The ceramics from Anastazija arrived, and the wine stoppers are lovely! Hand painted, of course, and in Valentine colors. I must keep one of each! Red for a bottle of Chianti, and pink for sparkling rose. Little things like this are helping to pass the time during all the pandemic restrictions…..

The leather pouches and boxes are on the way.

Also coming is the Florentine paper, red wooden pens and the silver nuggets bracelet. You can view all of the items by clicking on this link:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Mzw80PNfWZ0Y1mwhcwDD2D24cvDZMrLiaKhNGgDK-CQ/edit#slide=id.g99d5ac7ea8_0_15

All of the artisans whose work I’ve selected are so happy to have a little bit of business. Things are very bleak in Florence without any tourists. Many stores have closed, and may not be able to reopen. The future is uncertain for all. Hoping all of you are staying healthy and safe!