I wrapped both arms around the smooth, heavy glass dome of a snow globe resting on the wooden console and gave it an energetic rock. Swish! A wild storm of iridescent golden glitter leaped into suspension, swirling like a cyclone of tiny stars around a miniature ceramic cottage inside. I immediately scampered around to the front and nestled down against the rim of an empty leather valet tray to watch. Under the warm glow of the small entryway lamp, each drifting fleck flashed like a glowing ember before softly tumbling onto the tiny painted roof. Watching the sparkling world slowly drift back to total stillness made my entire evening feel delightfully peaceful.