Somewhere in the back of my mind, I was sincerely hoping no one would bring up this topic this year.
I'm weak and have no power since I started this collection. I have just the basic needs in all the serving pieces, and in the large dinner plates, bowls etc.
But those dang salad/dessert plates, oh my. I have two big stacks. I never seem to be able to buy just one of any of them. I feel some insane need to have four of each to set a table. And why? They easily coordinate and mix and matach, so you could set any size of table by alternating various pattern or similar ones, like do all forest animals or do all santa themed ones etc.
I've even gone so far as to buy two each of ones I don't even like because of FOMO (fear of missing out).
I know in our local stores, they never get them out early like all the regular holiday stuff, the often aren't out before the first part of December. And with all the supply issues, who knows if or when we might see them this year.
For me, personally, here's hoping I totally hate every offering this year and have developed the spine to walk away from them even if I do see them.
I don't hold out much hope for that though. I'm weak.