baci loves. . . The New Vera Wang Wedgewood Collection

When Ilario and I were married many, many moons ago (I've recently come to the realization that we're the "old married couple" among our friends - why it took me this long to notice, who knows!), we registered for the Grosgrain Collection of Vera Wang Wedgewood China.  I have several place settings and I actually use them (sadly most people don't even register for China anymore because they don't think they're useful) and adore them - honestly, they couldn't be prettier!  So when I got the most recent newsletter from Vera saying their was a new addition to the Wedgewood Collection, I had to check it out.

Isn't it gorgeous?!?!?  I think a few pieces would look very nice with my Grosgrain Collection (hint, hint)!

Handpicked | Must Have Items for Your Registry

Attention Brides-to-be:  Have you been contemplating what to put on your bridal registry?

Have you been racking your brain for hours coming up with ideas?

 Well, I was in the same boat as you not too long ago. There are several different items you can put on your registry, but here are my top nine essentials for a wedding registry :)

One IMPORTANT word to remember when using that wedding "gun".....UPGRADE!!! Don't register for something just because....register for the best and don't be afraid to replace the things you already own with better ones!

And one more thing----make sure to have a variety of prices, there are people who won't go all out and there are "let's get together to get them a wedding gift" people. You want to make sure there is something for everyone.

1) Kitchen Aid from Bloomingdale's - $269.99 - I didn't think I needed one of these, and now I can't stop using mine!! The Kitchen Aid mixer comes in handy for everything from cookies to bread. And they come in SEVERAL different colors!

2) Silpat Silicone Cookie Sheet Liners from Williams-Sonoma - $39.95 - Best thing ever! My mother-in-law has these and uses them any time she makes cookies or biscuits, and nothing sticks to the sheet!! I was so happy when I registered and received them :) 

3) Dyson from Sears - $548.95 - Who couldn't use the best vacuum around, might as well register for it (remember you usually get completion discounts on things left un-purchased on your registry)!

4) Calphalon Contemporary 21 Piece Knife Block Set from Bed, Bath and Beyond - $299.99 - It's never a bad idea to put a NICE knife set on your registry. 

5) Railroad Station Clock from Bed, Bath and Beyond - $39.99 - Don't be afraid to put what YOU want on your list too. This is one of the things I registered for because I wanted it to put in the kitchen. 

6) Simply Vera Vera Wang Pure Luxury Bath Sheet from Kohl's - $29.99 - Upgrade your towels to the nice ones that you don't have to worry about falling apart within a year.

7) Madison Park Dune 7-Piece Comforter Set-King from Kohl's - $179.99 - Eric and I already had a comforter, but we wanted to upgrade. And we used the old one for another bed :) 

8) Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-pc Mixing Bowel Set from Target - $20.69 - A variety of bowl sizes with lids, great to take anywhere or store leftovers in the fridge. 

9) Elite Cuisine 1.6 qt Mini Slow Cooker from Target - $17.89 - Perfect for warm dips! 


As I stated earlier, there are SEVERAL more items you should put on your registry, so I am going to add a quick list of things you might not think of to glance over before making your list :)

Meat Thermometer

Large Cutting Board

Small Decorative Cutting Board

Glass Storage Containers in Different Sizes

Breading Trays

Hand Chopper

Mandoline Slicer

Appetizer Plates

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cups

Spatulas and Spoonulas
Serving Spoons and Forks

Wooden Spoons

Meat Tenderizer

Pastry Blender
Apple Slicer
Beverage Tub
Bath Mats
Closet Organizers
Throw Pillows and Blankets
New Bed Pillows
Bedside Lamps
Air Mattress
Tent and other camping goods
Sleeping Bags
Shop Vac
Pressure Washer
Basic Tool Set

Let baci know what you think, do you have an essential for a wedding registry?  Tell us :o)

{Happy Thanksgiving}

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

In honor of Thanksgiving, I am here with the perfect list of five items you'll need for the holiday :)

1) OXO Silicone Oven Mitt with Magnet from Macy's - $14.99 - It may be a small item, but every household needs an over mitt, especially to get the green bean casserole out of the oven :)

2) 16.75" SS French Roaster from Target - $135.49 - A roaster is an essential, simple as that.

3) Pie Baker from Target - $19.99 - What better way to make a pumpkin for Thanksgiving than in a pretty pie dish!

4) Gravy Boat with stand from Bed, Bath, and Beyond - $39.99 - Need to have something to put that gravy in for those delicious mashed potatoes!

5) Carving Knife set from Cutlery and More - $99.95 - And the last thing on my list would be a good carving knife for that special person that gets the honor to cut the turkey.

I Hope Everyone Has A Wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

My Current Wish List - Bed, Bath, and Beyond

If you happened to read Wednesday's Post, you know that Eric and I just did our wedding registry. So my current wish list comes from our registry at Bed, Bath, and Beyond :)

1) HGTV HOME Lagare Queen Comforter Set - $199.99 - Eric and I actually agreed that we both liked it, especially the colors!
2) Padded Saddle Stool -$39.99 - Perfect for our island!
3) Professional Silicone Baking Mat - $14.99 - Eric's mom has one of these and they are so perfect!!
4) Ninja Professional Blender - $99.99 - A better blender for our drinks :)

Wedding Wednesday | Wedding Registry

Time Worthy, Indecisive, and Hard

Those are three words to describe a wedding registry in my mind :)

I'm not saying at times it wasn't fun, but it was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. Mostly because you have all these ideas of things you need or want, and then once you get into the store there can be 10 different kinds of one item---like bed sheets, kitchen towels, mixing bowls, pillows, and etc.

Eric and I's first stop was Menards. A classic choice for any bride coming from Northwest Ohio :)

We started off our registry with ceiling fans/lights because they desperately need an update, however, that shouldn't have been the first thing to register for because it was time consuming picking out the ceiling fans we really liked. After that though, Menards went by fairly easy and both of us were in a little better mood. So stop number 1 was a success!!

Our 2nd choice was Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I have heard nothing but positive feedback about this store when talking about wedding registries and they have EVERY possible small home appliance and gadget you may need. This stop was a little bit more complicated because of all the different choices. We obviously made it through the registry, but Eric and I were VERY tired after!

Our 3rd and final choice was our honeymoon. We have NOT done this one yet, but we will be shortly. You can go into the agency which is Central Travel, located in the Defiance Mall, and give a contribution to our honeymoon package :)

Feel free to check out the goodies we registered for!!

My Current Wishlist - KitchenAid Essentials

The kitchen is a woman's best friend, so naturally we want it to be the best....best smelling (baking cookies), best place to be (a gathering place for friends and family), and even best looking (you need an attractive side kick that looks as good as you, ha).

So I have put together a SHORT 4-piece wishlist from KitchenAid because there isn't a better place to outfit your kitchen.

1) 14 Piece Fine Edge Forged Cutlery Set - $99.99 - Everyone could use a good knife set so they can make wonderful food.

2) Baking Companion - $19.99 - A cookbook will be the best essential for my kitchen to smell good :)

3) Classic Series - $199.99 - Everybody has told me that the KitchenAid mixer is the best thing out there!

4) 2.25 Quart Porcelain Enamel Teakettle (Warm Berry) - $64.99 - I think this would look beautiful, just sitting on the stove top (because well, I don't drink tea, so it will make my kitchen look good).

Overstock.com - My Current Wish List

One of my friends was recently telling me about overstock.com and how they have a variety of choices. I had never really looked on the website for much, so I decided to check it out. And naturally, I found tons of items I could purchase, but I chose four of my favorites for my kitchen.

1) Geometric Hanging Shade - $94.99 - I love this chandelier and it would look perfect over the island. 2) Round Metal Wine Storage Tower - $70.99 - Amazing!! I love wine, so I love this!! 3) Hand Painted Black and White 4-Piece Canister Set - $54.99 - Very pretty canisters to sit on the counters (since Eric currently puts his brown sugar in a peanut container--ha). 4) Sterling Publishing 'Crazy About Cookies' Cook Book - $18.49 - Who couldn't use a new cookie cook book.