do you use your china?
#43
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I have a set that is so delicate, I use it once a year perhaps if then. Shame really. I use my Longaberger dishes everyday use. Last year I bought Christmas dishes (50% off) which I always wanted, my DH laughed at me, so this year I must get them out and use them!
I think it makes a diffrence if your home where you have more time to enjoy these things, than if your working fulltime. Been on both sides and that is my HO.
I think it makes a diffrence if your home where you have more time to enjoy these things, than if your working fulltime. Been on both sides and that is my HO.
#44
I have Royal Albert Old Country Roses and I don't think I've ever used it. It looks really nice in the china cabinet and on the server (can't think of what that piece of furniture is called). Twelve years ago my MIL gave me a rug that matches the china perfectly. Sooo.... china and rug look beautiful in the dining room but unfortunately china does not get used. However I don't regret purchasing the china, it looks beautiful.
#45
Quite frankly, I don't see the point of paying lots of money to keep china sitting in a cupboard like a trophy, only to be used occasionally when 'worthy company' comes around. If I can afford to buy nice china, then I use it all the time for myself so that I can enjoy it. I don't want it to be used by whomever inherits it or buys it at the auction when I pass on, if I haven't had the pleasure myself.
#47
Originally Posted by CloverPatch
I am loving how yall know the names of what you have!!
I don't have the first clue on how to find out.
Set from Grandma was just "the blue set" Old old set was just the "rose" set, and granny evey just called it "the China"
I don't have the first clue on how to find out.
Set from Grandma was just "the blue set" Old old set was just the "rose" set, and granny evey just called it "the China"
#48
Reading all the comments, I have decided to get a set (I think my heart had already said yes but my mind hadn't caught up yet) And I think I'll try to use it more often than just holidays as if the pieces should break (heaven forbid!) I'll be able to replace them easily as the set has not been retired and it's been around for quite some time.
For those of you who don't use theirs because of fear of breaking a piece, I completely understand. I don't think my grandmother's wedding china was ever used and I certainly won't be using it, one because heaven forbid I break a piece, and two, it's not exactly my taste. The other reason is the first set that I really liked, I realized would never ever ever be in my price range and I don't think I would be able to justify eating off a plate that costs around $100 a piece (Spode Stafford Flowers).
And from what I've read, I could use this china all year round, just pair it with a different color tablecloth or napkins. But once I inherit my mom's Christmas Tree Spode, I'll be using that for Christmas as I love the pattern and to increase my collection, I'll buy her pieces!
For those of you who don't use theirs because of fear of breaking a piece, I completely understand. I don't think my grandmother's wedding china was ever used and I certainly won't be using it, one because heaven forbid I break a piece, and two, it's not exactly my taste. The other reason is the first set that I really liked, I realized would never ever ever be in my price range and I don't think I would be able to justify eating off a plate that costs around $100 a piece (Spode Stafford Flowers).
And from what I've read, I could use this china all year round, just pair it with a different color tablecloth or napkins. But once I inherit my mom's Christmas Tree Spode, I'll be using that for Christmas as I love the pattern and to increase my collection, I'll buy her pieces!
#49
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Had a set of Noritake, (sp?) Used to use it every TG and Christmas, but time went on, things changed and eventurally, I gave it to my DIL who kept it packed away until about 5 yrs. ago. She got it out, we washed it and used it for Christmas, when most of us were together that year. It was nice to see it again.
#50
Originally Posted by Yooper32
Had a set of Noritake, (sp?) Used to use it every TG and Christmas, but time went on, things changed and eventurally, I gave it to my DIL who kept it packed away until about 5 yrs. ago. She got it out, we washed it and used it for Christmas, when most of us were together that year. It was nice to see it again.
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