Speaking of Etsy purchases, I just received this vintage Fireking milk glass mug yesterday from http://www.kultur.etsy.com/. Couldn't resist the "H." It's a little smallish for my tea - I like a huge cup of tea . . . English breakfast, whole milk and sugar - same thing twice a day. But I like small cups for coffee or it might be home to some of my art supplies or a tiny succulent. Anyway, thank you Kultur; I love it!A friend at work said to me yesterday, "there's something weird yet undeniable about shopping." We were discussing how happy it can make you feel to find something special for yourself, especially if it's a bargain or something that seems like it was made just for you. Trust me, I'm not one who shops very often so I was kinda floating on air yesterday as a result of an economic stimulus outing. I had just picked up some blank needlepoint canvas and some yarn when I decided to pop into a consignment shop next door. I have sold some things before, but didn't realize that I actually had some credit. Hello Blue Suede Shoes!! And it's like they were free; like I found money on the sidewalk!
It's too cold here right now to wear them of course, but Andy and I are headed to Naples, FL in couple of weeks to cook for the Naples Food & Wine Festival - just the thing for the "resort casual" dress code.