I knew that, as time went on, I would be able to let go of even more things. As I make my way through this as a single person, I realize that less stuff makes more space - addition through subtraction is my mantra. Last week I sent another set of china away, along with two very fussy silverplate candlesticks and some pink cocktail glassware. Shocking, right?
For me, there is zero purpose in storing this stuff away until I die and making it the kids' problem. And I don't think my kids' generation views china as practical.
More empty space. I love it.
I saved out a pretty dish for the sewing room. This can get passed down to my daughter as a memento of her Nana and a grandfather she never got to meet. I also saved out 6 pink martini glasses, just because I like them.
We didn't use these dishes even one time - just stored them. This set dates from 1950 and likely was not used past 1970, if even then. That's a long time to keep something pretty boxed up and un-loved.
I set it all by the door, and the next morning it went to a charity thrift store to find its new owner. Who knows? Someone may see it and recognize the pattern. Or fall in love with it and buy it for their home. Or gift it to a couple as an anniversary or wedding gift. My garage and closets and cabinets have never felt emptier or cleaner and my home is getting more and more comfortable and representative of me.
Gina
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