Josh and I had been living together for a looong time before we got married, so we had most things that you would need to function in your home. So when we did get engaged, I was excited to be able to register for things that we normally wouldn't get or splurge on (such as a new set of everyday plates - we were still using the ones I brought with me to my apartment in college!). Josh was a very practical shopper, picking out items that we did not have yet. While I wanted new items to replace our old items!
Either way, we are so thankful and blessed for our family and friends that were so generous in contributing to making our house truly a home. And now that I've slowly unpacked and put (most) of our gadgets away, I thought I'd share some of our personal favorites and some of the most useful items we received from our gift registries.
White Goose Feather European Down Pillow | Bed Bath & Beyond
I have a slight obsession with European pillows. And I have no idea why! Maybe it's because they just look good, or because they're huge and plush and awesome. Either way, these pillows are great and they add the perfect touch to any bedroom. Plus, they already come equipped with a pillowcase liner!
Eucalyptus Origins Organic Full Sheet Set | Bed Bath & Beyond
These sheets are heavenly! We actually got them for our guest bedroom and liked them so much that we are planning to get them for our master bedroom.
Wine Party Tub | Bed Bath & Beyond
Great for indoors and outdoors! It's not too bulky and can hold a good amount of beer or wine for a small get together.
Two Tier Sliding Basket Organizer | Bed Bath & Beyond
This has been life changing. It keeps our under the bathroom sink area nice and organized, and it can hold so many things in it! I honestly don't know how we've been living in our house without one for a few years. Even Josh was impressed with this!
Cuisinart Waffle Maker | Crate&Barrel
Ohmygosh. I never realized how much I loved waffles until I got this bad boy. It takes a little practice on knowing how much waffle mix to pour in so it doesn't spill over the edges (sidebar: Josh is a lot better than I am at making these). I even purchased one of these for a white elephant gift exchange this past Christmas and it was a huge hit. This waffle maker has also created a new tradition in the Fournelle household: Waffle Sundays! Favorite waffle toppings? Powdered sugar and strawberries!
Glass Salsa Dish | Crate&Barrel
Who doesn't love a little dip bowl with legs? I've used this countless times for guacamole, salsa, queso, and peanuts. This is a great entertaining item and looks good, too!
OXO Pizza Wheel | Crate&Barrel
This pizza cutter is diesel. And definitely a staple worth having in the home! We had a pretty cheap pizza cutter once - and the wheel legit popped off while I was cutting a pizza one time. Scariest thing ever!
Cooling Rack | Crate&Barrel
Love this cooling rack! The one I had before was thin and lightweight, this one is the real deal. I've even placed this rack on top of a baking sheet to bake sweet potatoes. It's easy to clean and is super sturdy - I'd definitely recommend for any household!
Olympic 3-Piece Knife Set | Crate&Barrel
We've used these little guys so many times. This is probably one of the things that we use on a regular basis. We've brought them with us to picnics, potlucks, wineries, and more. They are also sturdy and easy to use on a variety of cheeses. We've gotten so many compliments on them!
Cuisinart 8-Bottle Wine Cellar | Crate&Barrel
Okay, so we haven't used this yet - but it's easily one of the items I am most excited about! We've been waiting to use it until our basement bar area is finished; so as of now, it's (sadly) sitting in our storage closet. Is it frowned upon if I set this up in my bedroom instead? We will hopefully be finishing up the bar by the end of this year and be able to finally put this to good use!
