it's gone.

2. Sephora: Try sweet Holiday Greetings or yummy Gingerbread House or refreshing Candy Cane. Or get all 3!

3. Bath and Body Works: Check out Japanese Cherry Blossom (I got this for Christmas one year and I used it up in a second!) Vanilla Bean Noel, Twisted Peppermint, Snow Kissed Berry, or Winter Candy Apple.

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romance sous le parapluie jaune, originally uploaded by ah zut.

O from what power hast thou this powerful might,
With insufficiency my heart to sway,
To make me give the lie to my true sight,
And swear that brightness doth not grace the day?
Whence hast thou this becoming of things ill,
That in the very refuse of thy deeds,
There is such strength and warrantise of skill,
That in my mind thy worst all best exceeds?
Who taught thee how to make me love thee more,
The more I hear and see just cause of hate?
O though I love what others do abhor,
With others thou shouldst not abhor my state.
If thy unworthiness raised love in me,
More worthy I to be beloved of thee.

-William Shakespeare

Sexy Losers

Beyond this link is a completely naughty comic. It is NSFW! And it might even be a little Thanksgiving themed! You're welcome!

This Time Around

See what happens when you go on an Arrested Development binge? You forget about your movie post and then put it up late.

A sweet made for TV movie starring Brian Austin Green of 90210 fame and Sara Rue and Carly Pope, both of Popular fame. So you can already tell this is going to be a fun movie! Basically Sara Rue and Carly Pope's characters were big geeks in middle school, and Brian Austin Green's character made them quite miserable, so they transferred to Catholic school. Almost 10 years later they run into each other again, only this time the girls are super hot and Green wants to date Pope. Hijinks ensue. It's super fun, and I highly recommend it!

If you have trouble finding this movie anywhere, you can download it for free here: This Time Around

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Appetizer

Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens, and Blood Oranges

Main Course

Waffle Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Vegetarian Main Course

Pam Anderson's Shells and Cheese, Gluten-Free

Sides

Brussel Sprouts Salad

Mustard Roasted Potatoes

Dessert

Berry Puffs with Orange Muscat Cream

Fall Mood Setters

Enjoying a Romantic Candlelit Dinner., originally uploaded by Cassiarta.

Ways to set a romantic mood for these chilly fall nights:

-Light a scented candle. Some of the best scents for fall are Pumpkin Spice, Sugar Cookies, Apple Pie, or other scents that smell like baking.

-If you have a fireplace, light it up. Fireplaces are so cozy and romantic and perfect for setting a sexy mood.

-Bake cookies. Real estate agents often use this technique to sell houses because people love the way it makes a house feel like a home. So if you don't have a scented candle bake some cookies or make some mulled wine or cider.

-Invest in some comfortable, soft blankets and couch throws. Then you will have more incentive to cuddle together on the couch.

-Buy some new CD's or DVD's with romance in mind. Lately I've been a huge fan of ABC Family's made for TV movies. They are almost always romantic and you can count on a happy ending. That's perfect for staying cozy and warm and happy.

La Vita Nuova

Blood is Pain, Pain is Life. life is love. Love is Pain, originally uploaded by Laati.

La Vita Nuova

In that book which is
My memory . . .
On the first page
That is the chapter when
I first met you
Appear the words . . .
Here begins a new life

- Dante Alighieri

Fellatio

Photo from Fearless Gearless

Men often want women to go down on them and women are often not interested in doing that. Why? Ejaculation tastes really nasty. It's also a lot of work, very messy, and the thought of having an organ men pee out of in your mouth is not pleasant. Also choking isn't fun, chapped lips from all the saliva, and pubic hair in your teeth. So, you see why oral sex for you probably isn't at the top of her list? But sometimes it can still be fun and if you want her to go down on you, remember these tips:

Do It:

-Trim

-Clean yourself thoroughly

-Make some appreciative noises

-Be properly thankful

Don't Do It:

-Thrust into her face

-Make loud, horrifying noises

-Pass Gas

Bridget Jones's Diary

Sexy Renee Zellweger plays Bridget Jones, a bit of a hopeless case when it comes to romance. Then there is Colin Firth who plays Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant who plays Daniel Cleaver, both love interests for Bridget. So now you have that information. Add to it that this movie is loosely based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. What do you get? A fun, silly, sexy romantic comedy! Highly recommend!

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Appetizer

Cheddar Beer Soup

Main Course

Braised Beef with Pears and Fresh Ginger

Vegetarian Main Course

Pan Fried Celery Root, Potato, and Goat Cheese Terrine

Sides

Cheddar and Stilton Drop Biscuits

Fried Potatoes and Cabbage

Dessert

Steamed Golden Syrup Spongecake

Autumn Bouquets

Autumn Flowers, originally uploaded by visionsbycat.

If you have a special occasion coming up then think about ordering some Autumn inspired flowers. The shops all have some really stunning fall bouquets available at this time of year. I was just doing some shopping on 1800 flowers and here were my favorite arrangements:

Garden of Grandeur - for Fall

Autumn Tulips

Autumn Pop-Art Lillies

100 Blooms of Multicolored Spray Roses

Amber Waves

Fields of Europe - for Fall

Plum Crazy - for Fall

Orange Rose & Peruvian Lily

I tend to use 1800flowers when I send flowers to family out of state, however if you're going to be buying something for someone who lives much closer, I suggest hitting up your local florist. Now is the perfect time to buy these pretty arrangements before the Christmas inspired bouquets hit the market.

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Victorian romance - 4 of 5, originally uploaded by OldPixels.com.

Thy glass will show thee how thy beauties wear,
Thy dial how thy precious minutes waste,
These vacant leaves thy mind's imprint will bear,
And of this book, this learning mayst thou taste.
The wrinkles which thy glass will truly show,
Of mouthed graves will give thee memory,
Thou by thy dial's shady stealth mayst know,
Time's thievish progress to eternity.
Look what thy memory cannot contain,
Commit to these waste blanks, and thou shalt find
Those children nursed, delivered from thy brain,
To take a new acquaintance of thy mind.
These offices, so oft as thou wilt look,
Shall profit thee, and much enrich thy book.

-William Shakespeare

Best Porn Positions

My friend sent me the following examples as some of the best porn positions. If you have any that you like, feel free to send them along (NSFW):

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Vote

I had to travel to vote and am getting home and typing this up very late indeed. I shall have to put off my movie post until next week. It's not my fault, I was doing my civic duty!

Pile of Leaves

Leaf Tunnel at North Lake, Ca - Crayola Snowdrifts for Mizzy, originally uploaded by Matthew Pacheco Photography.

A fun, special fall Sunday date idea for you:

Prepare a tasty Brunch for the two of you. Either eat at home or pack it in a picnic basket to go. Then drive to your local park, or head to your yard, and rake up a pile of leaves. Proceed to jump into the leaves like little kids. Once you're finished head back inside for some warm cider or maybe a steamy shower to rinse the leaf bits out of your hair. Make a hearty supper and spend the rest of the evening cuddling in front of a
romantic movie.