Mix ’n’ match

Some of the penguin ornament manufacturers have figured it out. You can sell me the same ornament twice if you mix things up a little bit on the colors. I like to see a little more variety when I get a set of ornaments, but that doesn’t stop me from buying repainted repeats. I mean, how could I pick one over the other from this pair?

Shiny glass penguins with variously colored hats and scarves, made in Germany

Acquired: November 28, 2006, Macy’s Herald Square, New York

Number: 0321 0322

Size: 3 inches tall

Price: $7.50 each (40 percent off)