Wish List: A Kitchenaid

So as you know, I'm totally into baking now ;) Which gets me thinking about helpful baking tools. And of course the iconic kitchenaid mixer comes straight to mind. I've always eyed them from afar, but we never had one in my house growing up, and my mom never seemed to miss it. So I know I don't need one. But as I was stirring my heavy, sticky bread dough yesterday, I couldn't help but wonder how simpler it would be to have a mixer with a dough hook. And if I'm really going to be doing this on a regular basis (eh hem, did I mention the first loaf of bread is completely gone by now? We ate it at breakfast, lunch, and dinner...) then maybe I will need a little help from a cheerful little kitchen appliance?! I know, I know, it's a stretch. But still. It's becoming a strong want. I'm still conflicted inside.

But maybe as I save my pennies and maybe if hubby gives the green light and we decide it would be a fun and helpful tool, the next decision would be a color! Oh my. They are all so lovely!  I especially like those three featured above, but this darling little watercolor (are you picking up on my watercolor weakness?) is pushing me over the edge for the yellow.

They are all lovely to look at, aren't they? And someday if I find myself owning one of my very own, maybe I'll even get Paul to let me leave it out on the counter...that's a big maybe :)

What's your favorite kitchen tool? Paul's top 3 are the Ove'glove, pizza stone, and pizza cutter. He tells me about every time we're in the kitchen. He's pretty cute.

(Shirley at Paper and Thread)