TDOC in reverse-Day 10

TDOC time. And the strike is over!! Hoo-ray!!

"On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, 10 Jan dish towels,

nine 3-tiered racks,
eight Turkish grinders,
seven "O" wine tumblers,
six picnic baskets,
five c-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-pper pots,
four wine chillers,
three champagne cans,
two Jenn Attrezzis,
and a cool coffee-makin' Keurig."

I asked a co-worker for some help, and he laughed and gave me some great recommendations: lobster crackers, salad spinners, popcorn makers, and even corny aprons. All to go along with the tune of the original song. I'm very impressed. And while I didn't use these items in today's gift, the apron idea led me to my favorite linen store in the whole wide world: Jan de Luz (for the francophobes it's pronounced zhäN-da-lüz). This adorable gift shop is located in the town of Carmel, CA, where I'm headed for the Christmas holidays in less than 48 hours. I have bought many a wedding present at this spot and what better way to give them a little publicity than by including them in my countdown.

They have all different varieties of linens and designs. My favorite are the grape towels, one for each wine of choice. My favorite part is the box it comes in.

Today the recipient of the linens goes to my good friend KZ. It's her birthday today and am sad I won't get to see her, but will offer this to her as a sort of makeshift birthday present. Happy Birthday KZ!!