Caramel Charm Peony

Caramel Charm PeonyI've never been one to get excited about wall decor, but there it was ?? this absurdly perfect ceramic camellia, the size of a plate and glazed in a color that made me think of those fancy caramel squares my sister hoards in her purse. You know the ones, wrapped in wax paper, that stick to your teeth for days. The artist, whoever they were, must have had a moment of divine inspiration when they stuck that keyhole on the back. It's like they knew

" I explained

Mounting it on the wall was like trying to pin down a ninja star made by Martha Stewart

I couldn't help but marvel at the intricate details that had been so expertly crafted

We were screwed

as if it might decide to make a break for it in the middle of the night

as if that somehow made it less ridiculous to hang pottery on your wall

It's a piece that defies convention

"Is it a coral

you can't help but feel a sense of joy and lightness wash over you

" she said

perpetually perfect

my latest obsession