Christmas in July

I was going through my "inspiration images" last night.  I love filtering through the catalog and magazine pages periodically- to prune ("what was I thinking..?") or admire the spaces and objects that continue catch my eye.

When I found an image of these Williams Sonoma appetizer plates in my pile of scraps, it felt like finding ten bucks from last season stashed in a coat pocket!  

I LOVE these plates, painted by Parisian Marc Lacaze.  They marry two of my favorite things, wine and art.  Well, and food, since they are plates.  If anyone reading would like to get me a Christmas gift...ahem.  

Yes, I am aware Christmas is 5.5 months away.