Teapot cozy and scones by rain window

Warm amber light from a settling lamplight pools in the corner of a room near Ksar el-Kebir, against the cool gray glow of a rain-streaked window. A ceramic teapot rests snugly inside a hand-knitted cozy with thick, textured yarn in earthy tones. Beside it, a ceramic plate holds golden-brown scones, their crumbly edges catching the soft skylight bouncing off the pale walls. Raindrops slide down the glass, blurring the view of the late summer afternoon outside. The shallow depth of field keeps the teapot sharp while the window frame softens into a hazy backdrop. One reflection of the scones glimmers on the wet glass surface.