Mix it up

Lately I have been dying for a KitchenAid stand mixer.

Yes, you read that correctly. And I'm as surprised as you.

Here's the deal. I hate cooking. I do my best to avoid it, at all costs. I think it's genetic. I do, however, love to bake. And big, fancy, colorful, $399 mixers are perfect for baking.

Still, I have never in my life had a desire to purchase any type of kitchen appliance or utensil, let alone one that costs more than $20 at Wal-Mart. I've always gotten by with whatever was there courtesy of my family or roommates. But a KitchenAid mixer... so pretty, sitting on the counter as a part of the kitchen decor... available in so many adorable colors... just waiting to be used for baking deliciousness... I think I'm in love.

I did a little research (and by research, I mean Googled, because we all know that I am a master Google researcher), and found a press release that KitchenAid issued for the 70th anniversary of their iconic stand mixer. According to Brian Maynard, KitchenAid Brand Marketing Director, "While its core following is among those who love to cook and bake, our research tells us that many less avid cooks simply want one on their countertop, largely because they like its design.”

Ding ding ding!

So, channeling Carrie Bradshaw's single gal registry for a new pair of Manolos, I'm considering making myself a one-item registry at Macy's for a KitchenAid stand mixer in - what other color - red.

Well, it's between that and the Christian Louboutins...