T Minus 9 Days

I have been spending lots of time with family this week and because I received cash instead of presents this Hanukkah, I have done a bit of shopping for Italy (and life). A few purchases:I also got a pair of rainboots (as recommended by my friend Domenica) but I'm not sure if I'm keeping those... Since my Italian skills are not so solid at the moment (read, non-existent), I'd better work on one of the presents from my lovely boyfriend: