A friend gave us this curious and enchanting Mexican cigarette holder six or seven years ago. It’s been sitting out next to the front door all this time, and we decided to bring it in. How can you not love a donkey who pulls out a cigarette when you pick up the tail on his butt.

This donkey has character and belongs on our dining room table, where he has found a permanent home—a strange figure but endearing. We are a donkey-friendly community.