The silver was a gift from one grandmother, a set that belonged to one of my great-grandmothers. The china from my other grandmother, 3 plates pulled out of a free box. The cup, my choice. Not one I needed; but one I picked up, held and knew had to go home with me. I choose all my pottery that way. I love how all three go together so well.
No shopping today. Just organizing, a bit of knitting...being at home. Today I realized that one of the things I celebrate this time of year is shelter. That when it is windy, cold and wet I have a place to burrow in...
Mittens in progress. I'm going to make these without a thumb gusset. Earlier this week, I was pulling my thumb in with the rest of my fingers to keep them warm in my mittens. It occurred to me that maybe I just needed mittens without a thumb.