I knew that, as time went on, I would be able to let go of even more things. As I make my way as a single person, I realize that less stuff makes more space - addition by 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 someone else's 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 representative of me.
Gina
8 comments:
Its abeayrufuset of China but yes, I have an 8 place setting used may e 2x a year, and 12 place setting of Noritake stoneware that I should use for every day but I don't because it was expensive. Both girls have china from great grandma's, and doubt the youngest will ever use.
Having your home feel like you if a wonderful thing. My brother and SIL are downsizing drastically from a very large house and finally gave up and rented a storage unit as letting go was too hard for one of them. I find that sad but understandable.
I love that you kept a piece and one you will actually use and keep front and center.
That is wonderful! While I do have a set of everyday and then more holiday/special occasion dishes they definitely aren't "real" China.
Isn't it amazing the stuff we simply store? I don't mind storing things that I actually use (even if just for a season) but things are in permanent storage...well, that is silly. And, I agree, china is not appreciated like it once was. Happy Monday to you -
Your packing them up made me look online at Replacements LTD to see if my wedding stoneware is even listed. Sure enough, it is. They've been out of sight/out of mind for so long I can't believe I could even remember the maker (Lenox Temperware - Blue Breeze). I think I may get them out of the cupboard and use them for awhile. They're 50 years old this year. :)
Being able to open cupboard doors and look at an empty shelf or two is a lovely feeling!!
Not shocking at all.
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