I'm writing this as I sit here and contemplate over glassware (and updating my podcasts for the flight tomorrow while enjoying a Margarita...)Why is it that certain material things, such as glassware, can make me so blissful?! I feel blissful and smile to myself every now and then when I think about all my loot from today's shopping tour, but earlier today, I felt almost like in a frenzy fighting over the best pieces with other glassware-hungry swedes in a "Kosta Boda / Orrefors" outlet here in New Jersey. The price markdowns were insane in that store. Many of the pieces were 50-80% marked down already, and then everyone in SWEA, got an additional 30% off!!!
I ended up with 6 small plates (see pic above), two white, two black, and two brown, a beautiful vase to be seen later, the green bowl above, and two sets of wine glasses that will probably be given away as gifts in the future. I guarantee that if I had more space in my suitcase, some of the bigger bowls and vases would be mine too!
Anyway, the interesting thing, is that now after the shopping is over and I packed all my loot, I feel so happy. Before packing the boxes, I actually took the plates out and enjoyed running my fingers over the uneven bottom and smooth tops and feeling their weight in my hands... yes I think I might be little crazy!
But I think deeper down these glass pieces represent something I long for, which is a home (not a campus apartment) filled with things that I have selected and that look and feel nice to use. dream dream dream.... :)
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