fresh traditions

christmas tends to = lots of presents. i am really not into having a bunch of stuff, and i am always trying to makeunder my home, my closet, my life. and the other day i was skyping with my two closest friends, who i always exchange gifts with. we almost always give each other a piece of silver jewelry. but silver is getting more and more expensive, and we all have lots of earrings, bracelets, rings. maybe it's time for a new tradition.

(a fraction of my sterling silver ring collection)

we talked about putting the money that we would spend on gifts and postage aside, and using it for visits, dinners, trips, concerts. i think i love it.