Always Anna

Mere words can’t describe how much I want this:

I’ve had a thing for elephants for most of my life.  My first stuffed animal - the one that my parents put in the crib with me - was an elephant.  Ellie (not the most original name, I know, but I couldn’t say “elephant” for a long time) still sits on my bed.  Then, when I was eight, my dad gave me a silver bracelet made up of tiny elephant charms that linked by a curved upwards trunk and a curved downwards tail.  It doesn’t fit anymore, but I can’t get rid of it.

My obsession continued through adolescence.  Right after high school, my best friend went on a trip to Europe… and brought me back a small clay elephant that she’d picked up in Italy.  It’s only about an inch and a half tall, and it sits on my desk at work, watching me work.  Then, in college, my other best friend gave me an elephant carved out of wood.  The six-inch ‘phant has a grin on its face, and sits on a shelf in my living room.    

Now I’m in love love LOVE with this blue elephant bank from Jonathan Adler.  I want to add it to my small collection - it could be the elephant in my bedroom!  Anyone want to buy it for me?  Anyone?