We enjoyed a delightful morning here, and we both got several gifts we loved, and some that were unexpected.
Under the tree for me were several kilos of fine dark chocolate (okay, only one kilo… and a bit), a few additions to the yarn stash, and two books, namely Alphabetica by Lynne Perrella and Altered Books, Collaborative Journals and Other Adventures in Bookmaking by Holly Harrison. Both books looks quite interesting, and I’m hoping to dig into some of the techniques mentioned within their covers in the near future. I’m especially happy with the Alphabetica book, as it’s one of my favourite themes so I’m looking forward to exploring both the techniques and the ideas presented in that book.
As my big gift, Joey got me a Mondaine watch. I’m thrilled. Joey bought a Mondaine pocket watch while we were in Zürich last year and loves it. So did I. Mondaine is the official manufacturer of the clocks for the Swiss rail system, and are probably the easiest to read watches in existence. Besides, you can’t beat Swiss movement. But what really makes me smile is the fact that the SBB (Swiss rail) logo appears on the face. Anybody who knows me well knows how much I love Switzerland, and how I wax poetic about their rail system. I’m completely chuffed. :)